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Gina Leichty ’95 named interim Goshen mayor

Gina Leichty '95 was recently selected as the interim mayor of Goshen.

Verlin Miller ’68 – Crafting Entrances to Sacred Places

Verlin Miller ‘68 is a custom craftsman whose work makes a grand impression all over the University of Notre Dame campus.

Keith Mast ’82 sponsors Ukrainian refugee family – The Transylvania Times

“It started on Feb. 24 last year,” said 38-year-old Yuri Polienok. He and his wife, Anastasia, also 38 – who at the time was pregnant with their daughter, Nicole – along with her 13-year-old son, Kirill, lived in Mariupol, Ukraine.

Malinda Berry ’96: Technicolor truth-telling – Living in the overlap of womanist theology and Anabaptism

I feel honored to be in a unique place to speak to the overlap between womanist theology and Anabaptism. In my experience, 99.9% of Anabaptist-Mennonites are unaware of womanist theology beyond the basic idea that it focuses on Black women’s experience. And there is so much more to ­womanism than that.

Krysten Parson’s ’02 journey to state even more special with support of adopted nephews

Krysten Parson '02 coached the Bethany Christian Varsity Girl's Basketball team to a semi-state victory. The victory was even more special thanks to the support from her adopted nephews.

Out Now: Howard Zehr’s (’66) book “Restorative Justice: Insights and Stories from My Journey”

February 7, 2023 was the official release date for Dr. Howard Zehr’s newest book Restorative Justice: Insights and Stories from My Journey. Published by Walnut Street Books, the book contains what the title suggests – stories and insights (and photographs!) from Howard’s years spent teaching, practicing, critiquing, synthesizing, mentoring, and leading.

Sonja Bontrager ’87 receives special award from Newman University

Sonja Bontrager '87, assistant professor of Spanish and co-director of Hispanic Initiatives at Newman University, was awarded the "Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Award" by the university.

GC alum, Lena Charles ’18, named “Teacher of the Year” in Dallas

GC alum Lena Charles '18 was named “Teacher of the Year” at Dallas Independent School District’s Price Career Institute. Charles, who is in her third year at the school, teaches Spanish and is the “SEL champion.”

Hannah Sommers ’96 appointed new Associate Librarian for Researcher and Collections Services for Library of Congress

Brooke Rothshank ’00 reflects on her time teaching a painting course at Elkhart County Jail

Brooke Rothshank '00 reflects on finding perspective and common ground during her time teaching a gratitude-focused painting course to men at the Elkhart County Jail in Indiana.