Goucher College receives $250K in grants to support first-generation students

TOWSON, MD—Goucher College has launched a new initiative to support first-generation students in Baltimore, funded by more than $250,000 in grants from the state and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The new Baltimore CAP (College Access and Preparation) Program @ Goucher aims to provide free academic, career, and college preparation support to 100 students from Baltimore City and Baltimore County. […]

Goucher College breaks ground on new Science Center

TOWSON, MD—Goucher College celebrated the groundbreaking for the Judy C. Lewent ’70 Science Center on April 24, 2025. The 44,000-square-foot, $50 million project is expected to open in Fall 2027. The Lewent Science Center will be a LEED-rated addition to the Hoffberger Science building. It will feature state-of-the-art labs and learning spaces designed to support science education. The groundbreaking ceremony […]

Goucher College receives historic $55 million bequest

TOWSON, MD—Goucher College has received a $55 million bequest from alumna Anica Donnan Rawnsley ’51, marking the largest gift in the institution’s 140-year history. The bequest will primarily support scholarships, ensuring financial aid and opportunities for future Goucher students. “Equity, inclusivity, and academic excellence have been at the heart of Goucher’s mission since our founding in 1885,” said Goucher College […]

Whiting-Turner to relocate HQ to Goucher College campus

TOWSON, MD—The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is relocating its corporate headquarters to the Goucher College campus in Baltimore County, the university announced on February 26th. The national construction management and general contracting firm plans to construct a new 150,000-square-foot office building on the campus as part of a “strategic partnership” with the college. The new building is expected to be completed […]