Top Goshen College stories of 2020
2020 marked one of the most unusual years in Goshen College's 125 year history. The top stories of 2020 reflect new ways of learning, reasons for celebration, noteworthy achievements and more.
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Goshen College’s refreshed brand emphasizes ‘where everything connects’
Goshen College has unveiled a refresh to its brand, including a new website, new design elements, and language centered around the concept, "where everything connects."
Nov. 15 is priority application deadline for Fall 2021 enrollment
Goshen College's priority application deadline is Nov. 15. Incoming students who apply before then will be eligible to receive the college’s top scholarships for the 2021-22 school year, including several for up to full tuition.
Goshen College featured in 2021 Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges
Goshen College is one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review.
Goshen College receives $1.2 million in grants from Lilly Endowment Inc. and Community Foundation of Elkhart County for community engaged learning
Goshen College has received a Phase Two Charting the Future grant worth $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. and a $200,000 matching grant from The Community Foundation of Elkhart County.
Revised spring semester academic schedule released
Goshen College announced changes to the spring 2021 academic schedule, including pushing back the start date by one week and building one-day breaks from classes into the semester, due to COVID-19.
Goshen College sees strong growth in gifts and donors during 125th year
Giving to Goshen College continued to increase for the 2019-20 fiscal year, with an overall growth of nearly 32 percent from last year and a 9.2 percent increase in gifts to the Goshen College Fund, one of the highest years of undesignated giving in GC's 125-year history.
Six alumni named for 2020/2021 Goshen College alumni awards
Six alumni have been chosen for GC's 2020 alumni awards. They are: Franklin Baer ’72 (Culture For Service Award); Shashi Buluswar ’90 (Culture For Service Award); Paul ’08 and Rebecca Shetler Fast ’08 (Young Alumni Award); Krysten Parson ’02 (Champion of Character Award); and Todd Woodworth ’78 (Champion of Character Award).
Amidst pandemic, enrollment and retention remain strong
Despite a global pandemic, the number of traditional undergraduate students attending Goshen College rose slightly in 2020.
Goshen College ranked #1 in Indiana and #5 nationally by Washington Monthly magazine
Washington Monthly magazine just ranked Goshen College number one in Indiana and number five nationally among Bachelor’s Colleges in their 2020 annual college rankings, which takes into consideration civic engagement, research and social mobility.