Goucher College is proud to announce this year’s cohort of Arsht Presidential Diplomats. A prestigious position on campus, the Arsht Diplomats are made up of 21 student leaders who will gain professional experience while advocating for the college and its community. These students hold high-level leadership roles on campus, serving as residential assistants, Goucher guides, team captains, student government executive leadership, club presidents, and more.

Goucher College has once again been recognized for excellence in the new U.S. News & World Report rankings. The rankings highlight Goucher as one of the best national liberal arts colleges, and continues to be noted for having one of the best study abroad programs to look for, ranking third among all colleges in the country, and for being one of the most innovative national liberal arts colleges in the country. Goucher is also ranked as one of the top performers on social mobility as well as recognized for campus ethnic diversity among national liberal arts colleges.

This fall, Goucher College has launched a new graduate program—an M.A. in Environmental Sustainability & Management—aimed at developing the next generation of leaders in environmental policy. According to Germán Mora, associate provost for curriculum, this graduate program is an extension of Goucher’s work in the field so far. Goucher has a strong connection to work in this field as three graduates currently hold leadership roles within the Environmental Protection Agency, working to protect our water, land, and air.

Goucher College welcomes five new faculty members to campus this fall. Representing biological sciences and chemistry, communication and media studies, music, and psychology, these professors bring valuable knowledge, unique perspectives, and rigorous academics to Goucher’s classrooms.

The latest results from the Goucher College Poll were released September 19. Maryland residents were asked their opinions on the direction and the economic conditions of the state, race relations, and more, while likely voters were asked for their candidate preferences in the upcoming statewide general election contests. The poll was featured in a variety of local and national media, including in The Baltimore Banner, The Washington Post, and MSNBC.

Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce report placed Goucher College in the top 4% of all public and private colleges nationwide, while a Third Way study ranked Goucher in the top 7% of all non-profit colleges for return on investment (ROI) for low-income students.

Goucher College has partnered with the Middlebury Language Schools to offer four 4+1 master’s degree programs, further strengthening Goucher’s commitment to global education. These new undergraduate and graduate dual degrees include a master of arts in French, a master of arts in applied languages in French, a master of arts in Spanish, and a master of arts in applied languages in Spanish.

Goucher College and Johns Hopkins University have announced an agreement to create an entry pathway for Goucher undergraduate students pursuing a master’s degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Beginning in Fall 2022, this program linkage will offer Goucher students a dedicated program liaison and chief advisor through the graduate school admissions process for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.

CNN recently announced two Goucher community members have joined the cable news network. Jonah Goldberg ’91, conservative political commentator, co-founder of The Dispatch, and Los Angeles Times columnist, has been named a CNN contributor. David Zurawik, assistant professor of journalism, media criticism, and new media, was previously The Baltimore Sun’s TV and media critic for more than 30 years and a regular contributor to CNN’s “Reliable Sources.” He was named a CNN media analyst.

Goucher College and Edenwald Senior Living have signed a letter of intent to explore jointly developing a University-Based Retirement Community (UBRC). This concept, in which residents can take advantage of the academic, social, and cultural programming offered by a college, has gained popularity in recent years with other universities across the country. The concept integrates lifelong learning offered by the college or university with attractive residences, services, and amenities tailored for the retiree.