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U.S. News and World Report has released its annual college guide, and Goucher was ranked and included in many comprehensive lists that reflect the college’s core values: Goucher was ranked No. 6 on a new list of the nation’s most innovative schools — those colleges and universities that are making the most innovative improvements in […]

Flutist O’Connor Tara Helen O’Connor will be the featured performer at Goucher College’s 2015 Janet and Avery Fisher Music Residency Concert on Thursday, October 15, at 8 p.m. in Merrick Lecture Hall. O’Connor will perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles-Marie Widor, Eric Moe, Belinda Reynolds, John Halle, Randall Woolf, and others. The concert is

Goucher College will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, held from September 15 through October 15, with a series of arts presentations, discussions, and social events. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week. September 15 was

Experts from across the nation came to campus Sept. 25-26 to discuss educational inequality and explore how colleges can improve access for a broader population of prospective students. Panelists, who gave TED-style talks at “Admissions: The Road to Higher Education for All” and led roundtable discussions, included political and public-policy leaders; college admissions professionals; leaders

3-5 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Outside the Hyman Forum of the Sanford J. Ungar Athenaeum Join Goucher College professor Juliette Wells to celebrate the release of a new Penguin edition of Jane Austen’s Emma. Edited by Wells, the 200th Anniversary Annotated Edition of Emma also features illustrations drawn from Goucher’s world-class collection of Jane

Goucher once again has been included in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide, The Best 380 Colleges. The college also was named one of best institutions in the Northeast and was highlighted for its study abroad program and commitment to environmental sustainability. Goucher’s profile reads: “Providing ‘a small, liberal-arts education’ with a ‘fantastic location’ just

The Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP) served as the backdrop for the Department of Education’s introduction of the Second Chance Pell pilot program, which will allow incarcerated Americans to receive Pell Grants and pursue post-secondary education. Through this pilot program, incarcerated individuals who otherwise meet eligibility requirements and are authorized for release—particularly within the next five

Wil Haygood—a renowned journalist, author, and movie producer—will be the keynote speaker at Goucher’s graduate programs Commencement held on Sunday, August 2, at 3 p.m. in Kraushaar Auditorium. The ceremony will honor the achievements of the graduates enrolled in programs through the Robert S. Welch Center for Graduate and Professional Studies at Goucher College. For

In Plastic Images Alex Ebstein uses both the flexible nature of perception and the substrate material of PVC yoga mats.The imagery on the slippery barrier between observational and subconscious, allows for and invites individualized experiences and focus. The solo exhibition will be presented at Goucher College’s Rosenberg Art Gallery from Wednesday, June 10, to Monday,

Trishana E. Bowden will become Goucher’s vice president for advancement starting July 13, 2015. Bowden brings an impressive 20-year track record of fundraising and development to the position, and she will be a key part of the team supporting Goucher’s future growth. Bowden will oversee Goucher’s alumnae/i, parent, annual gift, major gift, and foundation programs.