News

On January 3, 2025, John "Johnny O" Olszewski Jr., Ph.D., Class of 2004, was sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. As a Goucher graduate, Olszewski has strong ties to the Goucher community and previously served as a Goucher College Board of Trustees member. He has a career in public service as a former public-school teacher, member of the Maryland House of Delegates, and most recently serving as the Baltimore County executive.

Thanks to the support from U.S. senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP) recently received a $355,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to upgrade and expand its offerings.

Creativity meets technology in Goucher College's new Makerspace, which is now open in room 422 of the Ungar Athenaeum.

Through the lens of mind-brain-behavior relationships, students will explore questions about human nature, fostering insights into consciousness, perception, and interaction with the world.

As we embark on a new academic year, I am delighted to share some great news with you all regarding our recent successes and a few exciting initiatives planned for this year.