Gayle Economos was the first person to graduate from Goucher College with a degree in communication.
Sarah Nathan ’08 created a hug in a cup with instant matzo ball soup.
In 2024, for the first time, two members of the post-bac cohort each had a parent who also went through the program.
Kimberley Gordy is a good listener. Throughout her career, she has listened to people’s stories during moments of uncertainty.
"For some students, the library becomes their second home on campus."
Founding Charm City Music School was inevitable for Jacob Marinari ’13.
Few people are aware how competitive veterinary school is. Only 10% of applicants are accepted, compared to 40% of medical school applicants.
Goucher’s M.F.A. in Nonfiction Program is a haven for writers pursuing their passions in a multitude of ways.
Novels, memoirs, how-to books, and more by Goucher alums and faculty from the past year
In her mid-30s, Rathblott felt isolated and lonely; her secret was holding her back. An invitation to share her story marked a turning point.
At the heart of campus, on the bottom floor of the Athenaeum, past the elevators and next to the vending machines, is a locked set of doors.
This spring, the first cohort of Goucher’s LAUNCH Scholars Network will graduate. Director Melissa Alexander, who has been with them, guiding the program since the beginning, couldn’t be happier.
The idea of exploration, especially with an international scope, has been ingrained in Goucher’s students in many ways since its founding in 1885.
With the election less than six weeks away, opportunities for civic engagement abound on Goucher’s campus—through courses, events, and more.
An interview with Mike Marshall, Ed.D., who is Goucher's new vice president for enrollment and student success.
Melissa R. Klapper has achieved remarkable feats, from publishing scholarly works to gracing the stage of “Jeopardy!”
The animations made by Lynn Ochberg became cult classics and were shown at the Brooklyn Academy of Music last year.
Students explore hands-on projects and internships.
Recent books by and about the Goucher community
Goucher alums share heartfelt and meaningful stories of the professors they'll always remember.
What is the future of AI? Is it a technology that will become as integral to our daily lives as smartphones are, or is it inflated hype?
Sam Bishop is a former combat medic who previously worked for the nonprofit Global Response Medicine, managing a refugee camp clinic in Matamoros, Mexico.
For students who used the Julia Rogers Library between 1977 and 1996, Io DeGraw Mears was often the first face they saw.
In 1973, Goucher's trustees began electing a graduating senior to the board, bringing an important new voice to discussions and deliberations.
Max Greenberg (he/they) joined Goucher College as the Esther Ann Brown Adler Professor of Judaic Studies and Justice in Fall 2023.
Candance Chance’s family and community cultivated in her a “combination of faith, grit, hustle, and community-centeredness” that she lives by.
For love, for work, for new horizons—there are many reasons Goucher alums move to other countries.
A walk with Professor Michael Curry through his wildly popular Goucher Myths & Legends Tour
Edgar Kunz ’10 found a mentor in Elizabeth Spires; now he's continuing her legacy with his own students.
Recent books from the Goucher community
“Thirty-six years after my mother protested Goucher’s admittance of men to the school, I graduated from her alma mater,” Marcus says.
Barbara Donick’s advocacy gave dyslexic students a better chance in the classroom.
When Victoria Awkward founded her dance company, VLA Dance, it was to promote inclusion for all. Sustaining a healthy community has always been her mission.
Maleke Glee is the inaugural director of Stable Arts, an art studio in Washington, DC, providing space for artists and creatives.
Standing on the shoulders of their predecessors, young alums are working in a wide range of STEM fields creating legacies of their own.
A look back at 130 years of hard work, dedication, passion, and community
Recent books from the Goucher community
Kimberly Bambarger is a mental health counselor in the Student Counseling Center who completed her clinical training at Goucher College.
Goucher alumnae share their memories of protesting the Vietnam War.
As the Goucher College equestrian program celebrates 100 years, students, alumnae/i, and coaches reflect on the sport’s impact.
With recreational cannabis now legal in Maryland, Goucher Magazine spoke to three alums who have worked in the industry around the country.
Chelsea Schield's new book examines how laborers, domestic works, sex workers, and housewives in Aruba and Curaçao challenged oil corporations and political authorities, molding the industry from the ground up.
On June 2, 1945, the SS Goucher Victory launched at Baltimore, where it was built. It was the first victory ship to honor a college in Maryland.
In early March, Goucher professors and students welcomed the TRAC theater company from France for a collaborative production of Molière’s "The Miser." It was the kind of international and interdisciplinary experience that the Goucher community thrives on.
No fewer than 16 student athletes hailing from outside the United States dot Goucher’s rosters as of last semester.
With a strong foundation from their faculty mentor David Zurawik, these young alums are the next generation of award-winning journalists.
Recent books from the Goucher community
From curating galleries to cultivating personal collections, these alums are working with art.
Katrina Ramirez-Meyers ’11 gained her passion for social justice—as well as her appreciation for batteries—from lessons she learned across the world.
Ron Antlitz, M.A.T. ’99 is a teacher with a vision for how much more could be possible.
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