In the News...Continuing the Conversation
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In the News...Continuing the Conversation
- October 25, 2022
GPEP alumnus William Freeman was a member of the Education Trust’s inaugural cohort of Justice Policy Fellows. Together, the fellows created a toolkit for advocates and policy makers working to advance college opportunities for justice-impacted students (“justice-impacted” or “system-impacted” are preferred terms for referring to individuals who are or have been in prison).
- October 25, 2022
GPEP is honored to partner with the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in the creation of the GPEP Alumni Internship Program, which is part of its Center for Restorative History. GPEP Alumni Interns hold year-long, paid internships in which they gain valuable work experience as they contribute to a more inclusive understanding of U.S. history.
- October 20, 2022
Goucher alumnae/i truly make an impact globally. Chiara Collette '12 was recently invited to meet with the Prime Minister and Ambassador of Tonga on behalf of the nonprofit she co-founded and is currently the program manager of: Friends of Tonga Inc. In 2018 when FoT was established, they sought to support local disaster relief efforts, drive greater awareness of Tonga, and cultivate an engaged community to support the country. Over the past four years, FOT has expanded its mission to promote educational and human development.
- October 20, 2022
M.A.H.P. student Shannon Gilmore's historic site works were spotlighted on the national travel show "MainLife: Special Spaces," and M.A.H.P. student Chris Jensen's research was featured on the Demolished Salt Lake City podcast.
- October 4, 2022
Twenty-one students have been chosen for this distinguished program, supported by the Roxana Cannon Arsht '35 Center for Ethics and Leadership at Goucher College.