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Goshen College heads to the Middle East with new study abroad location in Egypt

With the current international situation being described as the "clash of civilizations" (the clash between the two largest religious traditions in the world, Islam and Christianity), Goshen College has decided that now is the time to "find its way to the Middle East in a new opportunity for learning through our well-established Study-Service Term program," said President James E. Brenneman. The decision was made public at the April 14 Goshen College Afternoon Sabbatical international luncheon, which featured Egypt.

Goshen College to launch domestic Study-Service Term in local Latino community

Northern Indiana may not have the exotic allure of Cambodia or Peru, but after 40 years of sending students around the world for a semester of cross-culture learning, Goshen College is launching a new location for its Study-Service Term (SST) program right in its own backyard.

Goshen’s study abroad program included in Open Doors report

Over the past decade, the number of U.S. students studying abroad has increased by more than 150 percent. And American students increasingly seek nontraditional study abroad destinations.

More than Olympics and earthquakes: With host families, students gain in-depth look at China

The world got a close-up look at the Sichuan province of China in May after a massive earthquake left 90,000 people dead or missing and destroyed much of its infrastructure. The news media returned last month for the spectacular Beijing Olympics.

Goshen College excels in 2009 ‘U.S. News & World Report’ rankings; listed as 149th best liberal arts college and one of top study abroad programs

In a report eagerly anticipated by incoming college students and their parents, Goshen College placed high in the third tier of Best Liberal Arts Colleges for the eighth straight year in the "U.S. News & World Report" 2009 edition of "America's Best Colleges." Goshen was ranked 149th out of 265 of the country's top liberal arts colleges.

President Brenneman says Middle East trip may prompt new educational exchanges

Goshen College President James E. Brenneman called for greater dialogue and exchanges between Christians and Muslims as he concluded a trip in which he led Goshen College board members and supporters to Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.

President Brenneman to lead delegation to Egypt and the United Arab Emirates

Goshen College President James E. Brenneman will lead Goshen College board members and supporters on a trip to Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, Feb. 19 to March 5, to foster understanding across cultures and spread the college's influence in the world.

Goshen College in the third tier of 2008 U.S.News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings; Study abroad program continues to receive acclaim

Goshen College placed in the third tier of the category of "Best Liberal Arts Colleges" for the seventh straight year in the 2008 U.S.News & World Report "America's Best Colleges" ranking.

Goshen College study abroad program to return to Nicaragua, after 30 years

Goshen College will return to Nicaragua as a location for its unique study abroad program, Study-Service Term (SST), after 30 years in the summer of 2008, according to Director of International Education Tom Meyers. In 1978, the college stopped sending students to the Central American country because it was experiencing great civil unrest that would result in 12 years of war and a devastated economy.

Student film team discovers church plays vital role in South Africa

South Africans continue to pick their way through the debris of apartheid that devastated the country for half a century. During Goshen College's May term, three students and three advisers sorted through the material they filmed during their South Africa spring break trip from Feb. 23 to March 6 choosing clips to show how churches help shape post-apartheid society.