Goucher College saw a 40.0 percent return on its endowment for the 2021 fiscal year, which closed as of June 30, with the College’s total investments standing at approximately $259 million. The 40 percent return on investments puts Goucher well above the 31.0 percent reported by Cambridge Associates for endowments of a similar size (<$300M). Goucher has outperformed its portfolio objectives, policy benchmark, and peers over a 10-year timeframe.

Through the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative, the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded $1 million to Goucher College, matched by $1 million alumnae/i contributions, for the $2 million endowed professorship in biological sciences and chemistry. This new professorship will help prepare undergraduate science students pursue advanced graduate and professional degrees in biological sciences, chemistry, and medicine. In addition, they will teach in Goucher’s nationally ranked Post-baccalaureate Premedical Program.

Goucher College is proud to announce the Arsht Presidential Diplomats, a distinguished group of student leaders chosen to represent Goucher at a variety of meetings with community, governmental, and business leaders. As part of the Roxana Cannon Arsht ’35 Center for Ethics and Leadership, these 10 undergraduate and graduate student leaders represent the various constituencies within Goucher’s diverse student population. This first cohort of Diplomats was selected this fall.

According to a new report, Goucher College student voting increased significantly in last year’s presidential election, rising to 74% in 2020 from a rate of 66% in 2016. Goucher College student voter engagement is higher than the national average of 66% for four-year institutions and 69% for private, four-year institutions.

Goucher College and the Greater Baltimore Committee welcomed Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan for the kick-off Leadership Café event on November 2. The governor spoke with Baltimore business leaders, Goucher students, and members of the media during the event. Held in the Hyman Forum of the Ungar Athenaeum, attendees were also given the opportunity to ask questions directly to the governor at the invitation-only event. Co-moderated by Mileah Kromer, associate professor of political science and the director of Goucher’s Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics, the Leadership Café is an ongoing speaker series featuring top government officials and political leaders. The next event will feature Maryland State Senate President Bill Ferguson.

Goucher College has been honored in multiple categories of the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, including being named one of the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges, one of the Most Innovative Liberal Arts Colleges, and one of the Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Undergraduate Teaching, as well as having one of the Top Academic Programs to Look For: Study Abroad. Goucher was also recognized for Campus Ethnic Diversity at a Liberal Arts College.

The Goucher College Strategic Plan 2021-2025 is a bold step into the next historical chapter of this storied institution’s legacy. Concentrating on Goucher’s programs, people, and resources, the strategic plan articulates what the institution will be working toward throughout the next five years. Key elements of the plan include enhancing student success, expanding global education, emphasizing inclusivity, and ensuring a solid financial position. Sasaki has been chosen to lead in the creation of Goucher’s new campus master plan. The campus master plan will incorporate many of the aspirations and initiatives included in Goucher’s new strategic plan.

Goucher College is proud to announce six new tenure-track assistant professors have been hired. These scholars and teachers represent the college’s commitment to a rigorous liberal arts education. Along with bringing their expertise in data analytics, economics, business, Asian studies, dance, and digital media studies, these new faculty members will contribute to Goucher’s global education emphasis and bring a multitude of experiences to inform their teaching and scholarship.

This fall, Goucher College launched an Asian studies minor focused on Asian history, politics, and philosophies. The interdisciplinary minor explores a breadth of Asian regions, from India to Japan, and includes a study abroad experience. Complementing this new program is the recently hired Luetkemeyer Chair professor, Yu Chih “Clay” Chou. The John A. Luetkemeyer Sr. Endowed Chair Fund was recently established under the ongoing [UNDAUNTED] comprehensive campaign.

Goucher College is proud to announce six faculty members who have been awarded tenure and promotion, effective next year, as approved by unanimous vote of the Goucher College Board of Trustees. These dedicated faculty members are distinguished in their fields of study and recognized for their outstanding scholarly and teaching achievements.