DJ Hills '17, who studied writing and theatre at Goucher College and was a Kratz Center for Creative Writing Summer Writing Fellow, was shortlisted for the 2023 Yale Drama Series Prize for their play "Trunk Brief Jock Thong." They were invited to the writer's residency and recently profiled in The New York Times.

Goucher College charter trustee Pattie Batza '91 and her husband Mike Batza have been recognized by the Baltimore Sun for their decades of community leadership, philanthropic support, and service. They will be inducted into the business and civic hall of fame.

EPA regional administrator Debra Shore said in a press conference Saturday that the agency instructed the railroad Norfolk Southern to pause transporting any more waste products from the derailment site until federal officials could review the routes and disposal facilities.

Melissa Klapper '95 used her vast knowledge of the arts, history, popular culture, and other topics to win on the nationally televised quiz show in March.

Justin Smith, Ed.D., will join Goucher as the new associate vice president for student well-being and dean of students.