{"id":3442,"date":"2026-08-10T18:12:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.goucher.edu\/impact-report\/?page_id=3442"},"modified":"2026-08-31T14:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T14:43:54","slug":"home-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.goucher.edu\/impact-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Home 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Your impact in FY26<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We are deeply grateful to the alumni, parents, friends, foundations, and organizations whose donor support in the 2025-2026 fiscal year enriched the student experience and helped prepare students for their life after college. We are proud to share some highlights from the past year with you.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t

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1885 Minutes for Goucher<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Goucher hosted its first \u201c1885 minutes that matter campaign in March 2026, spanning 1885 total minutes in support of the college, which costs $124 to run for one minute.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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gifts from alumnae\/i, families, employees, and friends<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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$180,214<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

raised through day of gifts and alumnae\/i challenges<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Rally for Reunion During Alumnae\/i Weekend<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Alumnae\/i Weekend 2026 brought enthusiasm and excitement as Goucher graduates gathered to celebrate, reminisce, and reconnect with classmates and faculty. Congratulations to the class of 1966 on their 60th reunion and for being the top fundraisers for their class goals. Thank you!<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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alumnae\/i in reunion years contributed to their class goals<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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$788,826<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

raised by reunion year classes<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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reunion weekend attendees from 51<\/strong> class years!<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Save the date!<\/strong> Alumnae\/i Weekend returns April 30-May 2, 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Investing in our students<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The student experience at Goucher is shaped by a community that believes in investing in the success of others. Through philanthropic support, students benefit from transformative opportunities in academics, athletics, leadership, and campus life while gaining a firsthand understanding of how generosity strengthens a community and creates opportunities for future generations.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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The Mellon Foundation awarded a $1.3 million three-year grant to support the Humanities for All Times project \u201cCuriosity, Complexity and Social Justice: Invigorating the Essential Humanities for All.\u201d The project provides support to develop new humanities based curricular and research projects.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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$14,467,155<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

contributed to support Goucher's fundraising priorities across campus<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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$4 million<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

awarded to students through 230 donor funded endowed scholarships<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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donors supported Goucher\u2019s mission and students<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Celebrating 20 Years of Study Abroad: \u2028Inspiring Global Changemakers<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Goucher celebrates a milestone anniversary with 20 years of 100% of students graduating with a global education, ensuring that every student is able to study across borders, cultures, and values.<\/p>\n\t\t

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partner colleges and universities in over 40 countries<\/strong> worldwide<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Athletics<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Philanthropic support strengthens Goucher Athletics by providing student athletes with opportunities to excel in competition and leadership.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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$168,640<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Student Impact in the Community<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Community based learning (CBL) connects academics with direct community interactions using the empowering framework of experiential learning. Donor support for the CBL has funded student transportation and materials for these experiences.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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student volunteers 2,400 hours<\/strong> of service<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Expanding Possibilities for Students<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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My favorite class so far has been Public Health 101 because it opened my eyes to the many factors that influence community health. I enjoyed how the course combined science, policy, and social justice, and it made me even more passionate about pursuing a career in public health. The discussions were meaningful, and the topics felt directly connected to real-world issues.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Angelynn Chase \u201927<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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I have completed so much at Goucher, being here has allowed me to expand and be able to gain wonderful experience. From working at the Community-Based Learning Office to the Futuro Latino Learning Center, it has all been amazing, and each day new opportunities arise for student<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Attending Goucher means gaining access to opportunity around every corner. I\u2019m excited to pursue as many opportunities as possible in my time here. Goucher is a community oriented school. From GPEP, to the Edenwald partnership, to the UWC partnership, Goucher focuses on introducing education and opportunity to all, no matter their background. I\u2019m thankful to be attending a college who shares such an important value of mine.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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A campus for today and tomorrow<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

With the support of our donors, our students enjoy an evolving campus where innovation, discovery, and community can flourish. With the construction of The Judy C. Lewent \u201970 Science Center, enhanced sustainability initiatives, and new on campus partnerships, generosity is creating spaces of inspiration and opportunity for generations of Goucher students to come.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tSupport our projects\n\t<\/a>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tSupport our projects\n\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t

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The cutting-edge Lewent Science Center will be a 44,000-square-foot annex to the Hoffberger Science building and will offer modern labs and learning spaces designed to power the future of science and propel generations of students to success. The $50 million project is slated to open in Fall 2027.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tExplore the Lewent Science Center\n\t<\/a>\t\t

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Funding a Greener Future for Goucher<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Goucher College has reinforced its commitment to addressing climate change and supporting environmental sustainability through a new clean energy master plan, forest management, and green campus initiatives.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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$400,000<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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forest stewardship plan in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Partnership Leading to Opportunities<\/h3>\n\t\t
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The campus plan began taking shape this year as construction begins with the new headquarters of longstanding Baltimore community member and national industry leader Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (est. 1909), with completion scheduled in late 2028.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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This exciting partnership will be a hub for introducing young people to career opportunities in today\u2019s high-tech and innovative design and construction industries.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t

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We thank Whiting-Turner for their support of student engagement programming during this construction period.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Future success starts at Goucher<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Preparing students for success beyond Goucher includes providing the option to learn through experience. Thanks to philanthropic support and opportunities offered by our alumnae\/i network, students can participate in internships and special projects that strengthen their skills, expand their networks, and position them for future career success.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Support for students and recent graduates is often found within the community and starts with our network of alumnae and alumni. The Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College (AAGC) engages with seniors and recent graduates to help them succeed in their next steps. Reunion events and Goucher in the City meetups strengthen the Goucher connection and build support for graduates.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tFind upcoming AAGC events in your area\n\t<\/a>\t\t\n<\/section>\n

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Thank You<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Thank you for your vital role in Goucher\u2019s continued growth and success.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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