Goucher College News

New Graduate Program Name and Enhanced Curriculum to Prepare the Next Generation of Cultural Leaders

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:01:00 -0500

The M.A. in Cultural Sustainability evolves into the M.A. in Cultural Leadership and Management to address growing demand for mission-driven leaders

'Nancy Koenigsberg: Crossed Wires' at New York Gallery

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:11:52 -0500

Artist Nancy Koenigsberg '49 recently exhibited her work at the Nancy Hoffman Gallery in New York. Her textiles and sculptures are featured in museums, galleries, hotels, personal collections, and more.

Goucher Students Earn National Study Abroad Scholarships

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:39:44 -0500

Three students have received national awards recognizing their hard work in the classroom and supporting their education overseas this summer.

Goucher College Receives Federal Funds to Advance Research and Fill Critical Gaps in Urban Heat Mapping in Baltimore

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:29:00 -0500

New tools will help address systemic social and environmental injustice.

A New Focus for the Hughes Center

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:51:00 -0500

To align with Goucher's commitment to global education, Carla Barqueiro, the new director of the college's Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics, is taking the center in a new direction focused on global politics and world affairs.

Goucher aims to attract new students through 'access' and 'affordability'

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:45:03 -0500

The Baltimore College Access Program at Goucher College was highlighted by NPR affiliate WYPR and explores how Goucher is boosting access and affordability to historically marginalized populations in the region.

Katherine Cottle ’95 Explores City’s Sounds and Immersive Learning

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:22:00 -0500

Katherine Cottle ’95, assistant professor of writing, took part in a weeklong immersive residency that mapped the sounds of Cincinnati. Cottle will also bring immersive learning to a Goucher intensive course abroad exploring freedom trails in Spain.

President Devereaux Named to Higher Education Power List

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:44:59 -0400

The recognition underscores Goucher College's continued progress under his leadership: advancing the college's mission, expanding pathways to higher education, and fostering positive growth throughout the region.

Goucher College Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:24:55 -0400

Nigel Cortez Cruz ’27 has been recognized for his commitment to solving public problems.

Goucher College and Air University, Islamabad Announce International Partnership

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500

This partnership will develop cross-institutional programming for students at both institutions and builds upon Goucher's continued commitment to global education.

The Banner Tours Goucher's Jane Austen Collection With Superfans

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:20:00 -0500

Goucher's renowned Jane Austen Collection "has become a place of pilgrimage" for researchers, students, and superfans who wish to view the "largest Austen collection in the world outside of England." The Banner explores how Baltimore is celebrating the novelists 250th year.

Goucher Prison Education Partnership Opens First-Ever Dedicated College Classrooms in a Maryland Prison

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:29:58 -0400

The new classrooms mark a significant milestone toward allowing incarcerated students to become full-time students and providing a faster path to a completed bachelor's degree. This in turn increases a student's likelihood of securing meaningful employment upon returning home.

M.A.C.S./M.A.H.P. Graduate Cory J. France Compiles Survey Recommending Historically Black Spaces in Charlestown for Historic Preservation

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:44:00 -0500

The report will recommend structures and spaces that should be protected and considered for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

M.A.C.S. grad Jon Engel presenting capstone thesis at the annual meeting of American Folklore Society

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:50:36 -0400

Engel will be presenting the paper "The Long Run of Small Steps: Oral History as Social Networking & Community Organizing in DIY Punk" at the annual meeting of the American Folklore Society on Tuesday, October 21st.

Meet Our New Associate Director of Alumnae/i Engagement

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:30:10 -0400

Paisley Martin has worked in higher education for 12 years, most recently serving as Assistant Director for Residential Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

Recent Faculty Scholarship

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:36:00 -0500

Goucher faculty are advancing their fields through academic research, creative expression, and collaboration with colleagues and peers. Here’s a look at what they’ve been up to.

Elaine Meyer-Lee Receives Fulbright Specialist Award

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:04:56 -0400

Elaine Meyer-Lee, Goucher's provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award to France at the CEPA Foundation.

WAUSM and Goucher College Partner to Launch Pathway to Medical School

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:00:43 -0400

New partnership offers Goucher students a reserved seat in WAUSM's MD program.

A Special Message from the President

Allison Leggett — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:01:00 -0500

For 140 years, Goucher College has been redefining what higher education can and should be. Founded as a trailblazing institution for women when access to higher education was anything but equitable, Goucher’s bold vision of inclusion and excellence continues to guide us today.

The 2025-26 Arsht Presidential Diplomats

Allison Leggett — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:31:26 -0400

These twenty-six Goucher students have been chosen to become Arsht Presidential Diplomats for the 2025-26 academic year.

Micro-Internships

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:13:00 -0500

This program offers short-term, professional projects, hosted by Goucher alumnae/i, that students complete remotely during three weeks in January 2026. Students are paid for their time by Goucher funds.

Goucher College Receives $250K Grants to Empower First-Generation Students Across the Region

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:24:35 -0400

Goucher Expands Access to Academic, Career, and College Prep Support for Baltimore's Youth

Goucher announces new head of M.A. in Applied Policy Analysis

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:36:28 -0400

Stefanie Kasparek has been announced as the new program director for Goucher's M.A. in Applied Policy Analysis.

Goucher Welcomes Six New Members to the Board of Trustees

Allison Leggett — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:03:54 -0400

The Goucher College Board of Trustees has announced six new members. The members include a range of business and nonprofit leaders working in education, medicine, housing, and finance.

Eight New Faculty Members Join Goucher College

Allison Leggett — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:16:57 -0400

Goucher College welcomes eight new faculty members this fall semester. They bring new perspectives and extensive backgrounds in research and teaching to their roles.

Goucher College Student Counseling Center Receives Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:32:00 -0500

Insight Into Academia recognized national institutions that commit to campus-wide integration of mental health initiatives, including accessible services, peer support, emotional resilience, and proactive policy.

Goucher Student Presents Research at the Connecticut Sports Analytics Symposium

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:43:09 -0400

Jessica Pasteur '25 traveled to Yale University and gave a poster presentation at the Connecticut Sports Analytics Symposium.

Goucher College Surpasses Goal and Raises More Than $170 Million During the [UNDAUNTED] Campaign

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:21:00 -0500

The comprehensive capital campaign has supported new facilities, professorships, and scholarships

Biological Sciences Emeritus Faculty Published in Frontiers

Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Robert Slocum, Emeritus Faculty in Biological Sciences, recently published a research paper in Frontiers related to his long-standing research interest in plant metabolism. The paper is entitled, "Modified pea apyrase has altered nuclear functions and enhances the growth of yeast and Arabidopsisa."

Faculty Tenure and Promotions

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:54:00 -0500

Three Goucher faculty members, Edgar Kunz; Verónica Segarra, Ph.D.; and Daniel Swann, Ph.D.; have received tenure. Kunz and Swann have also been promoted to the rank of associate professor and Segarra has been reappointed as associate professor.

Goucher College Receives Grant to Support Teacher Training

Wed, 28 May 2025 12:08:00 -0500

Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Higher Education Commission will provide grants to support federal workers secure jobs in education through targeted training, licensure support, and school district partnerships.

NPR’s Marketplace Highlights Goucher’s University Retirement Community Program

Fri, 16 May 2025 19:51:00 -0500

The national radio show discusses the partnership between Goucher and Edenwald Senior Living, highlighting why more colleges are collaborating with retirement communities to offer lifelong learning.

Goucher College and ISEP Study Abroad Announce Strategic Partnership

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:43:00 -0500

Premier global education consortium to partner with Goucher on new initiatives

Goucher Students and Faculty Honored for Science Fiction Works

Thu, 08 May 2025 15:52:00 -0500

Goucher's science fiction community continues to be recognized for its work. Writer-in-Residence Sarah Pinkser was named a Hugo Award finalist and two seniors have received honorable mentions at the Dell Awards.

Goucher College Announces New Athletic Director

Tue, 06 May 2025 11:11:00 -0500

Stephanie Johnson has been named Goucher College's new athletic director and will oversee the Gopher's 21 intercollegiate sports teams.

The 2025 Kratz Summer Writing Fellowships

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:40:38 -0400

Each year, the Kratz Center for Creative Writing at Goucher College offers summer writing fellowships that range from $2,000 to $4,000.

Goucher College Breaks Ground on The Judy C. Lewent ’70 Science Center

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:46:00 -0500

The cutting-edge Lewent Science Center will be a 44,000-square foot development built to LEED standards. The $50 million project is slated to open in Fall 2027.

Goucher College Announces 2025 Commencement Speaker

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:39:00 -0500

The 134th Goucher College Commencement ceremony keynote speaker will be Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Global Refuge.

Goucher College Announces First Partnership With International Institution

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:03:00 -0500

This multifaceted partnership builds on Goucher's long-standing commitment to providing students with an integrated global education.

Inside Higher Ed Features Goucher’s Community-Based Learning Micro-Experiences

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:01:00 -0500

Inside Higher Ed showcases how Goucher's community-based learning micro-experiences remove obstacles for students to participate in high-impact experiences. This innovative program supports students' success through experiential learning opportunities.

M.A. in Environmental Sustainability and Management Director Discusses ‘Climate Change’ Censorship

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:37:00 -0500

MAESM director Jenn da Rosa was interviewed by Inside Climate News to discuss the removal of climate change terminology from the Coast Guard curriculum.

Four Goucher Faculty Embark on ‘Year of Exploration’

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:13:00 -0500

Four Goucher College faculty members have been selected as the 2025 cohort of the Myra Berman Kurtz Fund for Faculty Research and Exploration of the Sciences (KRES Fund) Year of Exploration.

Tiffany Justice Named Campus Safety Director Finalist

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:46:00 -0500

Congratulations to Goucher College Campus Safety Director Tiffany Justice, who has been named a Campus Safety Director of the Year finalist.

First Goucher Graduate Student & Alumnae/i Group Studies Abroad in Nepal

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:14:32 -0500

A team of graduate students from the M.A. in Environmental Sustainability & Management (M.A.E.S.), M.A. in Cultural Sustainability (M.A.C.S.), and M.A. in Historic Preservation (M.A.H.P.) programs recently embarked on the inaugural “Graduate” and “Alumnae/i” Intensive Course Abroad (ICA) to Nepal, offering a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of sustainability, culture, and heritage preservation.

Whiting-Turner to Establish New Corporate Headquarters on Goucher College Campus

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As part of the strategic partnership, Goucher and Whiting-Turner are developing ways to use the new state-of-the-art headquarters as a hub for introducing young people to career opportunities in today’s high-tech and innovative industries of design and construction.

AI: Academic Innovation or Sophisticated Cheating?

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 -0500

Associate professor Lana Oweidat shares insights into the risks and rewards of generative AI tools for students and teachers in the February issue of Baltimore magazine.

Friends School of Baltimore and Goucher Announce a Multifaceted Partnership With Guaranteed Admissions Program

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

This collaboration offers Friends School students access to a guaranteed admission program and significant financial support through merit-based scholarships, while opening the door for Goucher to attract a diverse cohort of academically talented, well-rounded students.

Student Space Experiments

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:46:00 -0500

This year, the payload aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft bound for the International Space Station will include student scientific experiments, with help from Sally Moody '74, Ph.D.

Abby Becker ’10 Discusses Leadership in the Arts

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:11:00 -0500

BMore Art interviews Abby Becker '10 about her leadership in the arts and work to support the creative community in Baltimore as the manager of Station North Arts and Entertainment District.

John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. ’04 Sworn in to the US House of Representatives

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On January 3, 2025, John "Johnny O" Olszewski Jr., Ph.D., Class of 2004, was sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. As a Goucher graduate, Olszewski has strong ties to the Goucher community and previously served as a Goucher College Board of Trustees member.

Goucher College announces new grant for campus safety initiatives

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:50:23 -0500

Goucher College has received a $450,000 grant to improve campus safety systems. The Campus Security Grant will enable Goucher to enhance safety on Goucher's 287-acre campus.

Goucher Named ‘Most Engaged Campus’ for Student Voting

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:40:00 -0500

Goucher College has been recognized as a 2024 “Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.”

The Goucher Prison Education Partnership Receives Federal Funding To Expand Programming

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:46:00 -0500

Thanks to the support from U.S. senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP) recently received a $355,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to upgrade and expand its offerings.

Creativity Meets Technology in the New Makerspace

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:29:00 -0500

Creativity meets technology in Goucher College's new Makerspace, which is now open in room 422 of the Ungar Athenaeum.

BBJ Features Goucher and Edenwald University Retirement Community

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:47:00 -0500

The Baltimore Business Journal cover story explores why retirement communities and colleges are partnering and spotlights the Goucher College and Edenwald Senior Living university retirement community project.

2024 Goucher College Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:52:44 -0400

During Blue and Gold Weekend, this year's class of inductees includes three former student-athletes and the 1994 field hockey team as the college's fourth Team of Distinction.

President Devereaux Named to Higher Education Power List

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:15:27 -0400

Recognized for leading the institution in the ever-changing field of education, Goucher College President Kent Devereaux has been named to the 2024 Higher Education Power List by The Daily Record.

2024 Distinguished Alumna Laura Kirn, M.A.H.P. ’13, on What Goucher Means to Her

Allison Leggett — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:26:00 -0500

Laura Kirn, M.A.H.P. '13, is the 2024 Goucher College M.A. in Historic Preservation distinguished alumna. We recognized her this year for her significant contributions to preservation practice and policy.

2024 Alumnae/i Prize Recipient Rebecca Sewall Peabody Reflects on Why She Chose Goucher

Allison Leggett — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Why do students choose Goucher? Here M.A.H.P. student and Alumnae/i Prize recipient Rebecca Peabody Sewall reflects on her reasons: format of mostly online with summer residency and the program’s affordability.

President Devereaux Highlights Important Updates and Future Initiatives

Allison Leggett — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:07:00 -0500

As we embark on a new academic year, I am delighted to share some great news with you all regarding our recent successes and a few exciting initiatives planned for this year.

Goucher Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Students Excel on Industry Exam

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:11:00 -0500

Goucher's Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students have outpaced the national cohort on the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology exam.

Get Out the Vote

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:41:00 -0500

With the election less than six weeks away, opportunities for civic and voter engagement abound on Goucher’s campus—through courses, events, and grants to support those efforts.

Remembering Mary Bloom Hyman '71

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:55:00 -0500

Alumna, trustee emerita, and Goucher philanthropist Mary Bloom Hyman '71 died September 23, at the age of 97.

Goucher College Launches Neuroscience Major

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:51:00 -0500

Through the lens of mind-brain-behavior relationships, students will explore questions about human nature, fostering insights into consciousness, perception, and interaction with the world.

Goucher College Partners for Collaborative Degree Program To Address Nursing Shortage

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:22:00 -0500

Joint agreement enables students from Goucher to enroll in Notre Dame of Maryland University's fast-track nursing degree program after graduation.

Goucher Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:17:00 -0500

Lily L’Oiseau ’26 recognized for commitment to solving public problems.

Goucher College and Edenwald Announce First University Retirement Community in Maryland

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Goucher College and Edenwald Senior Living have announced plans for the first university retirement community (URC) in Maryland.

Goucher College Announces New Board of Trustees Chair and Eight New Members

Allison Leggett — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:35:00 -0500

In the 2024-25 academic year, Goucher will welcome eight new Board of Trustee members and a new board chair.

The 2024-25 Arsht Presidential Diplomats

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:52:00 -0500

Twenty-seven Goucher students have been chosen to become Arsht Presidential Diplomats, the largest cohort yet since the program began four years ago.

Welcoming Six Faculty Members to New Positions

Maribel Maldonado — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500

For the fall semester, Goucher is excited to welcome six faculty members to new positions in a broad range of academic disciplines.

Goucher College holds Descendant engagement symposium

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:59:00 -0500

On April 5 and 6, Goucher College held a Descendant engagement symposium, called “Tracing Lives Through Slavery, Engaging Hallowed Grounds Along the Road to Freedom: Preserving, Protecting & Redefining Community.”

Goucher Prison Education Partnership Celebrates First Commencement for Women

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:18:00 -0500

GPEP celebrated its first Commencement ceremony inside the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services' Maryland Correctional Institution for Women.

Edgar Kunz '10 Awarded NEA Fellowship

Tara de Souza — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:28:00 -0500

Edgar Kunz '10 has been awarded a 2017 Literature Fellowship in Creative Writing from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Three Generations of Mentoring

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Edgar Kunz '10 is enjoying a career trajectory that points straight up.

NPR Features Goucher Prison Education Partnership and Graduate

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:52:00 -0500

GPEP celebrated the first college graduation ever held in a woman’s prison in Maryland. NPR spoke to graduate Janet Johnson ’23 and Meredith Conde, GPEP’s director of operations and prison affairs, while reporting on nationwide access to college in prison.

Goucher College appoints new chief financial officer

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:16:00 -0500

Brian Hutzley has been selected as Goucher's new chief financial officer and senior vice president for finance and administration.

Goucher College Announces Decarbonization and Sustainability Initiatives

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:07:00 -0500

Goucher College has announced a strategic partnership with the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) and NORESCO, LLC (NORESCO) in a significant step toward advancing decarbonization and improving energy efficiency.

Goucher announces faculty tenure and promotions

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:12:28 -0400

Four Goucher College faculty members from a range of liberal arts disciplines have been promoted with two of them receiving tenure.

Kratz Center for Creative Writing's 2024 Summer Writing Fellows

Fri, 31 May 2024 15:23:00 -0500

Each year, the Kratz Center for Creative Writing at Goucher College offers summer writing fellowships that range from between $2,000 to $4,000. This year, the fellows are off in many directions, including Japan, Korea, Italy, Scotland, and the Dominican Republic, as they work on novels, poetry, essays, and more.

Goucher alumni create lost-and-found campus app

Fri, 31 May 2024 16:37:00 -0500

K Hirgeto ’24 and Diego Toledo Juarez ’24 have been accepted to Towson University’s StarTUp Accelerator for entrepreneurs. The duo will work on Reclaim, a lost-and-found community-based platform for campus communities.

Evan Dawley Receives Fulbright Award

Fri, 31 May 2024 16:23:00 -0500

Associate Professor of History Evan Dawley has received a Fulbright award to Taiwan for the 2024-25 academic year. Dawley will be conducting research on the republic of China and its diplomatic relations with members of Chinese and Taiwanese diasporas from the 1920s to the 1970s.

Goucher partners with Loyola to offer graduate degree pathways for students

Fri, 31 May 2024 15:48:00 -0500

Goucher students can explore graduate degree opportunities with five Loyola graduate programs, including biological forensics, data science, forensic pattern analysis, school counseling, and business for emerging leaders.

Goucher Student Earns Nationally Competitive Critical Language Scholarship

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:35:00 -0500

Esther Everson '25 will continue to deepen their global perspective in Meknes, Morocco, this summer as part of the prestigious program

Goucher names new vice president for enrollment and student success

Tue, 14 May 2024 10:59:00 -0500

Michael Marshall, Ed.D. will join the college community on July 1st.

Goucher Student Presents Research at UConn Sports Analytics Symposium

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:26:00 -0500

Alee Marschke, senior data science major, presents research at UConn

Goucher College Announces 2024 Commencement Speaker

Fri, 10 May 2024 12:39:14 -0700

Baltimore County Executive John "Johnny O" Olszewski Jr., Ph.D., Class of 2004, will deliver the keynote Commencement address at Goucher College's Class of 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Ann Duncan named GPEP's executive director

Thu, 02 May 2024 16:16:00 -0500

Ann W. Duncan, the Susan D. Morgan Professor of American Studies and Religion at Goucher, has been named executive director of GPEP.

Goucher College Announces $55 Million Bequest: Largest Gift in College’s History

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:34:00 -0500

Legacy gift from Anica Donnan Rawnsley ’51 to support scholarships for future generations of Goucher students

Four professors selected for 'Year of Exploration'

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:07:00 -0500

Four Goucher College faculty members will embark on a Year of Exploration as the 2024 recipients of the Myra Berman Kurtz Fund for Faculty Research and Exploration of the Sciences (KRES Fund).

M.A.C.S. Collaborates With Two M.A. Programs on Field School in Nepal

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

M.A.C.S. director Amy Skillman just returned from a trip to Nepal with Melanie Lytle (M.A. in Historic Preservation) and Jenn da Rosa (M.A. in Environmental Sustainability and Management) to explore and design an interdisciplinary field school for Goucher graduate students. You can read stories about their adventures on Facebook where they will also be posting details about 2025 field school dates.

M.A.H.P. Alumna Publishes New Standard for Accessibility in Historic Places

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:24:00 -0500

M.A.H.P. '22 graduate Megan Diehl has published an article in one of the nation's major historic preservation publications, "Alliance Review," by the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions.

M.A.H.P. Alumnus Speaks to News About Wall Ave Baptist Church

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:06:00 -0500

Goucher College M.A.H.P. '23 alumnus Chris Jensen recently spoke with Salt Lake City's Fox News 13 about his research into Wall Avenue Baptist Church/Pioneer Post 66 of the American Legion, which he chose as his property for the historic property documentation class in 2022.

Exhibitions on display this spring

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:25:00 -0500

Goucher College currently has two powerful art exhibitions on display. In the Rosenberg Gallery is "Rebecca Marimutu: Portraits (Contact)," which explores the female face and self-perception through photographic collages. In the Silber Gallery is "Conversations," a group exhibit that engages the notion of dialogue in contemporary art.

Inside Higher Ed Features Goucher’s Student Support Success

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:28:00 -0500

Leaders at Goucher College created a new course to help students struggling academically to engage in effective learning strategies and increase their cumulative GPAs.

Finding Their Beat

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

With a strong foundation from their faculty mentor David Zurawik, these young alums are the next generation of award-winning journalists.

Goucher launches public health major and path to master's degree with Johns Hopkins

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Goucher College has announced a new undergraduate major in public health that will explore the multidisciplinary field and the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.

Professor Julie Chernov Hwang Receives Guggenheim Award

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:01:00 -0500

Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations Julie Chernov Hwang has been selected as a 2024-25 Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar. Chernov Hwang will use the fellowship to build a database for conducting research on how ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and Indonesia's Jemaah Islamiyah construct terror cells.

Goucher College to Participate in Maryland's Groundbreaking Service Programs

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:45:46 -0500

The Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation is expanding service and volunteerism statewide, creating new pathways of service to meet community needs, enhance workforce development, and promote preparedness for both collegiate and vocational education.

M.A. in Historic Preservation Student Discusses Heritage and Apprenticeships on WYPR

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:41:00 -0500

Darius Johnson, a student in Goucher's M.A. in Historic Preservation Program, is featured in this WYPR program about the importance of training the next generation of preservation workers.

Associate Professor Ailish Hopper: ‘What to America Is John Brown?’

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:08:00 -0500

Peace Studies Associate Professor Ailish Hopper was featured on Salon.com with the essay “What to America is John Brown?” where she writes about “the instructive dissent of social movements.”

Goucher College names new executive director of the Office of Alumnae/i Engagement

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:35:00 -0500

Goucher College announces that Kristin Schab has been named executive director of the Office of Alumnae/i Engagement. Kristin will lead efforts to champion Goucher’s 24,000-plus alumni and engage them in the life of the college.

Community rallies support for building Science Innovation Center

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:34:17 -0500

Recent faculty scholarship, awards, and more

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:28:00 -0500

Goucher faculty consistently contribute scholarship and creative work through papers, books, and more. This roundup details just some of the publications and artistic offerings from the last year, with highlights from the fields of economics, professional and creative writing, theater, and anthropology.

Goucher College receives grant for the Gopher Mental Health Initiative

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:07:00 -0500

Goucher College is placing a premium on mental health, and thanks to a new grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the college is able to expand psychoeducational programming and outreach to its students.

The 2023-24 Arsht Presidential Diplomats

Allison Leggett — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:28:00 -0500

Twenty-six students have been chosen for this distinguished program, supported by the Roxana Cannon Arsht ’35 Center for Ethics and Leadership at Goucher College.

Goucher College announces largest gift ever

Allison Leggett — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:10:00 -0500

Goucher College is delighted to announce that Judy C. Lewent ’70, an accomplished business executive who retired in 2007 from Merck & Co. as executive vice president and chief financial officer, and her husband, Mark Shapiro, have pledged a $10 million lead gift to support the construction of Goucher’s Science Innovation Center, a $40 million expansion of Goucher’s existing Hoffberger Science Center designed to meet the demands of science, today and into the future.

Goucher Recognized in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Allison Leggett — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:05:00 -0500

High-quality teaching, a commitment to global education, and providing an equitable and valuable education to students are hallmarks of a Goucher College education, and the 2024 U.S. News & World Report college rankings once again affirm that Goucher is one of the best national liberal arts colleges in the United States.

Four new members join Goucher College Board of Trustees

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:04:00 -0500

Goucher College is proud to announce the appointment of four new members to the Goucher College Board of Trustees.

Goucher College receives grant from Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Allison Leggett — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:49:08 -0400

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF), an organization aiming to serve and strengthen society by nurturing a diverse group of leaders in biomedical sciences to improve human health through education, has awarded Goucher College funds to collaborate with Stevenson University to further develop their long-standing Collaborative Teaching Fellows Program (CTFP) partnership with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland.

Assistant Professor Kunz Reviewed in New York Times

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:55:00 -0500

Creative Writing Assistant Professor Edgar Kunz released his second book of poetry, Fixer, with Ecco/HarperCollins on August 22.

Recent alum receives Fulbright grant

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:47:00 -0500

Wynn Aung Myint ’21 recently received a Fulbright Graduate Degree Grant/Postgraduate Grant from the US-UK Fulbright Commission, which will fund a master’s degree at SOAS University of London for one year.

New semester brings new faculty and positions

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:40:34 -0400

The upcoming academic year brings fresh voices and added prestige to Goucher College, as eleven new faculty members have joined the community. In addition, two faculty members started last January, and one has taken on a new role.

Goucher names inaugural vice president for equity and inclusive excellence

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:22:00 -0500

Jasmine A. Lee, M.S.W., Ph.D., has been named Goucher's inaugural vice president for equity and inclusive excellence

Goucher extends President Kent Devereaux’s contract through 2027

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:09:00 -0500

Devereaux joined Goucher in July 2019. During the first four years of his tenure, Devereaux has simultaneously focused on strengthening and stewarding the college into the future while navigating the institution through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Devereaux named to Higher Education Power List

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:39:00 -0500

Goucher College President Kent Devereaux has been recognized by Maryland's The Daily Record's 2023 Higher Education Power List for his work leading the institution, advocating for access and equity, and championing the liberal arts.

M.A. in Arts Administration Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:07:00 -0500

From July 28-30, Goucher's M.A.A.A. Program will celebration 25 years with their event "Innovation in the Arts: The Future of Arts Administration."

WYPR features Goucher Prison Education Partnership

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:22:55 -0400

The Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP) was featured on WYPR's "Midday." The show's host, Tom Hall, interviewed GPEP Executive Director Eliza Cornejo, who discussed the program's current focus on expanding student academic opportunities and reducing time to degree.

Annual Jewell Robinson Dinner

Allison Leggett — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:35:00 -0500

Commemorating the achievements and honoring the history of Goucher's Black alumnae/i.

Alumnae/i Weekend 2026

John Perrelli — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:23:00 -0500

Save the Date: April 24-26, 2026

The Batza Family Foundation donates $1M to Goucher College's new Science Innovation Center

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:15:00 -0500

Goucher College is proud to announce a $1 million gift to the college from the Batza Family Foundation, which is founded by Patricia K. Batza ’91 and Michael J. Batza Jr. The leadership gift for the Science Innovation Center will support the construction and equipping of the new facility’s greenhouse, which will be named in the Batza family’s honor in recognition of their philanthropy.

Broad, Humane Perspective mini-grants

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:03:00 -0500

This spring, Provost Elaine Meyer-Lee announced three faculty projects that would be funded by the Broad, Humane Perspective mini-grants. The projects focus on environmental humanities, STEMM trailblazers, and linguistic justice.

Introducing the Kratz 2022-23 Summer Writing Fellowship Winners

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:48:00 -0500

Each year, the Kratz Center for Creative Writing at Goucher College offers summer writing fellowships that range from between $2,000 to $4,000.

MA in Cultural Sustainability students study multiple meanings of objects through Smithsonian course

Thu, 25 May 2023 15:51:00 -0500

Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability students provide personal accounts of treasured spiritual objects in Folklife Magazine

Crafting Nonfiction That Takes Risks

Thu, 25 May 2023 14:32:45 -0400

Nonfiction MFA student Laura Tillman discusses the craft of writing with her mentor and former teacher, Suzannah Lessard, in "Lit Hub."

FSU recognizes Former Graduate School Dean Nancy Marcus '72 with Stained Glass Window

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:44:00 -0500

On Thursday, March 23, Florida State University celebrated a newly built stained glass window in commemoration of the former Dean of FSU Graduate School, Nancy Marcus, who passed away in Feb. of 2018. This window can be found in the Heritage Museum, located in Dodd Hall.

Dina Zuckerberg '91, Host of Podcast myFace, myStory, Interviews Fellow Goucher Alum

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:34:45 -0400

On this month's myFace, myStory podcast, Dina Zuckerberg '91 is joined by Ruth Rathblott '91, a TEDx and inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and an award-winning nonprofit leader.

Gina Jaquart Thorsen, M.A.A.A. '02 appointed to MEDC Executive Committee

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments to the MEDC Executive Committee, including Gina Jaquart Thorsen, M.A.A.A. '02, chief executive officer and co-owner of Jacquart Fabric Products, home of Stormy Kromer, where she is a third-generation leader for the 65-year-old family business.

M.A.H.P. Student To Be Featured in MPT Documentary

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:23:00 -0500

Darius Johnson is featured in a new documentary, Kent Storied Landscape, which is being shown on Maryland Public Television on April 18, 2023

Commendation for Dorothy Lipsitz Robinson '42

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The 2023 Virginia General Assembly passed a resolution commending Dorothy Lipsitz Robinson, '42 for her selection as the winner of the 2022 Elizabeth Statuta Baker '70 Public Service Award from Goucher College

How Education in Prison Changed William Freeman's Life

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:26:33 -0400

After earning a degree from The Goucher Prison Education Partnership, William Freeman III '20 now empowers fellow formerly incarcerated students in his role at The Education Trust.

Deaf Historian and Advocate Kathleen Brockway '22 Presents on Lantz Mills Deaf Village

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:30:00 -0500

In honor of Deaf History Month, join a talk exploring the history of the Lantz Mills Deaf Village in Shenandoah County, Virginia, presented by deaf historian and advocate Kathleen Brockway '22, who is also a Lantz Mills Deaf Village descendant.

Jeanne Derderian '83 Selected as Top Travel Specialist

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:55:00 -0500

Jeanne Derderian '83, an independent affiliate of Largay Travel, has been selected as one of Conde Nast Traveler's Top Travel Specialists for 2023.

Goucher Alumna Wins Big on Jeopardy

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Four Goucher professors receive tenure

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:31:00 -0500

Goucher College is proud to announce four Goucher professors have received tenure. Working in data science, neuroscience, and writing, these assistant professors represent the college’s strategic investment in exceptional and student-centered faculty.

Goucher College announces Anna Deavere Smith as 2023 Commencement speaker

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:02:00 -0500

Playwright, actor, educator, and Baltimore native Anna Deavere Smith will deliver the keynote address at Goucher College's Class of 2023 Commencement ceremony. In addition, Adrienne Arsht, business leader and impact philanthropist, will receive an honorary degree.

DJ Hills '17 shortlisted for Yale Drama Series Prize and included in The New York Times

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:56:00 -0500

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.

Pattie Batza '91 named to Baltimore Sun's business and civic hall of fame

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:18:00 -0500

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.

Goucher College names new associate vice president and dean of students

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:34:00 -0500

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

Baltimore Magazine: How Education in Prison Changed William Freeman's Life

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:33:31 -0500

Baltimore Magazine profiled William Freeman '20 about his Goucher education and experience as a former student of the Goucher Prison Education Partnership. Freeman now works with the Education Trust on policy advocacy to advance education opportunities for justice-impacted students.

Goucher College Micro-Internships Offer Career Experiences, Alumni Connections

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Students use Goucher College’s micro-internship program for six-week virtual internships hosted by the college’s alumni network.

City of Santa Monica Hires Sofia Klatzker MA '10 as Cultural Affairs Manager

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Santa Monica has tapped the vice president of a design and architecture podcast with a degree in electronic music composition as its new Cultural Affairs manager.

Victoria Awkward '18 Named Next Steps for Boston Dance Grantee

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Next Steps for Boston Dance, a partnership between the Boston Foundation, the Aliad Fund and Movement Arts Creation Studio, is pleased to announce its slate of 2023 grantees. The seven grantees will receive multi-layered support from Next Steps, including $6,000 in ‘implementation funds’ for new work, along with 250 hours of flexible rehearsal space, five consulting meetings with expert advisors in chosen areas of need, and access to other resources from and with their fellow cohort members.

Erin Field '19 joins Alachua County's Human Rights Board, and she is seeking change

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The aspiring disability rights lawyer was appointed at the start of the year to the Alachua County Human Rights Board and the Citizens Disability Advisory Committee.

EPA's Debra Shore '74 tells Norfolk Southern to Temporarily Stop Shipment of Toxic Train Waste

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Goucher Senior Studies Solar Eruptions at NASA Internship

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:32:00 -0500

Jack Topper ’23 interned at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, where he worked on a neural network that predicts flux ropes caused by the sun’s eruptions.

Four Goucher faculty embark on 'Year of Exploration'

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:42:00 -0500

Four Goucher College faculty members have been selected as the 2023 recipients of the Myra Berman Kurtz Fund for Faculty Research and Exploration of the Sciences (KRES Fund) Year of Exploration.

Program Innovation: Goucher's Micro-Internships and Internship Accelerator

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:54:00 -0500

Inside Higher Ed’s piece “Program Innovation: Micro-Internships Offer Career Experiences, Alumni Connections” was featured in the Student Success section and outlines Goucher's micro-internship program elements, as well as the college's Internship Accelerator.

Goucher Alumna Erin Field '18 Stays Strong While Facing Life-Changing Obstacles

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Tales and fables convey that you know that it is the truest form of love when they are with you in your darkest times. It has been proven true by Erin Field '18 from Boston, Massachusetts and her boyfriend Jack Benziger '18. They went through a hard battle together and emerged from it stronger than ever.

Freddie Newman-Blout '07 named IAAM Athletic Director of the Year

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Law school was not her thing. Nor was teaching. After dipping her toe in the legal and academic worlds, it didn’t take Freddie Newman-Blout '07 very long to figure out that a career in athletics administration was her calling.

Judge Brenda Sexton '84 Named Cecil County Administrative Judge

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Supreme Court of Maryland Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader has named Judge Brenda A. Sexton as county administrative judge for the Circuit Court for Cecil County. Judge Sexton’s designation is effective on April 15, 2023, when Circuit and County Administrative Judge Keith A. Baynes steps down.

Wells Holbrook '07 Saves Lives in East Tennessee

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Wells Holbrook has only been a physician assistant at DispatchHealth for a year, but saving people’s lives and looking out for their health is something he’s been doing his whole career.

Goucher College to Receive $2 Million for Science and Sustainability

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:24:00 -0500

The college will receive $1.25 million to outfit life and health sciences teaching labs, as well as $750,000 to install solar panel on campus.

Goucher College launches new Campus Master Plan

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:30:48 -0500

Goucher College has launched its new Campus Master Plan, which envisions the future of the 287-acre campus over the next 15 years and proposes a more student-centered, accessible, and sustainable vision for Goucher's future.

Celebrating 10 years of the Goucher Prison Education Partnership

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:07:47 -0500

Over the past decade, GPEP has been devoted to its mission to provide an excellent college education to students incarcerated in Maryland. More than 100 professors have taught over 200 college courses to more than 300 students in GPEP's first 10 years.

Graduate Programs Offer Experiential Learning

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

This semester, the low-residency programs have a number of exciting opportunities for their graduate students. Events include a rare opportunity to help direct National Park Service guidance, the celebration of a program’s silver jubilee, and a chance to work directly with curators at the Smithsonian throughout Washington, DC.

Ten Years of the Goucher College Poll

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:50:00 -0500

As the poll celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, Mileah Kromer, director of the Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics at Goucher, discusses the importance of state politics, the impact of Judge Sarah T. Hughes, and the popularity of Old Bay seasoning.

Jennifer da Rosa Named Inaugural Director of M.A. in Environmental Sustainability and Management Program

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:25:00 -0500

The program aims to develop leaders prepared to collaborate across disciplines to address the complex ecological and societal aspects of environmental challenges, creating the foundation to realize a healthy planet and healthy communities now and for generations to come.

Alumnus Adam Ortiz '96 Wants Mid-Atlantic States to Become Climate-Conscious and Resilient

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Barbara Eucebio '21 nominated for Technical.ly Award

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Hospital founded by Goucher alumna celebrates it's 100th anniversary

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Christine Jowers Friedman '85 receives two professional dance awards

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

MACS Director Amy Skillman elected president of the American Folklore Society

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:12:00 -0500

Skillman has been involved with the society since 1978 and will serve as the organization's president from 2024 to 2025.

Aarika Camp named NASPA Small Colleges and Universities Division Director

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:30:37 -0500

Goucher College Vice President of Student Affairs Aarika Camp, Ph.D., will be a SCU division director for the national association of student affairs administrators in higher education.

Goucher Prison Education Partnership celebrates 10th anniversary

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:57:00 -0500

Former GPEP student and Goucher alumnus Donte Small and GPEP Director of College Operations Meredith Conde helped spread excitement about GPEP’s 10th anniversary and the impact of an in-person, liberal arts college education in prison in a recent interview on Baltimore’s WBAL-TV.

Ruppersberger Secures Nearly $3 Million to Help Baltimore-Area Colleges Address Worker Shortages

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:34:00 -0500

Goucher College is proud to be included in the $242 billion Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the fiscal year 2023. Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger proposed $1.256 million for Goucher to sustain lab equipment for students in the biology, biochemistry, chemistry, neuroscience, pre-nursing, and pre-med programs. As President Devereaux stated, "Goucher is immensely grateful...We are proud of our legacy of stellar instruction in the sciences, especially for women and historically underrepresented students."

Goucher College receives $1 million gift toward the Stromberg Family Scholarship Fund

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:04:00 -0500

Goucher College Board of Trustees Chair Lisa Stromberg '83 and William J. Stromberg donated $1 million to Goucher College to increase support of the Stromberg Family Scholarship.

Goucher named one of the most engaged campuses for student voting

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:24:00 -0500

Goucher College is one of 394 colleges recognized for its efforts to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement in the 2022 election.

The Forum on Education Abroad Welcomes Elaine Meyer-Lee as the New Editor of Frontiers

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:24:00 -0500

Elaine Meyer-Lee, Goucher College provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, has been named the next editor of Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad.

Registration for AP Summer Institute opens soon

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:32:00 -0500

Low-residency grad students come to campus

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Every year, students in four of Goucher’s graduate programs come together for a weeklong residency on campus.

Author Brings Character to Life Nearly 60 Years After Her Creation

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:48:00 -0500

In fourth grade, Amy Meislin Pollack '74 created a character in her head. It is only recently, 60 years later, that Jelly Bean has been released to the world through her very own book, The Adventures of Jelly Bean.

Cleveland Restoration Society uses thesis by Goucher alumna to designate a historic site

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:29:00 -0500

Shelley Stokes Hammond MAHP '12 grew up in a Cleveland neighborhood named Ludlow. In 1957 Ludlow would become known as the place where the garage at the new home of a professional African American couple was bombed in an effort to scare them out of town because of the color of their skin. Years later, it would become a historic site on the Civil Rights Trail in Cleveland. What came after this event is truly inspiring.

Poems from Edgar Kunz

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:34:00 -0500

New poems from Assistant Professor Edgar Kunz ’10 have recently been featured in the press.

Data and discoveries: New faculty scholarship

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:14:00 -0500

In the past year, Goucher College faculty have made discoveries, published new research, and pushed forward new ideas in history and culture. From identifying the bacteria of the skin mucus of Zebrafish to examining the rise of the Dutch Far Right, these professors are at the forefront of their fields.

Goucher Alum Meets Tongan Prime Minister and Ambassador to the UN

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:55:00 -0500

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.

Current M.A.H.P. Students Featured on a Podcast and National Travel Show

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:37:00 -0500

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.

When a Goucher Graduate School Paper by Debra Pickrel MAHP '07 turns into a Book and More

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Alumna Debra Pickrel M.A.H.P. ’07 (left) recently spoke at a ceremonial unveiling of a plaque dedicated to the late James Vincent Forrestal at his former home at 17 Beekman Place in New York City. Forrestal was the first US Secretary of Defense and the original owner of the house, now owned by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to serve its diplomatic missions. This culmination was initiated by a paper Debra wrote in her Goucher M.A.H.P. urban history class on the history of the house, which received the 2006 Julia Rogers Research Award. The paper was later expanded into a book that tells the house’s complete story – The Luxembourg House on Beekman Place: Three Portraits in Time.

The 2022-23 Arsht Presidential Diplomats

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:28:00 -0500

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.

Michigan Arts and Culture Council names Breanna Williams '19 a Rising Leader

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:05:00 -0500

The Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) names 16 Rising Leaders in the field of arts and culture. Breanna Williams '19, one of the individuals selected, is the founder of FreeMajesty Studios: a mission-driven, multidisciplinary arts business located in Detroit, MI.

Goucher Launches New Master of Arts in Environmental Sustainability and Management

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:50:00 -0500

The program combines natural and social sciences courses into a cohesive framework, training students to assess environmental threats, mitigate those threats, and communicate the effectiveness of those strategies to decision-makers and communities.

GPEP executive director named to 40 Under 40 list

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:10:53 -0400

Eliza Cornejo, executive director of the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP), has been included on the Baltimore Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list.

Six New Members Join Goucher College Board of Trustees

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:09:00 -0500

The leadership and expertise of these new trustees span various industries, including public health, social development, global policy, medical services, and more, and support the college's focus on an innovative, sustainable, and global future.

Youth Congress Day held at Goucher College

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:41:00 -0500

In partnership with the Maryland Business Roundtable, Goucher welcomed high school students from throughout Maryland for Youth Congress Day. Building on Goucher's longstanding commitment to civic engagement, Nina Kasniunas, Goucher College associate professor of political science and director of Goucher Votes, and members of Goucher's Voter Mobilization Team led a Rock the Vote session for students.

President Devereaux outlines exciting developments for the upcoming year

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:34:00 -0500

In his annual letter, President Kent Devereaux outlines the strength of Goucher's philanthropic community, as well as details exciting developments slated for Goucher in the coming year with innovative programmatic focuses and the continuation of the transformative [UNDAUNTED] campaign.

Steve Klepper '97 named one of eighteen firm lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers 2023 guide

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0500

For the 5th year in a row, the legal ranking guide The Best Lawyers in America has named alum Steve Klepper '97 a "Best Lawyer" in the area of Appellate Practice and Insurance Law. Steve is a principal in litigation firm Kramon & Graham in Baltimore, Maryland, and leads the firm's Appellate Group.

Goucher College ranked one of the best colleges by U.S. News & World Report

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:13:00 -0500

The 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings again recognize Goucher College as one of the best national liberal arts colleges and one of the country's most innovative national liberal arts colleges.

Middlebury College Head Field Hockey Coach Katharine Perry Delorenzo '90 honored

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:07:00 -0500

Middlebury College Head Field Hockey Coach Katharine Perry Delorenzo '90 has been selected as a member of the 2022 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Hall of Fame induction class. Her Panther teams have won five NCAA titles.

Bea Betancourt Hardy '83, Dean of Libraries and Instructional Resources at Salisbury University, celebrates placement in Princeton Review

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:47:38 -0400

The libraries at Salisbury University frequented the list of the five worst college libraries for several years until Bea Betancourt Hardy '83 arrived in 2012. With a new building to call home and under the leadership of Hardy as Dean of Libraries and Instructional Resources, she is proud to sit at #23 on Princeton Review's list of Best College Libraries.

M.A.H.P. 2022 Annual Assembly Honors Excellent Student Work and Distinguished Alumnus Tod Bryant, M.A.H.P. ’08

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:05:00 -0500

The M.A. in Historic Preservation Assembly is the annual gathering of our community and the greater preservation field. This assembly honors our students' prize- and award-winning work, recognizes a distinguished alumnus/a, and discusses timely and consequential issues of historic preservation practice and policy. The recordings from this year's event on July 30 are now available.

WYPR's 'On the Record' highlights GPEP

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:16:00 -0500

WYPR, Baltimore's local NPR station, featured the Goucher Prison Education Partnership on the show "On the Record," hosted by Sheila Kast. The program highlighted William Freeman '21, who gave a speech at Goucher's 2020 Commencement.

Goucher welcomes five new faculty members

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:37:00 -0500

Goucher College is thrilled to welcome five new faculty members to campus this fall. In line with our 2021-25 Strategic Plan—Cultivating Global Changemakers—the college is committed to bolstering our global presence while recruiting highly qualified faculty.

Loretta Mahon Smith '83 has been named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Maryland

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders of Maryland for 2022, and Goucher alumna Loretta Mahon Smith '83 has made the list!

Danielle Egan '95 named dean of the faculty at Connecticut College

Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Danielle Egan '95, the Fuller-Maathai Professor of Gender, Sexuality and Intersectionality Studies at Connecticut College, has been named dean of the faculty, effective July 1, 2022.

Report for America places Tashi McQueen ’21 with local news organization

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Report for America is a national service program that places talented emerging journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered topics and communities across all 50 states. By creating a new, sustainable model for journalism, Report for America provides people with the information they need to improve their communities, hold powerful institutions accountable, and restore trust in the media.

After a close race, Sam Cogen '97 is named the newest Baltimore City sheriff

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:21:00 -0500

Former deputy Sam Cogen beats 33-year Baltimore sheriff John Anderson in race that came down to the wire.

Professor Irline François Earns Second Fulbright Award

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0500

Irline François has received a Fulbright Distinguished Professor Award in the Humanities and Social Sciences, a prestigious award in the Fulbright cohort.

Goucher Prison Education Partnership celebrates graduation inside prison

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The Washington Post featured GPEP’s first graduation ceremony inside the prison. The event highlighted student success, Goucher’s commitment to a rigorous education for all students, and the transformational power of higher education.

Goucher hosts global forum

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:01:00 -0500

In mid-April, dozens of higher education leaders came together in person and virtually for a two-day forum at Goucher College to discuss global learning.

Goucher nationally recognized as leading college for social mobility

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:19:00 -0500

Two reports rank Goucher's return on investment (ROI) for low-income students as one of the highest in the nation.

Assistant Professor Jones digs deep

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:12:00 -0500

A look at Assistant Professor Alexandra Jones's work with the nonprofit Archaeology in the Community and excavations underway in Philadelphia.

Why are Regency-era shows like ‘Bridgerton’ so popular?

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:43:00 -0500

Read on to learn what Professor Juliette Wells, an expert on English literature, has to say about the enduring appeal of the Regency period.

Goucher to receive American Passport Project grant

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Goucher College has been selected to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant, which will be used to help students obtain a U.S. passport and support their study abroad experiences.

Goucher College and Johns Hopkins University Announce New Partnership

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:02:00 -0500

Goucher College and Johns Hopkins University have announced an agreement to create an entry pathway for Goucher undergraduate students pursuing a master's degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.

Professor Emerita Jean Wilhelm dies

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:41:00 -0500

We are writing to share the sad news of the death of Jean Wilhelm, professor emerita of theatre, on Sunday, March 27, in Eastport, Maine. She was 95 years old.

Goucher College featured on Amazon Prime Video’s ‘The College Tour’

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:05:00 -0500

Goucher College's commitment to an innovative curriculum, global education, and hands-on career experiences is highlighted in the new season of The College Tour.

Goucher College featured on Amazon Prime Video's 'The College Tour'

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Goucher College's commitment to an innovative curriculum, global education, and hands-on career experiences is highlighted in the new season of The College Tour, which premieres in May.

Goucher College joins the Consortium on High Achievement and Success

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:02:00 -0500

Goucher will offer students, faculty, and staff a range of CHAS-specific opportunities as part of the consortium.

Goucher and Edenwald explore UBRC

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Goucher College and Edenwald Senior Living have signed a letter of intent to explore jointly developing a University Based Retirement Community.

Jane Austen and 'The Courtship'

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:21:00 -0500

Professor Juliette Wells brings historical perspective to this article in Glamour magazine about a new Jane Austen-inspired cheeky dating show, The Courtship.

Two faculty members receive Independent Artist Awards

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:48:00 -0500

On February 16, the Maryland State Arts Council announced that Ailish Hopper, associate professor of peace studies, and Edgar Kunz, assistant professor of creative writing, were two recipients of the 2022 Independent Arts Awards.

Goucher College and Middlebury Language Schools announce new 4+1 programs

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:46:00 -0500

Goucher College and the Middlebury Language Schools have announced a partnership to offer four new 4+1 master's degree programs, further strengthening both institutions' commitment to global education.

Faculty Exhibit SK8R GRLS on Display at Hotel Indigo Baltimore

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:05:00 -0500

Maryland Art Place, in partnership with Hotel Indigo Baltimore, presents SK8R GRLS, a photo series by Goucher Lecturer E. Brady Robinson celebrating the freedom and joy of roller skating. The exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown from January 25 to March 18. A public reception will take place March 8 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Three Goucher faculty embark on 'Year of Exploration'

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:32:00 -0500

Three Goucher College faculty members have been selected as the inaugural recipients of the Myra Berman Kurtz Fund for Faculty Research and Exploration of the Sciences (KRES Fund) Year of Exploration.

Parade in Photos: Student’s Work Published in Bmore Art

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:07:00 -0500

Kenzie Barnes ’24 was invited to shoot on assignment with Lecturer E. Brady Robinson at the 2021 Baltimore Mayor's Christmas Parade.

Alexandra Graves selected for Student Success Champions Program

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:26:00 -0500

Alexandra Graves, Goucher College's associate director of student success, was one of 16 people selected to participate in the inaugural Student Success Champions Program, sponsored by the Center of Inquiry and Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium.

Rally for Reunion

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:53:00 -0500

Reunion is a great time to make your best gift to Goucher yet!

Season of Giving

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:32:00 -0500

Show your Goucher spirit and make double the impact with a gift to this year's Season of Giving campaign, November 30-December 31. All gifts up to $500 will be matched by the DuPont Foundation.

Goucher sees 40% return on endowment

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:04:00 -0500

Goucher has outperformed its portfolio objectives, policy benchmark, and peers over a 10-year timeframe.

16th annual Jewell Robinson Dinner, Friday, February 18

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:25:00 -0500

Commemorating the achievements and honoring the history of Goucher's Black alumnae/i.

Goucher celebrates International Education Week with Global Coffee Hour and other events

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:47:39 -0500

International Education Week, held from Nov. 15-19, recognizes the benefits of a global education and exchange. Goucher is celebrating with a host of events.

Voting on Goucher College Campus up in 2020

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:48:00 -0500

Goucher College student voting higher than national average

Dean of Students Nicole Johnson earns national honor

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:45:04 -0400

Goucher College Dean of Students Nicole Johnson has been selected as a member of the American College Personnel Association's Diamond Honoree Class of 2022.

Mileah Kromer named to Power 30 Higher Education list by Maryland's The Daily Record

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:25:00 -0500

Kromer is an associate professor of political science and director of the Goucher College Poll.

Meet Goucher’s New Associate Provost for Curriculum

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:28:00 -0500

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Germán Mora has taken on a new role at Goucher as the associate provost for curriculum. In this Q&A, he discusses new programs in development and making sure the curriculum is more than the sum of its parts.

Goucher College Announces Arsht Presidential Diplomats

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:11:00 -0500

Supported by the Roxana Cannon Arsht '35 Center for Ethics and Leadership at Goucher, 10 students have been chosen for this distinguished program.

Kimberly Vasquez '25 profiled in The Baltimore Sun for her advocacy work

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:45:33 -0400

First-year student Kimberly Vasquez is profiled in The Baltimore Sun for her advocacy work surrounding the digital divide and immigrant rights. Read more about her work in the article, "Meet the young activists making lasting impacts on their Baltimore communities and beyond."

Goucher Prison Education Partnership Update

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Eliza Cornejo to serve as acting executive director of the Goucher Prison Education Partnership.

Goucher College establishes $2 million endowed professorship in biological sciences and chemistry

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:03:00 -0500

Matched by alumnae/i contributions, the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund has awarded Goucher College $1 million to establish an endowed professorship to promote research and technology.

Goucher College and Greater Baltimore Committee launch Leadership Café with Gov. Larry Hogan

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:02:00 -0500

Goucher College and the Greater Baltimore Committee are proud to announce Leadership Café, a speaker series program featuring top government officials and political leaders in state and federal government, as well as business executives.

Professor David Zurawik on CNN’s ‘Reliable Sources’

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:43:00 -0500

David Zurawik, a professor in Goucher College’s Communication & Media Studies Department, was a featured guest on the September 19, 2021, episode of CNN’s “Reliable Sources.”

Cultural Sustainability students & faculty pen article in Smithsonian's Folklife Magazine

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:31:00 -0500

Students and faculty in our M.A. in Cultural Sustainability Program discuss the changing nature of cultural practices during COVID-19. Through Goucher’s ongoing partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, students were part of a course that explores issues surrounding how museums and festivals represent culture.

Goucher College recognized in 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:24:25 -0400

Goucher College has been honored in multiple categories of the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, including being named one of the best National Liberal Arts Colleges.

President Devereaux notes exceptional achievements during challenging year

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:39:00 -0500

In his annual letter, President Kent Devereaux shared many accomplishments during a turbulent year and provides a five-year strategic plan for Goucher to move confidently forward.

Goucher's new student success program 'launches'

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:02:00 -0500

Goucher's new LAUNCH Network program began this summer and is an integrated, four-year program designed to welcome new students to Goucher and foster an inclusive and supportive environment for them to succeed in college and beyond.

Kent Devereaux to be inaugurated as Goucher College president

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500

After joining Goucher College in 2019, Kent Devereaux will be officially inaugurated as the 12th president of Goucher College on September 24, 2021. In addition to government and community leaders, distinguished guests will also include more than 30 college presidents and delegates representing educational institutions from across the nation.

Eight new members join Goucher College Board of Trustees

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:02:00 -0500

Goucher College has welcomed eight new members to the Goucher College Board of Trustees. These new trustees represent various industries, including banking, medicine, nonprofits, law, education, economics, communications, and business.

Baltimore Style profiles Max Lents '08 and Eli Breitburg-Smith '08's Cocktail Gallery

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:57:00 -0500

"We believe that spirit making is a creative endeavor, and we've always tried to be a part of the creative scene in Baltimore... With this space, we get to have a physical embodiment of that idea." - Lents '08

Goucher welcomes two classes to campus for the first time - Baltimore Sun

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:50:00 -0500

To support students who have never been on campus before due to the pandemic, Goucher created special move-in and orientation programming for both first-year and sophomore students.

Goucher College partners with College AIM to support Atlanta-area students to and through college graduation

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:15:05 -0400

Goucher College and College AIM have announced a partnership that creates supported pathways for Atlanta-area students to earn degrees at Goucher. On an annual basis, the College will award two full scholarships to College AIM students.

Chiara Collette '12 co-founds Friends of Tonga

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Having co-founded the international non-profit in 2018 with her husband, Michael Hassett, Collette and Friends of Tonga work to provide educational, community, health, and environmental opportunities in the island nation.

Logan Herring '04 named a 2021 CEO of the Year by Delaware Business Times

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:08:51 -0400

Herring '04 has been recognized as one of seven inaugural leaders by Delaware Business Times for his leadership with the WRK Group.

What human medicine can learn from fish eyes

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:24:10 -0400

The eyes of fish could help us see the light again. Jenny Lenkowski, associate professor of biological sciences, explains why, in this Academic Minute.

The impact of the pandemic on traffic

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:14:00 -0500

Associate Professor Phong Le was on The Academic Minute discussing his work with traffic flow data and how it’s being used locally to make streets safer.

Goucher College unveils new strategic plan

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:08:00 -0500

Grounded in Goucher's mission and vision, the Goucher College Strategic Plan 2021-2025 sets forth an ambitious agenda for students, the community, and the institution in future years.

La Jerne Terry Cornish '83, M.Ed '94 will become interim president of Ithaca College

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Currently Ithaca's provost and executive vice president, Cornish will assume her new role August 30 for the entirety of the academic year.

Mileah Kromer named "best professor" in Baltimore Sun reader poll

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:02:00 -0500

Associate Professor Mileah Kromer was just named “Best Professor” in a Baltimore Sun Readers’ Choice list. Kromer teaches political science and is the director of the Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics, which runs the Goucher College Poll.

Goucher College Names Lisa Stromberg as Board of Trustees Chair

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:10:00 -0500

Stromberg, a Goucher graduate and former teacher, is a passionate advocate for the transformational power and value of education.

Writer and journalist Jean Guerrero, MFA '15 joins the Los Angeles Times as an Op-Ed columnist

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Guerrero has been a regular opinion contributor to the newspaper in recent months.

Reflecting on an usual year

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:17:00 -0500

Michele Ewing, Vice President for Advancement, reflects on her first year at Goucher, learning about our UNDAUNTED community during a worldwide pandemic.

Gophers in the City

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:34:00 -0500

Summer happy-hour returns with in-person alumnae/i gatherings coast to coast!

Goucher College selects Sasaki to create new Campus Master Plan

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:35:00 -0500

Building the campus master plan will be a year-long process, inclusive of faculty, staff, students, and the larger Goucher community.

Goucher student elected to American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology honor society

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:39:41 -0400

Rylee McDonnell '21, a Goucher College biochemistry and molecular biology major and member of the women's soccer team, was elected this spring to ΧΩΛ.

Goucher College announces six new faculty members

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:02:18 -0400

These scholars and teachers represent a breadth of disciplines and their arrival underscores the college's commitment to a rigorous liberal arts education.

Goucher College names new chief financial officer

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:08:08 -0400

Goucher will welcome David Valentine as chief financial officer/vice president for finance & administration on August 2, 2021.

Faculty member Michelle Orange's book reviewed in The New York Times

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:09:00 -0500

The New York Times reviewed Goucher faculty member Michelle Orange's new book, "Pure Flame," saying the book "may be Orange's legacy." Orange teaches in Goucher's M.F.A. in Nonfiction program.

Asian Studies Minor Launches With New Luetkemeyer Chair Professor

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:27:00 -0500

Goucher College will launch an Asian studies minor focused on that region's history, politics, and philosophies.

Alumnae/I & Friends Reception on Martha's Vineyard

Goucher Staff — Thu, 27 May 2021 10:05:35 -0400

Join President Devereaux and reconnect with old friends and classmates—or, perhaps, make some new connections! Did you know more than two dozen Goucher alumnae/i live on-island year round? Not to mention the scores of Goucher community members who call the island a summer home or visit for vacation. Would you be interested in joining us?

Goucher College announces faculty promotions

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:19:00 -0500

In recognition of their continued commitment to teaching excellence, student success, research in their academic disciplines, and service to build the College through shared governance, four Goucher College faculty members have been promoted to the rank of full professor.

Kevin B. Quinn Jr. '01 will become CEO of TransLink in British Columbia

Fri, 21 May 2021 10:56:32 -0400

The Maryland Transit administrator who oversaw Purple Line construction has been chosen to lead the Vancouver transit agency.

Ann McClellan '73 receives 2021 Spring Imperial Decoration from the Government of Japan

Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Her writing, presentations and appearances have imparted an appreciation and awareness of the art of Japanese bonsai and the history of the cherry blossom trees, which remain an enduring symbol of the Japan-U.S. friendship.

Commencement 2020 & 2021

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:30:00 -0500

Congratulations to the Classes of 2020 and 2021 on their graduation from Goucher College! Recordings of both ceremonies are available on Goucher's YouTube channel.

Goucher College senior wins Top 100 Women scholarship award

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:35:14 -0400

For outstanding efforts in academics, mentorship and leadership, Lalissie Eteffa '21 was named the recipient of The Maryland Daily Record's Top 100 Women Circle of Excellence Scholarship and Award. Her leadership roles on campus include the Black Student Union president and working as part of the Goucher Women of Color Coalition, the Student Engagement Team, Model UN, the Futuro Latino Learning Center, and as a First-Year Mentor.

Goucher College develops new virtual exchange opportunities

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Through Stevens Initiative Connected Classrooms, selected faculty members will connect students in Morocco and the United States through virtual exchange.

Goucher College receives nearly $900,000 donation to support scholarships

Tara deSouza — Tue, 04 May 2021 18:01:00 -0500

The Anne Hoover '67 Scholarship Fund will help Goucher recruit exceptional students from traditionally underrepresented geographic regions, both domestically and internationally.

Logan Webster '14 named Somerset County, MD Teacher of the Year

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:49:28 -0400

After majoring in History and minoring in Secondary Education at Goucher, Webster went on to teach U.S. History at Crisfield Academy and High School. He currently serves as chair of the Social Studies department and participates in the school's Equity and Parent Advisory committees.

Goucher College Class of 2020 and 2021 Commencement speakers announced

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:27:00 -0500

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will be the keynote speaker for the Class of 2021 Commencement ceremony and the U.S. House of Representatives Chaplain Ret. Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben '82 will deliver the keynote address for the Class of 2020.

Kendyl Walker accepted into Emerging Leaders Program

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:22:00 -0500

Kendyl Walker, one of Goucher College's pre-major advisors, has been accepted, as one of only 10 individuals worldwide, into NACADA Emerging Leaders program.

AAGC Reunion Awards for 2020 & 2021

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:28:13 -0400

We are proud to present AAGC awards to the following alumnae/i April 24 during the Milestone Reunion Gathering of Goucher's virtual Alumnae/i Weekend 2021

Six Goucher College faculty members awarded tenure

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:55:00 -0500

The six faculty members are distinguished in their fields of study and recognized for their outstanding scholarly and teaching achievements.

Goucher names inaugural Tisch Fellow in Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Yaphet Getachew has been named the inaugural Tisch Fellow in Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program at Goucher College. Drawn to the role physicians can play in addressing the impact of systemic racism on the health and well-being of communities of color, he'll begin at Goucher this summer.

Are you ready to rally?

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Visit our Rally-for-Reunion page for gift information, to track your class's progress, and learn more about options to maximize your gift's impact!

Presidential statement: Standing against racism

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:47:00 -0500

Standing against racism and standing with our Asian and Asian American community members

Goucher College Board of Trustees announce inaugural charter trustees

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Charter trustees are recognized for providing distinguished and meritorious service and leadership to the college.

Goucher announces John A. Luetkemeyer Sr. Endowed Chair Fund in Mandarin Chinese and Asian Studies

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:47:00 -0500

The Luetkemeyer Chair Fund in Mandarin Chinese and Asian Studies supports the hallmark of a Goucher education – global learning.

Goucher College joins NASPA Culture of Respect Collective

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:56:05 -0500

The two-year program offers higher education institutions the opportunity to collaborate with peers to improve institutional efforts addressing campus sexual violence.

Goucher Announces New 4+1 MBA Program With Loyola University Maryland

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:07:00 -0500

This new Goucher College undergraduate and Loyola University of Maryland graduate degree option will launch in Fall 2021 and is open to any incoming or current Goucher student.

Morgan Klaus Scheuerman '16 awarded 2021 Microsoft Research Fellowship

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

"His work, as he puts it, seeks one fundamental goal: to show tech companies marginalized people matter."

Goucher College Awarded $1M in Total Grants From the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:47:00 -0500

Matched by alumnae/i contributions, the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund from the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded Goucher College $1,000,000 in grants to support an endowed professorship in integrative data analytics.

Registration open for AP Summer Institute 2021

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:39:00 -0500

Goucher is offering both in-person and virtual experiences during our upcoming Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI), as well as providing AP Capstone training for educators from approved schools.

Queen Nur, M.A.C.S. '12, to host National Heritage Fellowships awards

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:31:00 -0500

Queen Nur, M.A.C.S. '12, will once again host the National Heritage Fellowships awards for the National Endowment for the Arts. Join her March 4 for "The Culture of America: A Cross-Country Visit with the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellows."

Historic Preservation design review in the time of COVID-19

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:25:00 -0500

M.A.H.P. faculty member Dr. Betsy Bradley considers how design review has changed to respond to unforeseen conditions due to the pandemic and proposes how preservationists may use this moment to reassess the field's long view.

Goucher College receives multiple grants from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:02:00 -0500

Over the past three months, Goucher has received three separate grants from the foundation totaling more than $65,000.

Julia Gelfand '75 named 2021 ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:10:51 -0500

According to the American Library Association, Gelfand said, “This award signifies all the professional values I hold most dear – commitment to service, embrace of multiple literacies, diversity, collaboration, intellectual freedom, new technologies, and innovation in the spirit of learning."

Goucher College Announces Seven Faculty Appointments

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:47:00 -0500

Goucher College has announced the appointment of seven faculty members to tenure-track professor or professor of practice positions in a range of disciplines from across the college.

Peggy Brooks-Bertram '70, editor of "Dear Kamala: Women Write to the New Vice President," is featured by SheThePeople.tv

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:44:00 -0500

In her new book, launched February 2, Brooks-Bertram presents 120 letters she received from women all over the world expressing good wishes, personal struggles, and other stories for the new Vice President.

Goucher College Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Goucher College will create the Collaborative Humanities Laboratory to enhance the study of visual, material, and historical culture using a $149,961 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant. Goucher was one of only five institutions nationwide to receive a grant from the NEH's Humanities Initiatives at Colleges and Universities.

Odette Ramos '95, Baltimore's first-ever Latinx city council member, profiled in Baltimore Magazine

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:25:00 -0500

"Her Turn Now" - The January 2021 issue of Baltimore Magazine notes Goucher alumna Odette Ramos' "election marks a milestone for Baltimore" and "marks a culmination of years of hard work."

Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben '82 appointed first female chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:36:53 -0500

According to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, "Kibben brings decades of decorated experience in the military and the ministry..." Kibben was previously the first woman to serve as both the Chief of Chaplains in the U.S. Navy and chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps.

IU School of Medicine unveils portrait of Dr. Suzanne Buckner Knoebel '48, first female president of the American College of Cardiology

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

"Knoebel had a clear vision as ACC President at a time in which the profession and organization were rapidly changing."

Jesse J. Holland, M.F.A. '12 to release Marvel's Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

According to IGN.com, Holland, M.F.A. '12 has edited an anthology of stories by 18 different authors to shed new light on the Black Panther and his world.

"Radical and Relevant" - The New York Times celebrates 50th anniversary of Feminist Press, founded by Goucher's Florence Howe

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:21:07 -0500

The Feminist Press was founded by Goucher Professor Florence Howe to highlight the work of women writers.

Goucher College receives $397,000 grant for education program to promote access and equity

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:55:00 -0500

The grant supports engagement with students, teachers, and families to enhance academic accessibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Smithsonian creates Goucher Prison Education Partnership alumnae/i internship

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Through ongoing collaboration between the Smithsonian and the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP), the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has created a fund to support internships for alumnae/i and former students of GPEP. The internship offers former GPEP students the opportunity to leverage their educations, building valuable early career experience.

Goucher launches new virtual tour

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:40:00 -0500

Goucher launches new virtual tour

Jay Gilman '09 takes the reins at Missouri chamber music presenter Pro Musica

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

“My background and Pro Musica’s are fully aligned—both focused on excellent performing arts combined with community impact,” Gilman said.

Dena Smith '03 and Professor Mileah Kromer write Baltimore Sun Op-Ed on COVID, our emotional response and the gender divide

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:02:00 -0500

With help from Goucher poll data, Smith '03 and Kromer make the case that COVID is making women sadder and angrier than men.

Odette Ramos '95 becomes first Latina elected to Baltimore City Council

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

In her 30 years in Baltimore, Ramos says she's focused on community development. According to foxbaltimore.com, "She wants to lift the voices of the 14th District and a Latino community that for the first time, gets a seat, in City Hall."

15th annual Jewell Robinson Dinner

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:44:00 -0500

Join us virtually for a special evening of reflection, recognition, and fellowship on Friday, February 19, 2021.

M.A. in Historic Preservation Lecturer wrote a blog on the National Trust for Historic Preservation website

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:44:00 -0500

M.A. in Historic Preservation Lecturer David Rotenstein, Ph.D., wrote a blog that reflects on how his visit to a Pittsburgh home once owned by one of the first Black numbers bankers inspired an assignment for his seminar class on ethnography and community engagement.

Associate Professor Nyasha Grayman-Simpson on African American mental health post-election

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:51:14 -0500

Associate Professor Nyasha Grayman-Simpson was interviewed on the radio program Revolutionary African Perspectives, on WRFG in Atlanta, where she discussed post-election African American mental health. Grayman-Simpson is the Henry S. Dulaney Professor at Goucher College.

Goucher founding member of Liberal Arts College Racial Equity Leadership Alliance

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:40:25 -0500

The Liberal Arts College Racial Equity Leadership Alliance brings together some of the most highly respected liberal arts colleges in America to collaborate on developing and achieving equity goals and fostering sustainable cultures of inclusion on their campuses.

Wall Street Journal features Goucher's virtual study abroad programs

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:47:00 -0500

In the article, Charlie Sloan '21 shares his experience with Goucher's virtual study abroad program. Goucher is a national leader in global education and students continue to be resilient during these unprecedented times.

Mileah Kromer and Goucher College Poll featured in Baltimore Magazine

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:50:32 -0400

In the November 2020 issue of Baltimore Magazine, Mileah Kromer, the director of the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center at Goucher College, was featured for her work on the Goucher College Poll. The magazine calls the Goucher College Poll, "an institution in state politics and journalism circles."

Sunny Fitzgerald, M.A.C.S. '13, authors "Can Indigenous Knowledge Move the Fashion Industry Forward?" in Harper's Bazaar.

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:07:00 -0500

Sunny Fitzgerald, M.A.C.S. '13, asked fashion, textile, and apparel industry professionals how their cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge influence their work.

Goucher receives $500,000 E-Nnovation grant for integrative data analytics

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:54:00 -0500

Goucher College has been awarded a $500,000 Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund grant from the Maryland Department of Commerce to establish an endowed professorship in integrative data analytics.

Notable People of Goucher

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This living project highlights those who have changed the world, from 1885 to today.

Ruddy Roye '98 named a 2020-21 National Geographic Storytelling Fellow

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:47:00 -0500

"Ruddy’s project, 'When Living is a Protest,' will document the intentional and purposeful way in which families who have lost a family member to gun violence — whether by the police or white supremacists — cope with these deaths."

Erica L. Green '07 co-authors The New York Times feature, 'A Battle for the Souls of Black Girls'

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:14:00 -0500

According to Green, "Discipline disparities between Black and white boys have driven reform efforts for years. But Black girls are arguably the most at-risk student group in the United States."

Goucher College Authors Series

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:56:00 -0500

In partnership with Friends of the Library, we are proud to present this year’s series of virtual discussions with Goucher community authors.

CBS Evening News celebrates alumna Evelyn Dyke Schroedl's love of life and tennis

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:58:00 -0500

The CBS Evening News celebrated Evelyn Dyke Schroedl's '62 love of life and tennis, as well as the new Goucher Tennis Center named in her honor.

Badminton icon Sue Devlin Peard '53 recounts her and sister Judith Devlin Hashman '58's stellar careers

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Internationally acclaimed champions Sue Devlin Peard '53 and Judy Devlin Hashman '58 began playing at an early age, then went on to make sports history.

AAGC response re: Goucher's Statement on Racism

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:36:32 -0400

AAGC response re: Goucher's Statement on Racism

Goucher named one of the best colleges, earns other accolades from U.S. News & World Report

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0500

The 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranks Goucher College on its list of best National Liberal Arts Colleges and Most Innovative Schools - Colleges.

Q&A with Provost Elaine Meyer-Lee

Molly Englund — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:22:19 -0400

Elaine Meyer-Lee, Ed.D., joined Goucher College this year as senior vice president and provost. Coming from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA, she has been a senior academic administrator and professor for almost two decades. As students learn virtually this semester, Meyer-Lee is working with faculty to make the experience still an engaging one while focusing on long-term academic initiatives for Goucher.

Extraordinary educator Megan Cooper '97 profiled in Bethesda Magazine

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:27:00 -0500

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age, extraordinary educator Megan Cooper '97 uses her disability as a means to teach her students.

Racial Justice Teach-In 2020

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:47:00 -0500

Many faculty on campus are teaching courses that resonate with the present moment or its historical roots and they have opened their classes to anyone who is interested in attending.

Goucher recognized as top liberal arts college and for voter engagement

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:19:53 -0400

Washington Monthly magazine included Goucher in its list of top 2020 Liberal Arts Colleges, as well as Best Colleges for Student Voting.

Goucher College announces strategic partnership with EAB

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:14:35 -0400

Goucher College has announced a strategic partnership with EAB, a leading education technology and research firm, to expand Goucher's reach and market share.

Spotlight Series: Susette Nicole Brooks, M.F.A. '19

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 13:56:00 -0500

Susette Nicole Brooks, M.F.A. '19, has a passion for mentoring young writers and loves using storytelling to help nonprofits, colleges, government agencies, and elected officials.

President Devereaux sets sights on Goucher's goals for the upcoming year

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:52:00 -0500

In his annual letter, President Kent Devereaux laid out a strategy to navigate the turbulent year ahead and updated the community on the college's recent accomplishments.

Goucher Welcomes Juan Hernandez as New Associate Dean of Students

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:46:00 -0500

Juan Hernandez joins Goucher College as associate dean of students for diversity, equity, and inclusion and Title IX.

Jaclyn Kellon '13 Earns Science & Technology Policy Fellowship

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:32:09 -0400

Jaclyn Kellon '13 has been awarded an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Science & Technology Policy Fellowship (STPF) with a placement at the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office.

Former Goucher French Professor Genevieve Marechaux dies

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:15:00 -0500

Genevieve Marechaux, former Goucher faculty member for more than 20 years, died this past spring.

Goucher College featured in The Princeton Review's "Best 386 Colleges" guide for 2021

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:17:00 -0500

Goucher College is named one of the nation's best institutions by The Princeton Review's "Best 386 Colleges" 2021 guide.

Goucher president discusses decision to move fall semester online

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500

President Kent Devereaux spoke with MPT News to discuss why Goucher made the decision to transition the fall 2020 semester online.

102-year-old, tennis-loving Goucher alumna funds Schroedl Tennis Center

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:24:00 -0500

At 102 years old, Evelyn Dyke Schroedl ’62 looks forward to getting back to the game of tennis and to Goucher’s new tennis center named in her honor.

Goucher College Named a Top Producer of Gilman Scholars

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:37:00 -0500

Goucher College is recognized as a national leader in broadening the population of students who study and intern abroad.

Goucher's regional young alumni event series

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Coming soon to a city... or computer... near you.

Franca Muller Paz '10 will run for Baltimore City Council

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Teacher and Green party candidate Franca Muller Paz '10 has announced her bid for City Council in Baltimore's 12th district.

Spotlight Series: Anthony Clemons, M.F.A. '20

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:16:00 -0500

As a faculty educator for the U.S. Army Cadet Command, Anthony Clemons, M.F.A. ’20, has the opportunity to teach a new group of college instructors every two weeks.

Goucher students earn national certification

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:33:41 -0400

Two Goucher College students have received certification from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Jaclyn Peiser '14 joins The Washington Post

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:08:00 -0500

Jaclyn Peisier '14 joins the Morning Mix section of The Washington Post as a staff writer.

M.A.H.P. Anniversary Series: Carrie J. Gregory, M.A.H.P. '06

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:13:00 -0500

Carrie J. Gregory, M.A.H.P. '06, is excited by all the innovations that are constantly taking place in the field of Historic Preservation.

Spotlight Series: Candace Everette, M.A.A.A. ’22

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:47:00 -0500

Through creative and performing art, Candace Everette, M.A.A.A. ’22, acknowledges, embraces and amplifies the voices of Black and Brown youth.

Goucher College becomes new home for the Student Support Network

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0500

The partnership builds on Goucher's long-standing relationship with the local nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting Baltimore County children’s food insecurity.

Remembering Ms. Ruby Johnson

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Goucher students and alumnae/i remember Ruby Johnson, who was a member of the campus community for nearly 10 years.

Goucher College receives $1M gift from Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:28:00 -0500

At Goucher, the Tisch gift will establish a fellowship in the Post-baccalaureate Premedical Program to support Goucher's commitment to foster a diverse and dynamic student body inclusive of underrepresented communities.

Cintia Cabib 83's film "Kindred Spirits" featured in the Washington Post

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Cabib 83's latest documentary profiles the life and work of two accomplished yet under-recognized Black artists, Hilda Wilkinson Brown and her niece, Lilian Thomas Burwell.

Goucher College announces new vice president and dean of students

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:45:00 -0500

Aarika Camp, Ph.D., has been named Goucher College's next vice president and dean of students.

M.A.H.P. Anniversary Series: Ronald Peters, M.A.H.P. '01

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:15:40 -0400

Ronald Peters, M.A.H.P. '01, is happy to see the interest in preserving the past grow.

Professor Emeritus Rolf Muuss dies

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:30:29 -0400

Muuss was a beloved professor at Goucher College for more than three decades.

Professor Emerita status granted to GPEP founder

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:25:10 -0400

Goucher College has granted Barbara Roswell the honor of professor emerita.

Goucher art curator Alex Ebstein '07 is featured in Artspace magazine

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:23:00 -0500

Alex Ebstein '07 and Seth Adelsberger founded the Baltimore based RESORT Gallery in 2018, a project dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art and promoting collaboration.

Red Hot Blue a capella reunion and song release

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:08:00 -0500

Alumnae/i from Goucher's Red Hot Blue "RHB" a capella ensemble have reunited to release a song supporting Goucher's current Black students and the college during this time of national unrest due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a reawakening to racial inequity in America.

Cabryn Gurdo, M.A.H.P. '18, Named Executive Director of the Canal Society of New York State

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:41:00 -0500

The Canal Society of New York State’s Board of Trustees appointed Cabryn Gurdo, M.A.H.P. '18, as the society’s new executive director. Gurdo will oversee the society’s mission to preserve and interpret New York state’s more than two centuries of canal heritage.

Registration Open for M.A.C.S. Symposium Celebrating 10th Anniversary

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:10:00 -0500

Join us as we partner with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and the American Folklore Society for a daylong symposium to celebrate 10 years of being pioneers in cultural sustainability and explore the future of the field

Aimee Jorjani, M.A.H.P. '12, Discusses Future of Historic Preservation with Architectural Digest

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:31:00 -0500

Jorjani, chairwoman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), takes a look at the impact of COVID-19 on the field.

Trustee Emerita Dorothy Krug '41 dies at age 99

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:11:00 -0500

Alumna, finance executive, and steadfast advocate for Goucher, "Dotty" Krug '41 will be missed by many in the community. She passed at the age of 99 on June 10, 2020.

M.A.H.P. Anniversary Series: Donna Reiner, M.A.H.P. '09

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:56:00 -0500

Donna Reiner, M.A.H.P. '09, loves to work on efforts that protect her historic district.

Odette Ramos '95 wins District 14 Democratic race for Baltimore City Council

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:37:11 -0400

Odette Ramos '95 has won District 14's Democratic primary election for Baltimore City Council. If she wins the general election in November, she will become Baltimore's first Latina council member.

Goucher College names new vice president of campus operations

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 14:13:35 -0400

Goucher College will welcome Erik L. Thompson as the new vice president of campus operations on July 6, 2020.

M.A.H.P. Anniversary Series: Elizabeth Pidgeon, M.A.H.P. '12

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:44:00 -0500

Elizabeth Pidgeon, M.A.H.P. '12, loves opportunities to work with cultural resources as places of connection, identity, and understanding.

When the pandemic reveals genocide

Martin Shuster — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Associate Professor of Philosophy Martin Shuster wrote an essay in the @LAReviewofBooks called "When the Pandemic Reveals Genocide."

Presidential statement on racism

Sun, 31 May 2020 17:50:00 -0500

Dear Goucher community – As I am sure you are well aware these last few weeks have been extremely troubling and disturbing for many of our African-American friends, classmates, colleagues, and co-workers.

Kat Richter '07's Tap Ensemble launches #HoofersAtHome series

Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Kat Richter '07's Philadelphia-based Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble launches #HoofersAtHome.

Composer Nilafour Nourbakhsh '14 featured in the New York Times

Mon, 25 May 2020 14:31:00 -0500

Nilafour Nourbakhsh '14 and the Iranian Female Composers Association, which she helped found, are dedicated to supporting female composers from Iran through programming, commissioning and mentorship.

M.A.H.P. Anniversary Series: Mindy Gulden Crawford, M.A.H.P. ’98

Fri, 29 May 2020 09:14:00 -0500

Mindy Gulden Crawford, M.A.H.P. '98, hopes that historic preservation professionals will encourage people to support locally owned family businesses and find new uses for empty or under-utilized historic resources.

April Falcon Doss, M.F.A. '01, named 2020 Influential Marylander

Fri, 29 May 2020 08:39:00 -0500

The Daily Record selected April Falcon Doss, M.F.A. '01, to receive a 2020 Influential Marylander award.

Congratulations, Class of 2020! Welcome to the Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College.

Thu, 28 May 2020 11:41:00 -0500

Congratulations, Class of 2020! Welcome to the Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College.

Goucher and Johns Hopkins Announce Dual Degree Program

Wed, 27 May 2020 14:37:00 -0500

Goucher College and Johns Hopkins Carey Business School have announced a new collaboration to offer a combined bachelor and master's degree program for students.

Sen. Cory Booker addressed Goucher College Class of 2020

Fri, 22 May 2020 14:20:00 -0500

During Goucher College's virtual Baccalaureate ceremony, Sen. Cory Booker shared an uplifting message with the Class of 2020.

M.A.A.A. Lecturer Margie Reese to recieve the 2020 Texas Association of Museums President's Award

Wed, 20 May 2020 11:41:00 -0500

Reese is being honored for her work with the Regional Museum Network (RMN).

Remembering Dr. Eli Velder, Ph.D., Faculty Emeritus

Wed, 13 May 2020 15:27:28 -0400

Remembering Dr. Eli Velder, Ph.D., Faculty Emeritus

M.A.H.P. Anniversary Series: Katherina C. Paliwoda, M.A.H.P. '16

Mon, 11 May 2020 13:38:00 -0500

In the past six years Katherina C. Paliwoda, M.A.H.P. '16, has been in the historic preservation field, she has seen more efforts to educate the public on the benefits and incentives of preserving historic structures and places.

Goucher community mourns death of Chrystelle Trump Bond

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:15:49 -0400

Chrystelle Trump Bond, Professor Emerita of Dance at Goucher College and founding chair of the Dance Program, died on May 6, 2020.

Sunny Fitzgerald, M.A.C.S. '13 wrote an article about productivity in a pandemic in The Washington Post

Fri, 08 May 2020 10:01:13 -0400

Sunny Fitzgerald, M.A.C.S. '13, says it’s perfectly understandable if you do not want to use your time while social distancing to get things done around the house.

M.A.H.P. Anniversary Series: Fred Smith, M.A.H.P. '04

Wed, 06 May 2020 15:53:00 -0500

Fred Smith, M.A.H.P. '04, would like historic preservation to be a necessary part of sustainable practices, thriving communities, civic engagement, and cultural heritage.

M.A.H.P. Anniversary Series: Kim O'Connell, M.A.H.P. '06

Fri, 01 May 2020 11:33:00 -0500

Kim O'Connell, M.A.H.P. '06, is working to capture the experiences of Asian Americas in the United States.

The Essentials of Community

Tara de Souza — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500

The Futuro Latino Learning Center celebrates 10 years.

Asya Zlatina '08 interviewed by PhiladelphiaDANCE.org

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:53:47 -0400

Asya Zlatina '08 gave insight into a typical day of her life as a professional dancer, choreographer and instructor in quarantine.

M.A.H.P. Anniversary Series: Lawana Holland-Moore M.A.H.P. '16

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:33:00 -0500

Lawana Holland-Moore, M.A.H.P. '16, finds her work in the historic preservation field to be rewarding. An important part of her job involves recognizing and telling the full history of African American historic sites.

Thomas P. Kapsidelis, M.F.A. '14, was inducted into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:29:40 -0400

Thomas P. Kapsidelis, M.F.A. '14, is the author of, "After Virginia Tech: Guns, Safety, and Healing in the Era of Mass Shootings."

Congratulations to our 2020 Public Service Award recipient, Dante Disparte '00.

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 15:34:00 -0500

Congratulations to our 2020 Public Service Award recipient, Dante Disparte '00!

Thank you for joining us via Zoom for our AAGC Annual Meeting, April 25. If you missed it, we invite you to watch the full-length video.

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:30:00 -0500

Join us for our virtual AAGC Annual Meeting, April 25, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.

M.A.H.P. Anniversary Series: Aimee Jorjani, M.A.H.P. '12

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:31:00 -0500

Aimee Jorjani, M.A.H.P. '12, has worked on a number of great projects in her career. She contributed to two efforts to reauthorize the federal Historic Preservation Fund and helped to introduce the Preserve America and Save America's Treasures Act in 2007.

Alumnae/i Update March 13, 2020

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:50:40 -0400

Alumnae/i Update 4.3.2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:52:49 -0400

Alumnae/i Update 3/18/2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:20:23 -0400

Hattie Alexander's medical breakthrough saved a generation of children

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:47:00 -0500

Hattie Alexander, Class of 1923, developed an effective treatment that saved countless children from a lethal disease.

Goucher community mourns death of honored community member

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Eli Velder, Ph.D., beloved Goucher College Professor Emeritus of Education and honored member of the Goucher community, died on April 6, 2020, at the age of 94.

Goucher College names new vice president for advancement

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:57:43 -0400

Michele Y. Ewing will be the college's next vice president for advancement.

Sunny Fitzgerald, M.A.C.S. '13, wrote an article in National Geographic

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:39:56 -0400

Sunny Fitzgerald, M.A.C.S. '13, wrote an article in National Geographic about traditional greetings around the world that do not involve touch.

Pamela Skjolsvik, M.F.A. '10, interviewed on FOX 4 News

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:20:39 -0400

Pamela Skjolsvik, M.F.A. '10, was interviewed on FOX 4 News for starting a quarantine book club to help authors whose book events were canceled due to COVID-19.

Goucher College unveils suffrage roadside marker

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:22:22 -0500

Baltimore Magazine published a piece on a storied Goucher family and their connection to the suffrage movement as the college unveils a new roadside marker dedicated to its suffrage history.

Sue Dember-Adler '77 was named president and CEO of the Historic Savannah Foundation

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:03:00 -0500

"Sue is committed to developing her team and working closely with the board of trustees to lead Historic Savannah Foundation into the future."

Goucher College Announces New Provost

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:29:00 -0500

After a thorough nationwide search, Goucher College announced today that the college’s new provost will be Elaine Meyer-Lee, Ed.D.

Professor Madison Smartt Bell's book reviewed in The New York Times

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:09:00 -0500

The New York Times ran an in-depth review of “Child of Light,” the new work of nonfiction by Professor of English Madison Smartt Bell. The book is a biography of the writer Robert Stone. According to the Times, “‘Child of Light’ is a sensitive and thorough biography...This is one of those rare biographies in which you don’t feel like skimming the first 35 pages.”

Goucher College announces eight new majors

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:45:00 -0500

Goucher College has launched eight new majors, each rooted in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students for the global economy: education studies, engineering science, French transnational studies, integrative arts studies, integrative data analytics, professional and creative writing, and visual and material culture.

M.A.H.P. faculty to participate in the 2020 National Council on Public History's annual meeting

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:53:00 -0500

M.A. in Historic Preservation faculty members David Rotenstein and Betsy Bradley will be participating in the National Council on Public History's annual meeting.

Unwrapped: A gift for the Student Counseling Center

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:10:00 -0500

With an anonymous donation funding a new counseling center position, educational resources surrounding mental health, and a guest speaker on happiness, the Student Counseling Center is expanding its reach across campus. This funding will also enable a second survey of students' mental wellness and the effectiveness of campus resources.

A book by Stephanie Gorton, M.F.A. '15, was reviewed in Atlantic Magazine

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:11:00 -0500

In "Citizen Reporters, S.S. McClure, Ida Tarbell, and the Magazine That Rewrote America," Stephanie Gorton, M.F.A. '15, "explores the clash and interplay of talents that created an entity greater than the sum of its parts...."

Goucher College receives Suffrage Marker on National Votes for Women Trail

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:32:00 -0500

In recognition of Goucher College's students and faculty who were active in the struggle for women's suffrage, the college unveiled a commemorative roadside marker on campus.

Spotlight Series: Quodesia Johnson, M.A.A.A. '21

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:03:00 -0500

Quodesia Johnson, M.A.A.A. '21, connects people, communities, and lives through the arts as an education and company culture manager for the Dallas Opera.

Sarah Pinsker '99 nominated for two Nebula Awards

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:59:01 -0500

Last week, the nominations for the 55th Annual Nebula Awards were announced, and Sarah Pinsker '99, the Kratz Center's 2020 Spring Writer in Residence, received two nominations.

Students published in national academic journal

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:36:41 -0500

Anya Schwartz '21 and Katie Monthie '19, both tutors at the Goucher Writing Center on campus, published articles in the competitive Young Scholars in Writing journal, which focuses on writing studies, rhetoric, and composition.

Spotlight Series: Janelle Spruill, M.A.A.A. '21

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:58:00 -0500

Janelle Spruill, M.A.A.A. '21, nurtures, challenges, and inspires young artists to pursue their artistic goals and passions.

Men's basketball assistant coach Sydney Hines paving her own way

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:30:54 -0500

Sydney Hines and the men's basketball team were featured on WBFF Fox 45 News. Hines is only the 11th woman to become an assistant coach for men's basketball in NCAA history.

Spotlight Series: Kathleen Seay, M.A.H.P. '20

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:50:00 -0500

Kathleen Seay, M.A.H.P. '20, loves that the field of preservation touches a variety of citizens and inspires young people to take pride in their communities.

Jonathan Jayes-Green '14 featured in the New York Times

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:09:00 -0500

The New York Times featured Jonathan Jayes-Green '14 in the story "Meet the Latinos Trying to Get Latinos to the Polls."

Pre-AP Summer Institute

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:13:59 -0500

Goucher named a pilot location by College Board to teach Pre-AP Institute to teachers across this country this summer.

Mileah Kromer named 2020 Influential Marylander

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:27:00 -0500

The Daily Record selected Mileah Kromer, associate professor of political science and director of the Sarah T. Hughes Center at Goucher College, to receive a 2020 Influential Marylander award.

When teachers become students

Natalie Eastwood — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:11:00 -0500

AP classes are challenging not just for students but for their high school teachers, which is why Goucher's Welch Center for Graduate and Professional Studies offers the AP Summer Institute.

Tugging at threads: A writing guide

Natalie Eastwood — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:11:00 -0500

Writing a book in a month meant Jean Guerrero, M.F.A. '15, produced 2,500 words every day (that's four and a half pages single-spaced).

A primary experience: Students go to New Hampshire for presidential campaign

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:10:00 -0500

Associate Professor Nina Kasniunas took her J-term class to New Hampshire so they could learn hands-on about the democratic process leading up to the primary election.

Why is Our Black Powerful?: Black History Month events at Goucher

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:03:00 -0500

Reflecting on the history while celebrating the people and culture of the Black community, Goucher students are organizing a full calendar of events this month, featuring speakers, artists, and activists.

Student Art Postcard Sets Now on Sale

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Art from Goucher College students may be arriving in your mailbox soon.

An evening of celebration, reflection, and fellowship—congratulations to our 2020 Marguerite Barland '60 Award recipient, Alice G. Pinderhughes '73

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:31:00 -0500

Congratulations to our 2020 Marguerite Barland '60 Award recipient, Alice G. Pinderhughes '73.

Matthew Forgues '14 competes for a spot on the 2020 USA Olympic Race Walk team

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:40:00 -0500

Former Goucher cross country runner Matthew Forgues '14 is the top ranked U.S. competitor heading into 2020 Race Walk Olympic trials.

Teacher takes to the field for climate change research

Molly Englund — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:04:00 -0500

Looking to do scientific research, Deborah Berlin '11 discovered the Earthwatch Institute, which sends teachers on trips around the world to collect data.

Student earns undergraduate women in physics award

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:32:00 -0500

Goucher College student Tes DeJaeger '22 was awarded the Best Poster honors at the American Physical Society's regional Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics.

An impactful holiday

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:51:00 -0500

This holiday season, Jennifer Lundgren Lewis-David ’94 surprised her mother, Gretchen Lundgren Lewis ’68, with a mother-daughter scholarship in honor of their respective time at Goucher. When Gretchen opened her present to see their family legacy unwrapped, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

Margaret McFarland '27 featured in The New York Times

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:39:48 -0500

Margaret McFarland '27, who was a mentor to Fred Rogers, was recognized in The New York Times for helping to shape "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."

Spotlight Series: William Sade, M.A.H.P. '22

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:36:00 -0500

As a seasonal ranger for Gunpowder Falls State Park, William Sade, M.A.H.P. ’22, uses his background in history to educate visitors about the park’s natural, cultural, and historic resources.

Julie Saylor, M.A.H.P. '15, featured in The Baltimore Sun

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:11:00 -0500

Julie Saylor, M.A.H.P. '15, was featured in a Baltimore Sun article for "unlocking the secrets of Baltimore's old houses."

Jonathan Jayes-Green '14 featured in Remezcla Magazine

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:51:00 -0500

Jonathan Jayes-Green '14 was featured on Remezcla's list of 25 Latinos who made an impact in their communities.

Former M.F.A. in Nonfiction Faculty Member Dick Todd remembered

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 09:54:00 -0500

The New York Times profiles former faculty member Dick Todd as one of the "artists, innovators, and thinkers" lost this year, including a tribute from Suzannah Lessard, M.F.A. in Nonfiction adjunct lecturer.

This year we are celebrating milestone reunions for class years ending in 0s and 5s AND 1s and 6s!

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:56:00 -0500

Alumnae/i Weekend 2020 & 2021—celebrating 135 years of education with impact.

Goucher College partners with Verto Education to expand commitment to global education

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:13:00 -0500

Goucher becomes the first Maryland college to partner with Verto to provide an accredited first-year abroad program.

Spotlight Series: Gustavo Barreto Prudente, M.A.C.S. '20

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:12:00 -0500

The M.A. in Cultural Sustainability program calls Gustavo Barreto Prudente, M.A.C.S. '20, to rethink how he works with communities.

Spotlight Series: Elsa Haarstad, M.A.H.P. '20

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:12:00 -0500

Elsa Haarstad, M.A.H.P. '20, is developing an expertise in the language surrounding the built environment in the M.A. in Historic Preservation program.

Will Vought '99 plays emcee on season 3 of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:12:00 -0500

Will Vought '99 discusses his season 3 part in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" on this CBS-FM podcast.

Erick Camodeca '06 named new Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Erick Camodeca '06 returns to Goucher to become head coach of the men's and women's cross country and track and field programs. He takes the reins from his former coach and mentor John Caslin, who announced his retirement last month.

Kimberly Koller-Jones, MAAA '13, elected to PA Humanities Council board

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Congratulations to alumna Kimberly Koller-Jones, M.A.A.A. '13, one of five newly elected members of the PA Humanities Council board of directors.

M.A.C.S. academic director and faculty member to present a webinar

Melissa Simmons — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:36:00 -0500

M.A.C.S. academic director Amy Skillman and faculty member Linda Shopes will present a webinar about the connections between oral history, folklore, and cultural sustainability on December 11. The webinar is hosted by the Oral History Association.

Goucher College receives gold seal for excellence in student voter engagement

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:30:00 -0500

Goucher College was honored for its student voter engagement at the 2019 ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony, which recognizes colleges and universities committed to increasing college student voting rates.

Courtney Mooney '15 will present a conservation-themed exhibit in Maine

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:49:00 -0500

Photographer Courtney Mooney '15 will present a conservation-themed exhibit in Maine.

Eryn London '08 was named Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance scholar

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:59:00 -0500

Eryn London '08 was named Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance UK's scholar in residence for the coming year.

M.A.C.S. academic director to co-facilitate a workshop in Taiwan

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:55:00 -0500

Cultural Sustainability Academic Director Amy Skillman will discuss "Story Circles: Using Stories and Theater to Change Public Opinion" at the 4th World Conference of Women’s Shelters.

Ben Droz '09 featured in Politico Magazine

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:43:00 -0500

Hemp activist Ben Droz '09 was featured in Politico Magazine's article, "Hemp lobbying surges on the heels of legalization."

Thomas Kapsidelis M.F.A. '14 inducted into hall of fame

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:40:00 -0500

Thomas Kapsidelis M.F.A. '14 will be inducted into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame in March 2020. Kapsidelis is a veteran Virginia journalist and author of “After Virginia Tech: Guns, Safety, and Healing in the Era of Mass Shootings.”

Goucher community mourns the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:03:00 -0500

Rep. Elijah Cummings was a distinguished advocate for Baltimore and Maryland, and the Goucher College community shares its deepest sympathies with his family and friends. In 2007, Goucher was proud to honor him and his service to our country with an honorary degree.

The Hallowed Ground Project

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:39:00 -0500

Goucher College launches the Hallowed Ground Project to recognize the history of slavery on campus land.

Summer Science Spotlight - Lucas Muya '20

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:43:16 -0400

Meet Lucas Muya '20, Summer Science Research Program participant working on Photochromic Drug Delivery

Summer Science Spotlight - Miranda Janello '21

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:34:06 -0400

Meet Miranda Janello '21, Summer Science Research Program participant working on The Quantification of Microplastics Sampled From Fresh Water, Sediment, and Various Organisms on Goucher College's Campus

Summer Science Spotlight - Tes DaJaeger '22

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:27:18 -0400

Meet Tes DeJaeger '22, Summer Science Research Program participant working on Energy Measurement of Electron Beams from a Pyroelectric Crystal Accelerator.

Welcome to the new Goucher Society

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:22:00 -0500

Welcome to the first edition of the Goucher Society Newsletter, designed to give you meaningful updates, as well as student impact stories, so you can see how your leadership in giving to the college directly enhances the on-campus experience for today's students.

M.F.A. graduate's manuscript was shortlisted for award

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:58:00 -0500

“Heir to the Crescent Moon,” a manuscript written by Sufiya Abdur-Rahman M.F.A. ’12, was shortlisted for final judging in the Santa Fe Writers Project Award.

Elsie Goedeke Shutt '48 quoted in New York Times

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:51:00 -0500

Elsie Goedeke Shutt '48, founder of Computations Inc., is one of several pioneering female computer programmers quoted in The New York Times feature "The Secret History of Women in Coding."

Andrea H. Parrish was named one of The Daily Record's 2019 Leading Women.

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:35:00 -0500

Andrea H. Parrish was named one of The Daily Record's 2019 Leading Women. Parrish completed a certificate in Advanced Study in Education, Educational Leadership, and School Improvement at Goucher in 2011.

M.A.H.P. professor to speak at American Folklore Society meeting

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 17:52:00 -0500

M.A.H.P. professor David Rotenstein will discuss ways historic preservationist and folklorists can guide community projects to address diverse constituent needs at the 2019 American Folklore Society meeting in Baltimore this October.

President Devereaux shares his vision for Goucher's future

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 16:33:00 -0500

Goucher College President Kent Devereaux shares his vision for Goucher's future and the importance of a liberal arts education with the Baltimore Business Journal: "We are constantly thinking about what we can do to make sure students coming out of our college can be real world problem solvers."

Black Student Association/Umoja 50th Anniversary Celebration: three days of reflection, comradery and inspiration.

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:51:00 -0500

Please join us for three days of celebration October 17-19 to honor the 50th anniversary of the start of the Black Student Association at Goucher College, now called Umoja.

Behind the scenes at the Goucher College Poll

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:01:00 -0500

Maryland Matters went behind the scenes of the Goucher College Poll to speak with Mileah Kromer, director of the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center.

Goucher College recognized for student voter engagement

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:33:00 -0500

Goucher College students turned out to vote at a higher rate than the national average for colleges and universities across the nation.

Goucher graduate sings on CBS Austin

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:25:44 -0400

Sara Louise '14 performed a pop indie song with her bandmate, Luke Bellett, on CBS Austin.

Goucher graduate writes comic book series

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:00:00 -0500

Gabby Rivera '04 teamed up with artist Royal A. Dunlap to write "b.b. free," a new original comic book series for queer kids.

Goucher graduate sings on CBS Austin

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 14:31:20 -0400

Sara Louise '14 performed a pop indie song with her bandmate, Luke Bellett, on CBS Austin.

Spotlight Series: Naomi Davidoff, M.A.A.A. '19

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:11:00 -0500

Naomi Davidoff, M.A.A.A. ’19 applies her arts administration education to her work as a development director, project manager and costume designer.

The Career Education Office (CEO) seeks alumnae/i to help prepare our students for the working world. Sign up for our job shadow program to host a student at your workplace this January.

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The Career Education Office (CEO) seeks alumnae/i to help prepare our students for the working world. Sign up for our job shadow program to host a student at your workplace this January.

Stay tuned for opportunities to meet President Devereaux in Florida and California this spring!

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:55:00 -0500

Stay tuned for opportunities to meet President Devereaux in Florida and California this spring!

Deborah Spears Moorehead, M.A.C.S. '13 paints the history of her tribe on a mural in Rhode Island

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 10:24:00 -0500

Deborah Spears Moorehead, M.A.C.S. '13 is painting the history of her tribe on a mural in Providence, Rhode Island.

Goucher College rises in rankings and gains new accolades from US News & World Report

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:01:00 -0500

The 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranks Goucher College on its list of best National Liberal Arts Colleges and Most Innovative Schools - Colleges.

Gophers start the season strong

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:41:00 -0500

The Goucher College Gophers kicked-off the fall athletic season with a series of wins from women's soccer and women's volleyball to men's soccer and the cross country team.

Deborah Spears Moorehead M.A.C.S. '13 paints the history of her tribe on a mural in Rhode Island.

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:17:00 -0500

Deborah Spears Moorehead M.A.C.S. '13 is painting the history of her tribe on a mural in Providence, Rhode Island.

Gabby Rivera '04 writes comic book series

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:59:00 -0500

Gabby Rivera '04 teamed up with artist Royal A. Dunlap to write "b.b. free," a new original comic book series for queer kids. Read the article to learn more.

Diane Gabriel '82 was featured in Thrive Global's financial series

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:13:00 -0500

Diane Gabriel '82, head of Next Generation Talent at Wells Fargo Advisors, was interviewed for a series that highlights female finance leaders.

The Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College would like to welcome our newest graduating class. Congratulations, Class of 2019!

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 19:01:00 -0500

Goucher College named one of the best colleges by The Princeton Review

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:19:00 -0500

Goucher College has once again been recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation and ranked number one for its highly-regarded study abroad program in The Princeton Review's annual college rankings.

Professor Ailish Hopper in CNN story

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:16:00 -0500

In the essay, Row refers to Associate Professor of Peace Studies Ailish Hopper, who she had spoken to about national ethnic conflicts. Hopper compared the current state of the U.S. to that of Yugoslavia in the 1990s and Northern Ireland in the 1970s.

Sofia Jasani '06 awarded $10,000 counseling fellowship

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 14:54:00 -0500

Sofia Jasani '06, who was awarded a $10,000 counseling fellowship from the National Board of Certified Counselors' (NBCC) Foundation. The funding will support her educational endeavors and facilitate her service to underserved minority populations.

M.A. in Arts Administration student receives career development grant

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:05:00 -0500

M.A. in Arts Administration student Quodesia D. Johnson received a Career Development Grant from The American Association of University Women (AAUW). The grant provides funding to women who are perusing a graduate education, and are preparing to advance their career, change their career, or reenter the workforce. Learn more about Johnson on AAUW's website.

Goucher College, College Board to increase access to AP classes

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:43:00 -0500

Goucher College and College Board are working together to increase access to AP classes in Baltimore City schools.

Goucher graduate to coach lacrosse gold medal game

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:36:26 -0400

Janna Kaufman '07 will coach the Israel women's lacrosse team in the 2019 Women's European Lacrosse Championship Gold Medal Game on July 25.

Alumnae/i career moves

Kailah Figueroa — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:07:00 -0500

Goucher College alumnae/i have been making notable change and advancements in the world around them, impacting their communities and beyond. Some alumnae/i have been in the news this summer regarding career moves and opportunities; here are just a few to look out for!

Darcey Steinke '85 writes Vogue feature "Reagan, Punk Rock, and Me..."

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:44:00 -0500

In "Reagan, Punk Rock, and Me: A Love Story," Darcey Steinke '85 reflects on her college summer job at the White House and life's contradictions.

Goucher Prison Education Partnership featured in The New York Times

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:08:00 -0500

The New York Times followed Maurice Smith '19 on his journey from inmate to Goucher graduate.

M.A.H.P. graduate named chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:24:00 -0500

The US Senate confirmed Aimee Jorjani M.A.H.P. '12 as their first full-time chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).

Summer Science students are learning everywhere

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:36:37 -0400

True to Goucher's ethos of "learning everywhere," a group of Summer Science Research Program students came up for air during two field experiences in June.

Laura Tillman M.F.A. '13 signed a contract for her second book

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:53:00 -0500

Laura Tillman M.F.A. '13 signed a contract for her second book entitled, "The Hundred Lives of Lalo." The book details the life of chef Eduardo "Lalo" Garcia, whose odyssey raises larger questions about the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, the immigrant experience, and the politics of Mexican food on the global stage.

Beth Shakan wins Alvin and Louise Myerberg Arts Leadership Recognition Award

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:10:00 -0500

Beth Shakan, who earned a School Improvement Leadership Certificate at Goucher, is a recipient of the Alvin and Louise Myerberg Arts Leadership Recognition Award, which recognizes outstanding principals who support and encourage arts education and integration in their schools.

Sage Program Director featured in Road Scholar

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:08:00 -0500

Road Scholar interviewed Judy Cohen, program director of Sage Academy for Lifelong Learning, to learn more about Sage, its development, curriculum, and future.

Goucher College receives Fulbright-Hays grant to develop African-centered curricula with Baltimore-area educators

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Fourteen educators and administrators from Goucher College and Baltimore-area schools are taking part in the "Bringing African Studies into the Curriculum: A Multilayered Approach" program.

Student awarded for bacteria research

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:14:00 -0500

Paige Smith ’19 has won the J. Howard Brown Award from the American Society for Microbiology for outstanding undergraduate student research.

Kent Devereaux appointed 12th president of Goucher College

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:51:00 -0500

Devereaux will bring hands-on experience in higher education strategic planning, curriculum innovation, enrollment management, and fundraising for liberal arts institutions.

Elsa Banen Tranter '62 takes initiative to improve Berkeley, CA beaches

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Elsa Banen Tranter '62, a good samaritan and avid walker, is making bay area beaches better in Berkeley, CA.

Lindsey Baker '06, executive director of Patapsco Heritage Greenway, is profiled in the Baltimore Sun

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Executive director of Patapsco Heritage Greenway since 2018, Lindsey Baker '06 shares her affinities for soccer, museums, and international travel.

Congratulations, Class of 2019. Welcome to the AAGC!

Matt Kluga — Tue, 21 May 2019 09:54:00 -0500

The Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College (AAGC) would like to wish members of the Class of 2019 the very best of congratulations on their graduation.

M.A. in Arts Administration faculty wins award

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 11:13:00 -0500

Americans for the Arts announced that Margie Reese, executive director of the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture, will be honored with the Selina Roberts Ottum Award.

Time, The Wall Street Journal feature Bill Nye's Goucher Commencement address

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:51:00 -0500

National news media recognize Bill Nye's Goucher College Commencement speech as one of the most notable of 2019.

Goucher creates partnership with Smithsonian

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:35:00 -0500

Goucher has partnered with the Smithsonian Institution to develop educational curricula for M.A. in Cultural Sustainability students.

Kion La-Mar Mackell, M.Ed. ’19, Commencement Speech

Thu, 30 May 2019 01:00:00 -0500

Kion La-Mar Mackell, M.Ed. ’19, encouraged graduates to demonstrate resilience when facing personal and professional obstacles during Goucher’s 128th Commencement Ceremony.

Bill Nye gives keynote at 2019 Commencement

Tue, 28 May 2019 13:50:23 -0400

The crowd went wild as the keynote speaker for Goucher College's 128th Commencement ceremony, Bill Nye, approached the lectern on Friday, May 24.

2019 Commencement Video and Photos

Thu, 23 May 2019 11:45:00 -0500

Visit the Commencement website for videos and photos commemorating this momentous occasion. Congratulations to Goucher's class of 2019!

How Laura Ebaugh, Class of 1919, helped shape the city of Greenville, SC

Mon, 20 May 2019 16:08:00 -0500

This historical tribute to Laura Ebaugh, Goucher Class of 1919, describes how the professor, social worker, and community organizer helped shape Greenville, South Carolina.

Introducing the 2019 Kratz Center Summer Writing Fellows

Thu, 09 May 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Winners of the Kratz Center Summer Writing Fellowship

Goucher athletes win national championship and Landmark conference titles

Mon, 06 May 2019 16:22:00 -0500

Members of the equestrian, tennis, golf, and track and field teams earned honors this week.

Men's Tennis Wins Fourth Landmark Conference Title

Sat, 04 May 2019 15:00:00 -0500

May The Fourth Be With Goucher Men's Tennis With Its Fourth Landmark Conference Title

Men's Tennis to Host Championship Match Against Scranton on Saturday

Fri, 03 May 2019 10:58:30 -0400

Goucher men's tennis set to host Landmark Conference Championship match in search of fourth-straight crown against Scranton on Saturday.

Jean Guerrero M.F.A. '15 featured in The New York Times

Thu, 02 May 2019 11:26:00 -0500

Jean Guerrero M.F.A. '15 recently wrote an opinion piece, "The Border Realities Beneath the Fury," for The New York Times. Guerrero, who serves as an investigative reporter for KPBS and NPR News, has reported extensively on border migration and immigration issues.

Your support helped us unlock significant gifts while raising funds for the people and programs that keep us, as a community, [UNDAUNTED].

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 10:36:00 -0500

Odessa Goudy '17 receives NSF research fellowship

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:28:00 -0500

Odessa Goudy '17 has received the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award.

2019 Slate of Incoming Leadership to AAGC Board and Committees

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:06:00 -0500

The 2019 slate of incoming AAGC volunteer leadership will be approved at the AAGC annual meeting on Saturday, May 4.

Frances Johnson Lentz '45 selected as 2019 Alumnae/i Public Service Award Recipient

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:50:17 -0400

Frances Johnson Lentz '45, who helped create the Baltimore chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), has been chosen as the 2019 recipient of the Alumnae/i Award for Excellence in Public Service.

New book by Meredith May M.F.A. '11 named a 'don't miss' by USA Today

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:13:00 -0500

"The Honey Bus: A Memoir of Loss, Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees," by Meredith May M.F.A. '11 earned a spot on USA Today's list of "5 books not to miss." May's work, which was her manuscript project while at Goucher, was also named an Amazon Book of the Month for Biographies & Memoirs.

New book by Thomas Kapsidelis, M.F.A. '14 looks at Virginia Tech shooting from survivors' point of view

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 16:46:00 -0500

In his new book, "After Virginia Tech," veteran journalist Thomas Kapsidelis, M.F.A. '14 looks at the 2007 mass shooting from the angle of those who lived through it.

Students garner political experience, present theses

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 10:27:00 -0500

Goucher students are diving into the political process this semester. Six Goucher students will present their senior theses at the Midwest Political Science Association in Chicago. Additionally, five students will attend the Model Senate at Stetson University in Florida, and 16 Goucher students attended the Model UN at Harvard.

U.S. News & World Report features Goucher's study abroad program

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:50:00 -0500

"It really is transformative for students," says Scott Sibley, interim provost at Goucher College in Maryland. "I see students who come back and the growth that they've experienced, the change in them in a positive way now that they've seen more, is wonderful."

Billie Weiss '11 Photographs Red Sox Spring Training

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:24:00 -0500

Boston Red Sox Photographer Billie Weiss '11 Shoots Spring Training for Sports Illustrated

Michele Anderson M.A.C.S. '14 pens opinion piece on rural life and cultural sustainability in The New York Times

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:16:00 -0500

"Go Home to Your 'Dying' Hometown" offers a unique perspective on current cultural and political divisions.

Goucher's M.A. in Arts Administration Program highlighted in The Washington Post

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:03:00 -0500

"We are on the cusp of enormous leadership changes in the arts in the United States," says Program Director Ramona Baker. "Literally every day I see someone else who is stepping down, and we have people who want to be able to step up into those positions."

Ruth Lenrow '74 named one of Maryland's Top 100 Women by The Daily Record

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:35:08 -0400

Goucher College Board of Trustee Chair Ruth Shapiro Lenrow '74 was included on The Daily Record's list of Maryland's Top 100 Women. The list also included Debbie A. Attman, Post-Bac '84.

Professor explores new avenues for teaching at Goucher

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:21:00 -0500

A Russian professor at Goucher since 2003, Czeczulin has recently become the director of the Master of Arts in Teaching at Goucher's Welch Center for Graduate and Professional Studies.

Bill Nye the Science Guy will be 2019 Commencement speaker

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 09:46:00 -0500

Bill Nye, science educator, engineer, and television host, has been named the Goucher College 2019 Commencement speaker. Nye was previously the Commencement speaker in 1999 when he received an honorary doctor of letters degree. The 128th Goucher College Commencement ceremony will take place on May 24, 2019.

Goucher College breaks ground on Evelyn Dyke Schroedl '62 Tennis Center

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:45:00 -0500

101-year-old alumna and former registrar will underwrite new Goucher tennis facility, which will include 12 outdoor courts and be available to the greater Baltimore community.

Professor's research to improve quantitative reasoning centers

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:42:00 -0500

Professor Justine Chasmar earned two awards for research that asks how quantitative reasoning centers can improve student tutoring and overall learning in quantitative fields.

Jesse J. Holland, M.F.A. '12, nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:11:00 -0500

Alumnus and M.F.A. in Nonfiction faculty member Jesse J. Holland was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for his recent book, "Who Is the Black Panther?"

Gender Affirming Closet gives Goucher students room to explore

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:05:00 -0500

The Baltimore Sun Media Group featured the Center for Race, Equity, and Identity's gender affirming closet project in the Towson Times. The Gender Affirming Closet is a continually growing collection of donations created to give students free access to gender expression and gender affirming items in a safe, welcoming environment.

Professor April Oettinger Awarded Fellowship at National Gallery of Art

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:54:00 -0500

Professor April Oettinger has been appointed a Visiting Senior Fellow at the National Gallery of Art's Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts.

Adam Ortiz '96 Named Director of Environmental Protection for Montgomery County

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 15:50:00 -0500

Excellence in Community Service Awarded to Jessica Fugate '11

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 15:32:00 -0500

Odette Ramos '95 named an influential Marylander by The Daily Record

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:55:00 -0500

Odette Ramos '95 named an influential Marylander by The Daily Record

Goucher remembers Dean Martha Nichols for her dedication to students

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:14:00 -0500

An integral part of Goucher, beloved dean Martha A. Nichols '38 died peacefully at Brandon Woods Retirement Community in Lawrence, KS, on December 20. She was born October 26, 1916, in Columbus, OH, to Alfred and Phyllis Arnold.

The book as art

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0500

This past fall, the students of Book Studies 383: The Art and History of the Book, a class taught by Associate Professor April Oettinger, examined fine press books from Goucher’s Special Collections and Archives (SC&A). With guidance from Oettinger and Tara Olivero, the curator of SC&A, students from Book Studies crafted an exhibit featuring books they researched.

President Bowen Discusses Goucher and Future of Liberal Arts on NPR

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:21:00 -0500

President Bowen was the featured guest on WYPR's "Midday" with Tom Hall. The two discussed Goucher's dedication to the liberal arts, the 3Rs of Relationships, Resilience, and Reflection, the Goucher Video Application and other topics during the live radio show.

Andrew Wu Named Director of Athletics at Goucher College

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:27:00 -0500

Dr. Andrew Wu has been appointed as Goucher College’s Associate Dean of Students and Director of Athletics (AD), effective immediately, after serving as the interim AD since last spring.

Mileah Kromer Launches Political Podcast with The Baltimore Sun

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:18:00 -0500

Goucher's Mileah Kromer shares her Maryland politics expertise as the co-host of The Baltimore Sun's new "Roughly Speaking: Government Edition" podcast.

Using math to fight food insecurity

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 12:18:00 -0500

When Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Phong Le ’03 wanted to weave civic engagement into a portion of his Data Analytics for Sustainability course and make math more accessible, he looked to Cass Freedland, Community-Based Learning Program director, for guidance.

Graduate Growth

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:01:09 -0500

The Welch Center is working to address the national growth in graduate program enrollment by launching more than 10 new, mostly online programs for a range of students from undergraduate to professionals

Four students granted Gilman International Scholarships

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:57:00 -0500

Four Goucher students have been selected to receive Gilman scholarships to study abroad in 2019, and two more were named as alternates.

Elizabeth Spires' collection named best poetry of 2018

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:24:00 -0500

A Memory of the Future was named to The New York Times Book Review's best poetry list.

Faculty Friday: Michael Shepard

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:54:22 -0500

Get to know Michael Shepard, adjunct lecturer in Goucher's M.A. in Cultural Sustainability.

Yedda Marks '78 named to On Wall Street's list of Top 75 Branch Managers

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:42:15 -0500

Alumna Yedda Marks, Executive Director, Branch Manager at Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN was listed in the annual publication highlighting the industry’s top branch managers.

Gabby Rivera '04 gives TED talk about her inspiration behind Marvel superhero America Chavez

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

In a funny, personal talk, Rivera shares how her own childhood as a queer Puerto Rican in the Bronx informed this new narrative -- and shows images from the comic book that reveal what happens when a superhero embraces her humanity.

Jess Phoenix, M.F.A. ’18, honored for driving into Woolsey fire zone to save horses

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:13:00 -0500

"I thought, I would not want to be somebody terrified unable to move their horse in a fire and have nobody to call, no help to turn to. So I said, OK, I better go out and make a difference." -Jess Phoenix, M.F.A.'18

Momentum, Milestones, and Many Thanks

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:56:00 -0500

Faculty Friday: Jesse J. Holland '12

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:26:00 -0500

Get to know Jesse J. Holland, M.F.A. '12, adjunct lecturer in and alumnus of Goucher's M.F.A. in Nonfiction.

MACS Students & Alumnae/i Work Featured on World Learning

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:58:22 -0500

"In June 2018, I spent three weeks traveling with Saving What Matters, one of six projects that I was working with on World Learning's Communities Connecting Heritage program."

Abigail Baer, M.A.A.A. '12 Featured on Lancaster Online

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:52:42 -0500

"Meet the new executive director of the Lancaster Museum of Art and the Demuth Museum" by Lancaster Online.

Faculty Friday: Marcia James

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:11:25 -0500

Get to know Marcia James, adjunct lecturer in Goucher's MA in Arts Administration.

Jean Guerrero, M.F.A. '15, Listed on Longreads' "Top 5 Longreads of the Week"

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:00:21 -0500

"My Father Says He's a 'Targeted Individual.' Maybe We All Are" by Jean Guerrero, M.F.A. '15, was listed on Longreads' Top 5 Longreads of the Week.

The AAGC is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Alumnae/i Award for Excellence in Public Service! Please submit nominations by December 31.

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:56:00 -0500

Submit Your Nomination for the AAGC's 2019 Alumnae/i Award for Excellence in Public Service! Nominations are due by December 31, 2018.

AAGC Award for Excellence in Public Service to be Named after Elizabeth Statuta Baker '70

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:17:43 -0400

Mark your calendars and join us for Alumnae/i Weekend 2019, May 3-5!

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:04:00 -0500

Andrew Bernstein '08, MFA '15 Releases First Solo Album

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Saxophonist and composer Andrew Bernstein '08, MFA '15, who is also director of Goucher's MA in Digital Arts and MFA in Art & Technology programs, releases his first solo LP.

Steven Klepper '97 Receives 2018 Tip the Scales of Justice Award

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Appellate Lawyer Steven Klepper '97 Receives 2018 Tip the Scales of Justice Award from the Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project.

Faculty Friday: Porscha Burke '17

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:01:14 -0400

Get to know Porscha Burke, M.F.A. '17, adjunct lecturer in and alumna of Goucher's M.F.A. in Nonfiction.

MACS Faculty & Alumni Presented at American Folklore Society's Annual Meeting

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:05:00 -0500

Several faculty members and alumnae/i of Goucher's M.A. in Cultural Sustainability presented at American Folklore Society's 2018 Annual Meeting.

Goucher College President José Antonio Bowen selected to speak at SXSW EDU

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:57:00 -0500

President Bowen will speak about Goucher's work “Preparing Students for a New Learning Economy” and he will join a national community working to influence the future of teaching and learning. More than 15,000 attendees from around the world are expected.

Lexi Rudolph, M.Ed. '18 Named Head Coach of Notre Dame of Maryland University's Soccer Program

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:52:35 -0400

"I'm extremely excited for our fall season as I'm confident we will continue building upon our success from this past spring."

Faculty Friday: Linda Shopes

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:36:35 -0400

Get to know Linda Shopes, adjunct lecturer in Goucher's M.A. in Cultural Sustainability.

AAGC Digest October 2018

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:41:00 -0500

AAGC Digest October 2018

Linda Shopes to Chair Session at Oral History Association Annual Meeting

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:08:00 -0500

Linda Shopes, M.A. in Cultural Sustainability faculty member, will chair the "Beyond Women's Words: Feminisms and Oral Histories, Then and Now" session on Friday, October 12.

Alumnae Karli Postel '13 and Cary Hundley '18 Make Marks in Equine Community

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:43:53 -0400

A pair of Goucher College equestrian alumnae have made a splash nationally—Karli Postel '13 captured the WCHR Developing Pro Challenge Title and Cary Hundley '18 was selected to participate in the 10th annual Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session.

Professor Elizabeth Spires' Poem Featured in The New York Times Magazine

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:40:00 -0500

Professor Elizabeth Spires' poem featured in The New York Times Magazine.

Faculty Friday: Michael Crowley '08

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:24:39 -0400

Get to know Michael Crowley MAAA '08, adjunct lecturer in Goucher's MA in Arts Administration.

Hopkins Club Invitation to Goucher Alumnae/i

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:18:23 -0400

Hopkins Club Invitation to Goucher Alumnae/i

Goucher Receives Grant for African Studies

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:04:00 -0500

As part of a Fulbright-Hays—Group Projects Abroad Program grant, Goucher professors and local teachers will immerse themselves as students in two African states in the summer of 2019 and return to their classrooms with experiential and first-hand knowledge.

Join us October 19 for the Groundbreaking of the Evelyn Dyke Schroedl '62 Tennis Center and Dedication of the First-Year Village & Mary Fisher Hall!

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:20:00 -0500

FYV-MaryFisher-Tennis

Sam Glickstein '12 is Farming Insects as Livestock of the Future

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:48:00 -0500

Sam Glickstein's Baltimore start-up Biotrophics explores how to use insects as a sustainable farming source.

Faculty Friday: Libby Lai-Bun Chiu

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 09:20:58 -0400

Get to know Libby Lai-Bun Chiu, adjunct lecturer in Goucher's MA in Arts Administration.

Faculty Friday: Thomas Till

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 08:47:30 -0400

Get to know Thomas Till, a faculty member for Goucher's Graduate Programs in Education, as well as the Aquatics Director and Head Men's and Women's Swim Coach for Goucher Athletics.

Pam Kelley MFA '14's "Money Rock" Reviews Charlotte, NC's Racial History

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:51:00 -0500

Pam Kelley MFA '14's debut non-fiction book, "Money Rock: A Family's Story of Cocaine, Race, and Ambition in the New South," is a piercing look into Charlotte, NC's history.

Goucher named one of the Most Innovative Schools by U.S. News & World Report

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:45:00 -0500

The U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges Report has once again ranked Goucher College in its comprehensive list of "Most Innovative Schools."

Faculty Friday: Mary Briggs

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:24:00 -0500

Get to know Mary Briggs, adjunct lecturer in Goucher's MA in Cultural Sustainability.

Alumna uses study abroad experiences to pursue a career in medicine

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:36:00 -0500

Kelly Budge '18 was featured in ASBMB Today for creating a chapter of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) at Goucher as well as for her research accomplishments and endeavors to become a doctor.

The Career Education Office is actively recruiting alumnae/i volunteers for this academic year. Sign up to help Goucher students get a jump on vital career skills.

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:46:00 -0500

Career Volunteers Needed

Goucher earns an A- from Standard and Poor's Global Ratings

Goucher Communications Staff — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 11:13:00 -0500

Goucher earned an A- from Standard and Poor's Global Ratings (S&P), a firm that analyzes an institution's financial status. For Goucher, that meant looking at the student enrollment, the college's largely liquid endowment, and its financial statements, said Alex Antkowiak, the college's controller.

New Book by Earl Swift MFA ’11 Featured on "Best of" Lists

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:17:10 -0400

"Chesapeake Requiem," a new book by Earl Swift MFA '11, was featured on "Best of" lists by Esquire and Outside.

Alumna Finds Strength in Positivity

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:22:00 -0500

On May 27, 2018, after writing a 14-page term paper using a stylus on an iPad (Erin still does not have use of her hands), she graduated from Goucher College to a standing ovation. She describes it as a turning point in her recovering and her confidence. "From the beginning of school to the end, " Erin says, beaming, "I was just so much better."

Goucher's new dorms designed to make students successful

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:41:00 -0500

The two new residence halls join Pagliaro-Selz Hall, which opened in 2016 as part of the First-Year Village--the new home for all first-year students at the school going forward. Goucher's incoming freshmen class is the largest and most diverse in the liberal arts institution's 133-year history.

Authentic Pilates for the Baltimore community—powered by Goucher! First mat class FREE for alumnae/i.

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 11:46:00 -0500

Pilates Center at Goucher College

Bradford Shellhammer '98 Named General Manager of eBay's New York Office

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:14:00 -0500

After joining eBay's executive team in 2016, Shellhammer '98 has been tapped to lead the multinational company's New York office.

President Bowen Flips the Script

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:09:00 -0500

Flipped classrooms are becoming increasingly popular and well-known as the body of research about their value grows. Jose Bowen is a proponent of active classroom learning.

World War II Code Breaker Janice Benario '43 Featured in Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:28:00 -0500

Janice Benario '43, who was recently featured in the June 2018 issue of the Goucher Magazine, recounts her time at Goucher and after as a member of the secret team of female code-breakers who helped naval intelligence decode the German Enigma machine.

CEO Launches Goucher Advantage Program

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:42:59 -0400

Learn more about the Academic Revitalization process, review FAQ's, and watch the recording of August 29's dinner and discussion for alumnae/i.

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:52:00 -0500

Faculty Friday: Andrew Bernstein '08, MFA '15

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:18:00 -0500

Get to know Andrew Bernstein, director of Goucher's MA in Digital Arts and MFA in Art & Technology programs.

Living and Learning Together

Molly Englund — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:02:00 -0500

Goucher College opens two residence halls and celebrates debut of new dining facility and student center

Jean Guerrero M.F.A. '15 Discusses Memoir on PBS NewsHour

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:52:48 -0400

"Crux" by Jean Guerrero M.F.A. '15 is the odyssey of a daughter in search of herself as she comes to terms with her own mentally ill father.

Jean Guerrero M.F.A. '15 Featured in Pasadena Weekly

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:37:00 -0500

Journalist Jean Guerrero M.F.A. '15 discusses life and death, daughters and fathers, borders as metaphor and her piercing memoir 'Crux.'

Kimberly Dimond M.A.A.A. '12 Named Carmel Symphony Orchestra's Executive Director

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:30:50 -0400

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra has named Kimberly Dimond M.A.A.A. '12 as executive director.

President Bowen Discusses the 3Cs: Curriculum, Community and Careers

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:51:00 -0500

President Bowen contends that students must leave Goucher "prepared for the jobs of the future--some of which haven't even been invented yet." To do that, he says, students must become lifelong learners who can think critically and points to three areas vital to cultivating those skills: curriculum, community and career, or, as he has branded them, the 3Cs.

Professor Elizabeth Spires' New Book "A Memory of the Future" Featured in The Baltimore Sun

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:26:00 -0500

Professor Elizabeth Spires' New Book "A Memory of the Future" Featured in The Baltimore Sun.

Maryland Folklife Takes Center Stage

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 08:20:00 -0500

In an increasingly fast-paced globalized society, how does one preserve ancient traditions and cultural heritage? Over the past year, M.A. in Cultural Sustainability professors and students have been working on projects addressing that question.

Help us welcome the Class of 2022 to Goucher's new First-Year Village by volunteering at Move-In Day August 18.

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:05:00 -0500

Help us welcome the Class of 2022 by volunteering at Move-In Day August 18!

Andrew Bernstein '08, MFA '15 Debuts Goucher's First Art and Technology Salon

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Alumnus and director of Goucher's MFA in Art & Technology and MA in Digital Arts programs, Andrew Bernstein '08, MFA '15 plays in 360 degrees of sound at Goucher's first Art and Technology Salon.

Jillian Storms '80, P'19 Receives Preservation Maryland's 2018 Harrison Volunteer Award

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:11:00 -0500

A passionate architect and preservationist, Storms was honored in May with this year's Preservation Maryland Harrison Volunteer Award for her leading role with American Institute of Architects (AIA) Baltimore, extensively researching and sharing the contributions of women in architecture across Maryland.

Goucher College Now Smoke-Free

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Effective July 16, 2018, Goucher has transitioned to a smoke-free campus, joining thousands of other colleges and universities in taking this major step in addressing the health and environmental concerns related to smoking and other tobacco use. For information on the policy, as well as smoking cessation resources and a list of frequently asked questions, please visit www.goucher.edu/smokefree.

WYPR Highlights Historical Contributions of Jean Harvey Baker '61

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:27:00 -0500

In this short WYPR radio essay, historian, Goucher Professor Emerita, and alumna Jean Harvey Baker ’61 is celebrated for her pioneering work “making a place for women in the public eye.”

Thanks to the efforts of our comprehensive [UNDAUNTED] campaign, the First-Year Village and newly renovated Mary Fisher community dining space are now open!

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500

First Year Village, Mary Fisher Renovations

Thanks to everyone who attended a Gophers in the City event this summer!

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 15:15:00 -0500

Gophers in the City 2019

Tim Hartung, M.Ed. '18 Named Full-Time Assistant Cross Country/Distance Coach at Springfield College

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:40:40 -0400

"After graduating from York in 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Hartung was an assistant cross country coach at Lebanon Valley College in 2015. Most recently he was a graduate assistant for the cross country and track and field teams at Goucher College while obtaining his [M.Ed] in Athletic Leadership and Administration."

Nudges, the Learning Economy, and a New 3Rs: Relationships, Resilience, and Reflection

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:27:00 -0500

Goucher College President José Antonio Bowen featured in Liberal Education magazine.

Peter Wells '14 Creating Edible Forests in Christchurch

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:13:00 -0500

Goucher grad Peter Wells '14 is creating Christchurch, NZ's first public food forest with the Otakaro Orchard Project.

Jean Guerrero M.F.A. '15 Takes Home An Emmy

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:56:00 -0500

Alumna Jean Guerrero and her team won a local Emmy for their reporting on the U.S.-Mexico border, focusing on the real and human impact of everything from existing barriers, policy, and the proposed wall by President Trump.

Kelly Carr M.F.A. '06 Wins 2018 TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:41:00 -0500

Kelly Carr M.F.A. '06 and Jaimi Dowdell, freelance reporters writing for The Boston Globe, were awarded for their investigation "Secrets in the Sky", which details the failures of the Federal Aviation Administration's registration of U.S. planes and pilots.

Professor Madison Smartt Bell's Work Named to Summer Reading List

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:04:00 -0500

Professor Madison Smartt Bell was included on CBS Baltimore’s list of five Baltimore authors to put on summer reading lists.

M.A. in Arts Administration Director and Alumna Lead Sessions at AFTA Convention

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:49:00 -0500

M.A. in Arts Administration Director Ramona Baker and alumna Sofia Klatzker MAAA '10 will be leading sessions at the Americans for the Arts 2018 Annual Convention.

Marian Cosmides MAHP '11 Featured in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:07:35 -0400

Marian Cosmides MAHP '11 restored the home where four generations of her mother's family lived. Now the East Deutschtown house is one of six homes, five businesses and a historic German club that will be open for the East Northside House Tour.

Congratulations, Class of 2018! As our newest group of graduates, we welcome you to the Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College (AAGC)!

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Commencement 2018

Join alumnae/i and friends at one of several events in Europe this summer to learn more about the comprehensive [UNDAUNTED] campaign and Goucher's bold, new future.

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 10:18:00 -0500

Join alumnae/i and friends at one of several events in Europe this summer to learn more about the comprehensive [UNDAUNTED] campaign and Goucher's bold, new future.

Nonfiction Alumnus and Students Featured in The New York Times

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:09:00 -0500

Jonathan Green M.F.A. '15, Elizabeth Hebert M.F.A. '19, and Jess Phoenix M.F.A. '19 were recently featured in The New York Times.

Jaclyn Peiser '14 Opens Up About Heart Attack At a Young Age in NY Times Article

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:35:00 -0500

In this New York Times feature, Jaclyn (Jackie) Peiser '14 personally writes of her experience having a heart attack at 24 due to a rare autoimmune disease.

Remembering Professor Stuart Meck (1947-2018)

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:34:00 -0500

M.A. in Historic Preservation lecturer Stuart Meck passed away on April 15, 2018. Stuart was a core faculty member in the MAHP program who regularly taught his course on Urban History. We thank him for his years of dedicated teaching at Goucher College.

MACS Faculty Member Selina Morales Selected to Participate in American Folklore Society's Summer Folklore Institute

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:23:00 -0500

Selina Morales has been selected to participate in the American Folklore Society's 2018 China-Japan-US Summer Folklore Institute, which will take place at the School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe.

Hannah Spiegelman '15 Makes Modern Ice Cream Inspired By History

Wed, 30 May 2018 12:46:26 -0400

According to NPR, Goucher alumna Hannah Spiegelman "creates unique ice cream flavors inspired by everything from historical figures to art history, mythology, astrology and historic events."

Goucher Prison Education Partnership's First Bachelor's Degree Graduate Featured in The Washington Post

Fri, 25 May 2018 15:53:00 -0500

Donte Small '18 is the first GPEP student to graduate with a Goucher College bachelor's degree.

Watch a Video of Commencement 2018

Thu, 24 May 2018 09:56:00 -0500

Goucher presented a live video stream of Commencement on Friday, May 25, 2018, at 10:30 a.m.

Welcome Class of 2018 & New AAGC Leadership

Wed, 16 May 2018 15:18:53 -0400

Goucher students and alumnae earn Fulbright Awards

Mon, 14 May 2018 11:00:00 -0500

For the second year in a row, Goucher College has earned four or more Fulbright awards.

Goucher Equestrian Success of Cary Hundley '18 Featured on FOX

Fri, 11 May 2018 09:39:00 -0500

Cary Hundley '18 Caps Goucher Career with Eighth Place Finish at IHSA National Championships

Professor Victor Ricciardi's New Book "Financial Behavior" Receives Positive Review

Thu, 10 May 2018 09:34:00 -0500

Goucher College Finance Professor Victor Ricciardi's new book Financial Behavior receives positive book review from CFA Institute.

Alumnae/i Are Invited to the 2018 MCC Career Fair—Friday, June 1 at UMBC, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sun, 06 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500

2018 Maryland Career Consortium Career Fair

Goucher Men's Tennis and Golf Teams Win Landmark Conference Championships

Mon, 07 May 2018 11:46:00 -0500

This is the third straight year the men's tennis team has one and the inaugural year for the Gopher's golf team.

22nd Annual Scholarship Luncheon

Fri, 04 May 2018 12:24:00 -0500

On April 12, 2018, Goucher celebrated our many generous alumnae/i and friends who support student financial aid through our scholarship program.

Courtney White '00 Named IRSD 2018 Teacher of the Year

Tue, 01 May 2018 12:27:53 -0400

Courtney White '00, a third-grade teacher at North Georgetown Elementary in Georgetown, Delaware, was named Indian River School District's 2018-19 Teacher of the Year.

Goucher students and alumna present at literary conference

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:55:00 -0500

Three students took their studies to the "Reading Frankenstein, Reading the 21st Century" conference at Morgan State University, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein.

High Achievement Earns Goucher Students Nominations to Teachers of Promise Institute

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:59:20 -0400

Seven undergraduate and graduate students were nominated to participate in the Teachers of Promise Institute, a one-day institute for educators who demonstrate high academic achievement and teaching skills.

Dr. La Jerne Cornish earns prestigious new position

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:22:00 -0500

Goucher College is proud to announce that Dr. La Jerne Terry Cornish '83, M.Ed. '94, P '18 will become the new provost and senior vice president of educational affairs at Ithaca College.

Three Goucher Grads Win National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:46:00 -0500

Three Goucher grads have been awarded 2018 Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation! Congratulations to Ciara Alethea McAfee ’14, Katrina Ramirez-Meyers ’11, and Carolina Mejia Pena ’16.

Remembering Professor Emerita Marianne Githens

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:17:00 -0500

Beloved by generations of students, Dr. Marianne Githens had a long career at Goucher, where she had a strong hand in shaping the community that we are today. A special memorial service has been planned to remember her on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 9 a.m.

Congratulations to Our 2018 AAGC Annual Meeting Award Recipients!

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:47:00 -0500

Congratulations to this year's Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College Annual Meeting Award Recipients, who were honored over Alumnae/i Weekend on Saturday, April 28! Thank you all for your generosity, initiative, and support of Goucher.

2018 Commencement Activities—Information For Alumnae/i

Sun, 20 May 2018 16:45:00 -0500

Goucher Alumnae/i are kindly invited to participate in Goucher College's 2018 Commencement activities. RSVPs are requested for some events – see schedule for details.

2018 AAGC Annual Meeting

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:39:03 -0400

President Bowen honored by Chamber of Commerce

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:47:00 -0500

Goucher College President José Antonio Bowen was honored by the Towson Chamber of Commerce at the inaugural "Toast of the Town" awards event on April 14.

Trustee to be honored by the Legal Aid Society

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:19:00 -0500

Goucher College Trustee Richard J. Davis will be honored with the 2018 Servants of Justice Award from The Legal Aid Society.

Shelley Stokes-Hammond MAHP '11 Featured in Shaker Life

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:12:00 -0500

In Shaker Life, Shelley Stokes-Hammond MAHP '11 discusses her upbringing and her master's thesis "Recognizing Ludlow - A National Treasure: A Community that Stood Firm for Equality," in which she highlights the importance of the Ludlow Community Association in the context of the national civil rights movement.

Graduate Student Named Fulbright Finalist

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:29:00 -0500

M.A. in Cultural Sustainability student Nicole Guzenski ’18 has been chosen as a finalist for the Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Fellowship. She is the first graduate student at Goucher College to be named a Fulbright finalist.

Registration has been extended for the 23rd annual Blue & Gold Golf Tournament—June 4, 2018. Discounts available for alumnae/i participants!

Tue, 08 May 2018 16:50:00 -0500

Registration has been extended for the 23rd annual Blue & Gold Golf Tournament June 4, 2018. Discounts available for alumnae/i participants!

Goucher College Named "Most Innovative College" by U.S. News & World Report

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0500

U.S. News and World Report released its 2017 college guide, and Goucher was once again ranked and included in many comprehensive lists that reflect the college’s core values.

Olive Wetzel Dennis 1908: World's First Service Engineer

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:15:08 -0400

Olive Wetzel Dennis, Class of 1908, spent decades making improvements to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad as its first "Lady Engineer."

Teresa Coleman Wash MAAA '17 Featured on Dallas News

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:14:00 -0500

"Teresa Coleman Wash is demanding a place for female playwrights with her 'Down for #TheCount' festival."

Goucher College Business Circle welcomed T. Rowe Price CEO Bill Stromberg

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 14:10:00 -0500

More than 100 business and education leaders discussed ways to create long term success.

MAHP Assistant Director Betsy Bradley on Theory, Policy & Practice in Historic Preservation

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:35:26 -0400

"Teaching in the Goucher College master's degree program in historic preservation for ten years has sharpened my understanding of the relationship between theory, policy and practice."

Memoirist Victoria Stopp M.F.A. '05 Featured on Fox 5 Atlanta

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:09:59 -0400

Victoria Stopp M.F.A. '05 discussed her experiences with chronic pain and her memoir "Hurting Like Hell, Living with Gusto, My Battle with Chronic Pain" on Fox 5 Atlanta.

Film Co-Written by Nonfiction Faculty Member Laura Wexler Will Screen at Tribeca

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:01:00 -0500

"Dinner Party," a film co-written by M.F.A. in Nonfiction faculty member Laura Wexler, will screen at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.

Goucher's New Curriculum Included in Inside Higher Ed

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:18:00 -0500

Goucher’s new curriculum was highlighted for preparing students for a changing work force in the “Innovation and the Independent College: Examples From the Sector” report issued by the Council of Independent Colleges.

Melissa Bleier MAHP '09 on Becoming "The Track Girl"

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:52:00 -0500

M.A. in Historic Preservation alumna Melissa Bleier '09 wrote her thesis on heritage speedways and their place in American cultural landscapes, and has been working on the preservation of speedways ever since.

Alumnae/i Volunteers Step Up For Spring-Break Student Programs

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:35:00 -0500

This week alumnae/i led the way in welcoming students to their homes and places of work over spring break.

Assistant Professor David Zurawik Wins Media Criticism Award

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:12:00 -0500

The Baltimore Sun media critic and Goucher communication and media studies assistant professor wins Penn State's annual Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism.

Goucher Alumnae/i Among Baltimore County Teacher of the Year Nominees

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 08:56:00 -0500

Congratulations to the 11 undergraduate and Graduate Programs in Education alumnae/i who have been nominated for Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

Governor Hogan and Comptroller Franchot visit Goucher for "Governing Maryland Communities" discussion

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:27:00 -0500

Goucher College hosted "Governing Maryland Communities: A Conversation with Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot."

Associate Professor Julie Chernov Hwang Discusses Her New Book ‘Why Terrorists Quit’

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:02:00 -0500

Through interviews with current and former leaders and followers of radical Islamist groups in Indonesia, Hwang's book examines why terrorists decide to leave their organizations of terror and how the state can help them reintegrate into nonterrorist society.

Aimee Jorjani MAHP '12 Nominated to be National Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:49:23 -0400

Aimee Jorjani '12, M.A. in Historic Preservation, has been nominated by the President of the United States to be the National Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation for the remainder of a four year term.

Goucher College Announces “UNDAUNTED” Campaign to Raise $100 Million

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:07:00 -0500

Jackson Gilman-Forlini '12, MAHP '18 Featured in Baltimore Sun

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:49:00 -0500

Jackson Gilman-Forlini '12, '18, who is currently studying to receive his M.A. in Historic Preservation, served on the task force formed by Mayor Pugh to study the removal of Baltimore's Confederate monuments.

Goucher College announces "Undaunted" campaign to raise $100 million

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:16:00 -0500

Goucher College has launched a comprehensive capital campaign entitled "Undaunted."

UNDAUNTED: Goucher unveils bold campaign for the future

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Thank you to everyone who attended our 12th annual Jewell Robinson Dinner on February 23rd. Please enjoy these photos from the evening.

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Digital Arts Program Director to Perform at Kennedy Center

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:16:40 -0500

On March 14, Andrew Bernstein will perform with his band, Horse Lords, during DIRECT CURRENT, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' new two-week celebration of contemporary culture. Horse Lords incorporates electronics, custom software, and modified and expanded instruments into the framework of a rock band.

Nonfiction Faculty & Students Speaking at AWP Conference & Bookfair

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:40:05 -0500

M.F.A. in Nonfiction faculty and students will be speaking at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs annual conference in Tampa, FL, March 7-10.

Associate Professor Margret Grebowicz on the Future of Mountain Climbing

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:05:00 -0500

Associate Professor Margret Grebowicz has a piece on The Atlantic website about the team planning to climb K2 in the Himalayas, also known as the "Savage Mountain."

Nancy Marcus '72

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0500

We are sad to announce that our friend and former trustee, Dr. Nancy Marcus '72, passed away peacefully at her home on February 12, 2018 surrounded by family and friends.

Professor Jamie Mullaney on What Comes After #MeToo

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:44:00 -0500

Baltimore STYLE Magazine featured Goucher College Sociology Professor Jamie Mullaney discussing what to expect in our workplaces and society after the #MeToo movement.

Professor Emerita Marianne Githens

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:58:00 -0500

The college has received the sad news that Professor Emerita of Political Science Marianne Githens died Tuesday, February 27, of natural causes at the age of 83.

Ted Domers ’05 Receives the Lindback Foundation’s 2018 Distinguished Principal Leadership Award

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:17:00 -0500

Educator Ted Domers '05 is one of seven Philadelphia school district principals to win the Lindback Foundation's 2018 Distinguished Principal Leadership Award.

Award-winning journalist April Ryan to deliver Commencement address

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:01:00 -0500

April D. Ryan, veteran White House correspondent, will be the keynote speaker for Goucher College's 127th Commencement.

Goucher College Celebrates Record Number of Fulbright Recipients

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 10:39:00 -0500

Goucher College Celebrates Record Number of Fulbright Recipients

"What Can and Can't Be Said: Commemorating African-American History in the Shadow of the Confederacy" Schroedl Lecture with Dell Upton, March 6, 2018

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:49:00 -0500

"What Can and Can't Be Said: Commemorating African-American History in the Shadow of the Confederacy" Schroedl Lecture with Dell Upton, March 6, 2018

Goucher supports peaceful student protesters

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:09:00 -0500

Goucher promises that all offers of admissions will not be affected by participation in peaceful protests.

Douglas Alban '11, M.Ed. named Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Men's Swimming & Diving Coach of the Year

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:41:00 -0500

Douglas Alban '11, M.Ed, head Men's Swim Coach of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, has been voted the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Men's Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year.

Porscha Burke M.F.A. '17 Featured in Slice Magazine

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:41:05 -0500

In an interview with Slice Magazine, Porscha Burke M.F.A. '17 talks about working with Maya Angelou; how an M.F.A. and Goucher have helped her; her thesis on A Tribe Called Quest; and life as a publishing manager.

Associate Professor of Religion Ann W. Duncan in the Journal of the American Academy of Religion

Office of Communications — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:38:00 -0500

Associate Professor of Religion Ann W. Duncan, who studies religious "nones," who claim no religious affiliation, has published a thought provoking examination of the Sacred Living Movement, a recent spiritual birth movement in the United States.

Goucher College is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:09:00 -0500

Goucher College produced record number of Fulbright recipients in the 2017-18 academic year.

Excited for Black Panther? Jesse Holland, M.F.A. '12, wrote the book

Office of Communications — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:03:00 -0500

Goucher professor and former trustee on the new Marvel movie

Claudia Robins Whitman '63 to Receive 2018 Award for Excellence in Public Service

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:09:00 -0500

Social justice advocate, artist, and 1963 Goucher graduate Claudia Robins Whitman has been named recipient of the 2018 Award for Excellence in Public Service. She will be honored by President Bowen and the Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College (AAGC) at the AAGC annual meeting over Alumnae/i Weekend on Saturday, April 28.

Update From Graduate Programs at The Welch Center

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:49:00 -0500

Creative and innovative ideas are generating excitement at Graduate Programs at The Welch Center! Here are the recent developments and the latest initiatives for 2018-19.

Seeking Alumnae/i for Spring 2018 Goucher Community Choir

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:42:00 -0500

Alumnae/i are invited to join the newly formed Spring 2018 Goucher College Community Choir. No auditions. No fees. All are welcome!

Presenting the 12th Annual Jewell Robinson Dinner

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:19:00 -0500

AAGC director, current faculty member, and last year's Marguerite Barland '60 Award Recipient Jesse J. Holland MFA '12 invites alumnae/i to join him at the 12th Annual Jewell Robinson Dinner.

Nancy Smith Lurie Marks '48 Shares In the Glory of Son's First Super Bowl Win

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:29:00 -0500

Nancy Smith Lurie Marks '48 was with her son, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles Jeffrey Lurie, for the Eagles' LII Super Bowl victory in Minneapolis, MN on February 4. For them, winning was a family affair.

President Bowen and Goucher alumnus named Influential Marylanders

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:43:00 -0500

Goucher College President José Antonio Bowen has been included on the list of 2018 Influential Marylanders by The Daily Record. The honorees were selected for their significant contributions to their respective fields and for their leadership in Maryland. "This year's Influential Marylanders are successful and engaged leaders who constantly work to improve our lives, our state, and our future. What they do makes a difference for many of us in Maryland," said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, publisher of The Daily Record. "They are at the pinnacle of their chosen professions. They are visionary. They are respected. The Daily Record is pleased to honor them." In addition to this honor, President Bowen also recently received the Ernest L. Boyer Award from the New American Colleges & Universities for his contributions to American higher education, his work as an advocate for the liberal arts, and his innovative teaching methods. Also included on this year's list of Influential Marylanders was Jorge Castillo '99, chairman, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and CEO, ¡Onward! Estrategias. Castillo was recognized for his civic leadership. An awards ceremony will take place on March 22.

Goucher Poll Releases Fall Results

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 13:21:00 -0500

The Goucher Poll surveys Maryland twice yearly. In their Fall poll, they asked about race, immigration, politics, and a variety of issues facing Maryland.

Library acquires 15th-century prayer book

Special Collections — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:48:00 -0500

The Goucher College Library's Special Collections and Archives has acquired the Berners Hours, a 237-leaf illuminated manuscript prayer book.

A Look Back at Winter Residency 2018

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:53:42 -0500

Thank you to our students, faculty, and staff for another wonderful residency!

Goucher's New Curriculum Featured in Inside Higher Ed

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:20:00 -0500

Goucher's new curriculum gives students the opportunity to deal with real-world questions through an interdisciplinary lens.

Reporting by Jean Guerrero M.F.A. '15 Featured on PBS NewsHour

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:22:00 -0500

A piece by Jean Guerrero M.F.A. '15, fronteras reporter for KPBS, titled "Will Trump’s wall ever be built?" was featured on PBS NewsHour.

Trustee wins lifetime achievement award

Office of Communications — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:36:00 -0500

Robin Fogel Shaivitz '72 received the Maryland Government Relations Association's lifetime achievement award in Annapolis, January 30.

Goucher's 58th Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Lecture-Performance "From Bach to Broadway," February 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:21:00 -0500

A Concert Artist's Sampler: From Bach to Broadway

Introducing the AAGC Digest

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:49:00 -0500

AAGC president Kara Byrne Bundy '02 introduces a new email digest for alumnae/i.

Altomease Rucker Kennedy '71 Chosen As 2018 Recipient of Marguerite Barland '60 Merit Award

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:09:00 -0500

Kennedy, who is a Partner in the D.C. office of Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP, has a long and successful history of representing whistleblower clients in cases arising under the False Claims Act.

Pod Save the People Features GPEP

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 13:25:00 -0500

The Goucher College Prison Education Program (GPEP) was featured on Pod Save the People. DeRay McKesson spoke with GPEP director Amy Roza, and current and former Goucher students Donte Small '18, Ramieka Robinson-Peoples and Sekwan Merritt about their experiences in GPEP.

Theo Emery M.F.A. '14 Discusses New Book on NPR's 1a

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:51:00 -0500

Emery discussed his new book "Hellfire Boys" with 1a's Joshua Johnson. "Hellfire Boys" was released on November 14, 2017.

Emma in America Updated

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 10:00:41 -0500

The Goucher College Library has expanded the Emma in America website.

Film Co-Written by CNF Faculty Member Laura Wexler Will Premiere at Sundance

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 13:45:27 -0500

"Dinner Party," a film co-written by M.F.A. in Creative Nonfiction faculty member Laura Wexler, will premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

Rebecca Friedman '09 and Pete Commander '13 Lead Charm City Ballet's Production of "A Christmas Carol"

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:41:42 -0500

Goucher alumnae/i Rebecca Friedman '09 and Pete Commander '13 lead Charm City Ballet's annual winter production of "A Christmas Carol." Goucher Professor Rick Southerland reprises his role as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Deborah Roffman '68 Featured on WYPR's "On the Record"

Deborah Roffman '68 Featured on WYPR's "On the Record" — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Author and human sexuality educator Deborah Roffman '68 spoke with WYPR's Sheilah Kast recently about the significant events and changing attitudes of recent years that has led to the "reckoning America is experiencing around sexual harassment."

U.S. News & World Report Features Goucher

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:09:00 -0500

Goucher College was featured in U.S. News & World Report for the programs and support services the college offers to low-income students.

Problem Solvers

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:57:00 -0500

Goucher has never been short of creative thinkers looking for problems to solve.

Kathryn Walker '14 Writes "What I've Learned From Marathon Training"

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:37:00 -0500

Life-long runner Kathryn "Kat" Walker '14 successfully completed her first marathon December 2. Here Kat shares what she learned during the training process about herself and the sport she loves.

Stephanie Coldren Named One of The Daily Record's 2017 Leading Women

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:54:00 -0500

Stephanie Coldren Named One of The Daily Record's 2017 Leading Women

2016-2017 Year in Review - Goucher Society Honor Roll and Annual Report

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:20:00 -0500

Goucher Graduate Fellowships Available in Eight Fields. Application Deadline is March 5, 2018!

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 13:04:00 -0500

Former Trustee Chuck Donofrio dies at 62

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:46:00 -0500

Former Goucher Trustee Harold C. “Chuck” Donofrio Jr. died on Sunday after a long illness, at the age of 62. He served on the board from 1997-2005 and again from 2008-10.

Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo M.F.A. '14 Discusses New Book on NPR's "Fresh Air"

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 10:37:00 -0500

Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo M.F.A. '14 was featured on NPR's "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross while promoting his new memoir "Counting Backwards: A Doctor's Notes on Anesthesia." Przybylo began this book while a graduate student in the Creative Nonfiction program.

The Washington Post - Historical Context of Net Neutrality

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:52:00 -0500

Assistant Professor Danny Kimball examines the historical context of net neutrality.

MACS Instructor Selina Morales Named One of the 2017 Delaware Valley's Most Influential Latinos

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:55:00 -0500

Impacto Latin Newspaper bestowed the honor for Selina's dedicated service as Director for the Philadelphia Folklore Project.

#GivingTuesday Is a Global Day of Giving! Join the Movement and Give to Goucher on November 28!

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:58:00 -0500

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving! Join the movement and give to Goucher on November 28, 2017!

Thanks to Everyone Who Attended the Imani Fund Appreciation Lunch, November 5, 2017!

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 10:25:00 -0500

At an appreciation lunch on November 5, Goucher thanked donors of the Imani Fund, which supports the study abroad experience of selected students in the Maryland Scholars Program.

AAGC Member Named to ADA Board

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:24:00 -0500

Linda Himmelberger ’74, board member (and former president) of the Alumnae and Alumni of Goucher College, has been installed as a trustee of the 161,000-member American Dental Association.

Goucher College Business Circle Welcomes BGE CEO Calvin Butler

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:05:54 -0400

70 Maryland Business Leaders Met to Discuss Jobs of the Future and Evolving Marketplaces

Two MACS Alumni Help Create Exchange Program Between the U.S. & Bosnia Herzegovina

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:41:00 -0500

Mike Vlahovich '15, founding director of Coastal Heritage Alliance, and Heather Gerhart '16, moderator of The Collaborative Digital Storytelling Hub, have developed a student exchange program between the U.S. and Bosnia Herzegovina that will be implemented in 2018.

Baltimore County Recognizes Goucher Student with Award

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:59:07 -0400

Jessica Solomon '18 won the the Education Advocate of the Year Award at the 27th annual Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities Awards ceremony.

Nina Kasniunas honored

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 09:33:00 -0500

On October 19, at the first-ever ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony to recognize colleges and universities committed to increasing college student voting rates, Nina Kasniunas, Arsht Professor in Ethics and Leadership at Goucher College, received a Champion Award for being a standout faculty member.

Valerie Boyd M.F.A. '99 Receives 2017 Georgia Governor's Award for the Arts and Humanities

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:55:00 -0500

Valerie Boyd M.F.A. '99 was named as a recipient of the 2017 Georgia Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities.

MAES Instructor Carolyn Raffensperger to Present at the Women’s Congress for Future Generations

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:28:00 -0500

M.A. in Environmental Studies faculty member Carolyn Raffensperger will present "Guardians of Future Generations: The Tree of Life holds the scales of Justice" at the Women's Congress for Future Generations in Minnesota, on November 4.

MAAA Instructor Sara Leonard to Present at National Arts Marketing Conference

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:20:00 -0500

M.A. in Arts Administration faculty member Sara Leonard will present "Segmenting and Targeting Your Audience Without Breaking the Bank" at the National Arts Marketing Conference in Memphis, TN, on November 12.

Combatting Extremism in Indonesia

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:14:00 -0500

Professor Julie Chernov Hwang writes on extremist groups in Indonesia.

Writer Chris Arvidson MFA '03 Shares Love of Craft in Winston-Salem Journal

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:14:00 -0500

Writer Chris Arvidson MFA '03 Shares Love of Craft in Winston-Salem Journal

Goucher Leads Nationally in Equitable Pay

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:25:00 -0500

Goucher is the only liberal arts college in the country recognized for representing and paying females and racial/ethnic minorities equally across exempt-level staff positions, according to The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources' recent research.

Graduate Programs in Education Launches New Online Class, "Seminar in At-Risk Students: Suicide Prevention"

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:47:00 -0500

Counselors can satisfy the Lauryn's Law requirement for professional development for MSDE certification renewal with Goucher's new online class.

Inventor of TB Skin Test Florence Seibert '18 Featured in Forbes Magazine

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Florence Seibert, Goucher alumna Class of 1918 and inventor of the tuberculosis skin test, is featured with her sister, Mabel, in Forbes Magazine article.

Jorge Eduardo Castillo '99 Receives NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Jorge Eduardo Castillo '99 was honored with the NFL's Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award on October 1 at the Baltimore Raven's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers!

Now Accepting Nominations for Marguerite Barland '60 Merit Award and Award For Excellence in Public Service

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:54:00 -0500

Now Accepting Nominations for Marguerite Barland '60 Merit Award and Award For Excellence in Public Service

Carol Crocker '72 Featured in PBS Series "The Vietnam War"

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:30:00 -0500

Carol Crocker '72 Featured in PBS Series "The Vietnam War"

Hundley Earns Second High Collegiate Medal in Goucher History

Sat, 16 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Senior Cary Hundley earned the High Collegiate Medal as the Gophers finished sixth at the Tournament of Champions Preseason Classic held at Randolph College on Saturday.

Pollster, Students Aim For Accuracy, Transparency

WBAL — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 09:55:00 -0500

WBAL profiles Goucher students conducting the Goucher Poll with Dr. Mileah Kromer of the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center.

Andrew Bernstein '08, M.F.A. '16 to Perform at Artist Tribute Curated by Animal Collective

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:22:00 -0500

On 9/30, Andrew Bernstein '08, M.F.A. '16, interim director of the M.A. and M.F.A. Digital Arts, will perform at an event curated by Animal Collective, in tribute to experimental musician and artist Tony Conrad.

Christen Tacka '05 M.Ed. Named Wicomico County Teacher of the Year

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 08:22:00 -0500

"I tell people that I love my job. I know it sounds corny but I love getting up every day and going into my school and being able to positively interact with students," Ms. Tacka said.

Arts Administration Faculty Present at Gard Foundation's Arts Symposium

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:58:00 -0500

Last year, 30 people, including three M.A. in Arts Administration faculty, gathered for four days to examine the evolution of the arts in the U.S. Presentations from the symposium are now available online.

Associated Press Profile of International Storyteller Queen Nur '13 MACS

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:24:00 -0500

Karen "Queen Nur" Abdul-Malik '13 MACS has been telling stories since she was 9-years-old. She travels the country and the world, making stops at storytelling appearances and events. Abdul-Malik continues to preserve African American culture through her folk telling efforts.

The New York Times - The Real Campus Scourge

Sun, 03 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The New York Times columnist Frank Bruni included Goucher College's new design thinking in his weekend column.

President Bowen to be Honored by NAC&U

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 11:45:00 -0500

Goucher College president José Antonio Bowen will be receiving the Ernst L. Boyer Award from New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U). The national award honors those who are making a significant contribution to American higher education. Dr. Bowen will receive the award on January 25, 2018 at the NAC&U national meeting in DC where he will also deliver a lecture entitled, "Technology, The Liberal Arts and the New Learning Economy."

Goucher Recognized for Student Success by U.S. News & World Report

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:16:00 -0500

Goucher College has been included in U.S. News and World Report's 2018 college guide. Goucher, as in previous years, was included in several lists that reflect the college's core values and show how the institution continues to be a leader in the liberal arts.

Professor Kathy Flann Wins Best Book Award

Molly Englund — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Professor Kathy Flann has won the 2016 Best Book Award in the short story category for her collection Get a Grip.

Prof. Jenny Lenkowski Receives NIH Grant

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500

The National Institutes of Health have awarded a $381,000 research grant to Goucher College Assistant Professor of Biology Jenny Lenkowski. The grant, from the National Eye Institute of NIH, will go to support Lenkowski's work with undergraduate researchers at Goucher over the next three years.

Goucher's April Oettinger Receives NEH Summer Stipends Award

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:00:00 -0500

April Oettinger, an associate professor of art history in Goucher College's Art and Art History Department, has been named a recipient of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipends award.

Message from the President - Response to the DACA Announcement

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 17:25:00 -0500

We live in increasingly difficult times, and are continually faced with large questions about who we are as people, and as a community. I feel an overwhelming sense of pride in knowing that when our community faces these challenges, we consistently step up and accept our role as being agents of change for a better world. Earlier this year, I shared an important message with members of our community and it's one I want to share with you now.

New Leaders of the AAGC

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:11:00 -0500

The AAGC Board of Directors welcomed new alumni to the top leadership positions this summer.

CNF Alumna Kristina Gaddy '15 Debut Book Coming 2019

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 11:11:00 -0500

The nonfiction debut of Kristina Gaddy M.F.A. '15, Flowers in the Gutter, has been acquired by Dutton and was highlighted in Publishers Weekly.

Building Project Updates

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:05:00 -0500

We're excited about our new improvements and wanted to let you know what to expect in the near future as we continue to make our campus the model for the liberal arts in the 21st century.

Inside Higher Ed--Survey Centers and the Academy

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:21:00 -0500

Turn to any news outlet, and you will find a public opinion poll bearing a college or university affiliation, writes Goucher professor Mileah Kromer, but few people on campuses even know how survey labs function, let alone the benefits they provide.

Message from the President - Charlottesville

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:46:00 -0500

As we embark on our new school year, filled with hope and excitement, we are also deeply disturbed by the events that took place on and near another college campus last week in Charlottesville.

Goucher Named An Innovator of the Year

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:00:00 -0500

The Daily Record has named Goucher College an Innovator of the Year for the second straight year.

Goucher Implements Smoke-Free Initiative

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:49:00 -0500

New policy aims to transition campus to 100% smoke-free by July 2018.

Goucher College Awarded Major Grant for Art and Technology

Chris Landers — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 22:21:00 -0500

Goucher College is pleased to announce it has received a grant for $494,725 from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation. These funds will go to support art and technology improvements in the Center for Art and Media and the Center for Dance, Music, and Theatre.

Opening Celebration 2017

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500

At the start of each academic year, students, faculty, and staff gather to welcome new and returning members to the Goucher community. To celebrate, students gather in the academic quad around 4:30, begin processional at 4:45, and event will begin at 5p.

Rachel Rosensweet M.A.T. '17 receives Elizabeth Dean Special Education Award

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 11:12:00 -0500

"What I like most about being a special education teacher are the students," says Rosensweet.

Chronicle of Higher Education Highlights Froelicher Relocation

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Goucher's ambitious summer construction project garners national attention.

Graduate Students Learn Leadership on the High Seas

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:49:00 -0500

Graduate students enrolled in Leadership and Self-Development jump start their learning through serving as crew on 40-foot plus sailboats on the Chesapeake Bay for five days.

Goucher Contributed to Fortune's 'Free Your Mind Summer Reading List'

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500

"Just Mercy," by Bryan Stevenson, part of Goucher's summer reading list, is an incisive and thorough look at the prison industrial complex and explores some of the same themes as the Goucher Prison Education Program.

President Bowen tells Edsurge: "Stop Calling College Teachers Professors. Try Cognitive Coaches"

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500

One problem with college teaching is that professors see themselves as, well, professing-- declaring what they know and believe. That's not how good teaching works, argues Goucher President Jose Bowen

English Department Chair Juliette Wells talks Jane Austen with WNYC Radio

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

English Department Chair Juliette Wells was featured on an episode of WNYC Radio's The Takeaway to discuss Jane Austen 200 years later

Graduate Alumnus Received Goucher College Alumni Travel Stipend

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 01:01:00 -0500

Sunny Fitzgerald '13 recently applied for and received one of Goucher's student and alumni travel stipends to attend a conference on sustainable tourism, in Thailand.

News Archive

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Please visit our news archive for stories prior to July 1, 2017.

Board of Trustee Henry A. Rosenberg Jr. honored by The Baltimore Sun

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The Baltimore Sun has named Board of Trustee member Henry A. Rosenberg Jr. a 2017 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree.

Goucher Grads Named D.C. 100 Most Influential

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Goucher graduates Dante Disparte '00 and Natali Faní-González '03 are on the list of El Tiempo Latino's #PowerMeter100, the Nation's Capital 100 most influential people for the Hispanic community.

Gophers in the City: Atlanta

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Join Goucher College Alumnae and Alumni for food, fun, and networking in Atlanta!

Gophers in the City: New York City

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Join the Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College for food, fun, and networking at the Fraunces Tavern Museum

Gophers in the City: Baltimore

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Join the Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College for dinner and a baseball game! Baltimore Orioles vs. Texas Rangers! Guests, families, and children are welcome.

Graduate Programs Open House

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Come and learn about all the graduate programs offered at Goucher College in this drop in style event. Meet program directors and get personalized advising.

David Zurawik Wins National Press Club Award

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500

David Zurawik, communications and media studies assistant professor, has won the 2017 National Press Club's Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism.

Kratz Center for Creative Writing Summer Writing Fellows Announced

Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Each year, the Kratz Center for Creative Writing at Goucher College offers writing fellowships for the summer. These awards range from between $1,000 to $3,000 and are open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have taken a 200-level and a 300-level writing workshop at Goucher College.

Goucher Students Recognized at 24th Annual Leadership Awards

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500

More than two dozen Goucher students were recognized at the 24th Annual Student Leadership Awards on Wednesday, April 25.

Jesse J. Holland M.F.A. '12 Wins Book Award

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The Invisibles: The Untold Story of African American Slaves in the White House wins an "IPPY."

Professor Duncan Tackles Interfaith Understanding

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Associate Professor of Religion Ann Duncan, Ph.D., participated in a five-day faculty seminar in June put on by the Council of Independent Colleges and Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), called "Teaching Interfaith Understanding."

Physics Professor Wins NSF Grant

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Associate Professor of Physics Rodney Yoder has won a $145,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support his work on pyroelectric crystals.

Goucher Celebrates Record Number of Fulbright Recipients

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500

A record-setting four Fulbright finalists were selected from Goucher for the 2017-18 academic year.

Watch a Video of Commencement

Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Goucher presented a live video stream of Commencement on Friday, May 19, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.

Goucher Equestrian Team Named Reserve National Champions

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The Goucher College equestrian team was named the ANRC Reserve National Champion in the Novice Division on Sunday

The Baltimore Sun Features Froelicher Move

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The Froelicher building relocation project was featured as a front page story in The Baltimore Sun.

President Bowen Discusses Teaching, Technology, and Jobs of the Future on MPT

Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Goucher College President Dr. José Bowen was recently featured as a Newsmaker on MPT's "State Circle." He spoke about his book "Teaching Naked Techniques," preparing students for the jobs of the future, Goucher's new curriculum, and much more.

Justin Holbrook '10 Named Baltimore City Schools Teacher of the Year

Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500

"I call myself a lead learner," says Holbrook. "I'm not a teacher, I am just a learner along with these learners here with me."

Hannah Spiegelman '15 Discusses Women's Suffrage Movement on WYPR

Mon, 01 May 2017 14:00:00 -0500

Spiegelman discussed the Goucher exhibit "A Nursery for Militant Suffragists," which will be on display in the library through June 5.

Goucher College Leads U.S. News List of 10 Colleges Where Study Abroad is Common

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:33:00 -0500

Goucher College boasts 100% study abroad, as detailed by US News

Historic Preservation Program Screens 'Good Work: Masters of the Building Arts'

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:07:00 -0500

The Historic Preservation Program to screen 'Good Work: Masters of the Building Arts,' which chronicles master artisans in the building trade, on July 22

Goucher College to Welcome Leon Botstein as 126th Commencement Speaker

Tara de Souza — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:43:00 -0500

Goucher College has announced that the keynote speaker for the 126th Commencement ceremony will be Leon Botstein, conductor, music historian, and president of Bard College in New York. Botstein is a leading advocate for progressive education and strengthening liberal arts in public life.

Kathy Flann Named Finalist of Baker Artist Awards

Molly Englund — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Kathy Flann, creative writing professor, has been named a finalist for the 2017 Baker Artist Awards in the writing category.

Gabby Rivera '04 To Write Marvel Superhero

Chris Landers — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The Washington Post has a write up on Gabby Rivera '04--LGBTQ youth advocate, author, and now writer for Marvel Comics' new superhero book, America.

Goucher College Extends President Bowen's Contract for Five More Years

Tara de Souza — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Goucher College announced today that its 11th president, Dr. José Antonio Bowen has accepted a new five-year contract. The new contract will run July 1, 2017, to June, 30, 2022 and will allow him to continue his efforts to redevelop the curriculum, improve campus facilities, advance diversity, and pursue other important initiatives for the college.