Message From the President
The start of the academic year is a time of new opportunities, and we celebrate the innovation and intellectual curiosity that is shared by our new trustees and faculty, as well as the prominent artists and public leaders who will be joining us on campus this semester. Despite the headwinds facing higher education, we remain committed to our mission of expanding access and equity in higher education.
Kent Devereaux,
President
Goucher Receives Grant to Empower First-Generation Students Across the Region
Goucher College is proud to announce the launch of the Baltimore CAP (College Access and Preparation) Program @ Goucher—a bold initiative designed to support college-bound high school students across Baltimore City and Baltimore County. This initiative underscores Goucher’s deep commitment to the region and its belief in supporting and cultivating local talent
Goucher Welcomes Six New Members to the Board of Trustees
The Goucher College Board of Trustees has announced six new members, including four Goucher graduates. These new trustees have a wide range of business and nonprofit experience, particularly in fundraising, affordable housing, medicine, and higher education. They join the college as it undertakes new projects and partnerships for which their perspectives and knowledge will be vital.
Fall Arts, Lectures, and Celebrations
There’s a little bit of everything happening at Goucher this fall, with performances by violinist Rachel Barton Pine, readings from poets Bobby Elliott and Nate Marshall and novelists Kate Quinn and Jennifer De Leon, and a talk by former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Plus, the college will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and the 50th anniversary of Goucher’s renowned Jane Austen Collection. Find all these and more on Goucher’s events calendar.
Goucher College Receives Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award
Insight Into Academia recently recognized institutions across the nation that commit to campus-wide integration of mental health initiatives, including accessible services, peer support, emotional resilience, and proactive policy. Goucher’s Student Counseling Center was selected because of its robust mental health and well-being services, programs, and events that include all campus members.
Eight New Faculty Members Join Goucher
Eight new members have joined Goucher’s faculty this fall, including a director for the Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics and a director for the M.A. in Applied Policy Analysis Program. New professors will also be teaching computer science, dance, public health, biological sciences, digital arts, chemistry, and more.