Goddard College

04/09/2024

Today we shared the heartbreaking news that Goddard College’s Board of Directors has decided to close Goddard at the end of the Spring 2024 Term. Despite decades of dedicated efforts to sustain the institution, the college could not overcome declining enrollment and inflationary pressures.

To ensure academic support for Goddard's students the college has secured a teach-out partnership for currently enrolled and admitted students to complete their degrees, at the same tuition rate, with like-minded institution, Prescott College. Prescott has a long history of experimental pedagogy and student-centered learning that is a great continuation of Goddard’s individualized approach. A Goddard College Scholarship Fund will be established to assist current students in transitioning to Prescott College and potentially other partner institutions to be announced in the coming months.

More updates on the teach-out and scholarship fund will be available in the coming weeks and information will be sent via email and posted to www.goddard.edu.

For more information on the closure view the press release here: https://www.goddard.edu/important-announcement/

04/03/2024

Alums, we'd love to share your news! Share updates with us here: https://www.goddard.edu/alumni/stay-connected/update/

04/01/2024

Embrace the intersection of arts, sciences, and health with the Goddard Bachelor of Arts in Health Arts & Sciences program. The interdisciplinary approach fosters practitioner-scholar capacity and cultivates well-being through an ethic of care and justice. Join Goddard in exploring the holistic foundations of health and making a difference in the world through experiential learning and visionary practices.

Learn more about this BA program here:

Goddard College’s Bachelors of Arts in Health Arts and Sciences offers interdisciplinary studies and transformative practices.

03/29/2024

Alum and bestselling author Nita Sweeney was named one of the 2023 Top Ten Authors of Columbus, Ohio by Columbus Underground: https://bit.ly/488OOXW

A 2008 Goddard graduate, Sweeney is the author of four books of nonfiction, including the award-winning running and mental health memoir Depression Hates a Moving Target, Make Every Move a Meditation, You Should Be Writing, and A Daily Dose of Now. Congratulations, Nita!

03/26/2024

Embracing the Goddard philosophy inspired by John Dewey, where experience and education intertwine seamlessly. Join us as we embody these values in our students' journeys.

Learn more: https://www.goddard.edu/about-goddard/the-goddard-difference/

03/20/2024

Looking back on fond memories!

03/18/2024

Delve into the realm of clinical mental health with Goddard's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Whether you're aiming for licensure or considering a doctoral path, the curriculum is designed to hone your clinical skills through coursework, internships, and project work. Goddard faculty mentors are committed to guiding you and allowing you to integrate your personal interests into your studies. With concentrations like Expressive Arts Therapy, Human-Animal Interaction, Sexual Orientation and Gender Expansive Communities, and Spiritual Counseling & Care, we provide a comprehensive approach to preparing you for impactful work in the field.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SXrl7U

03/11/2024

Alum Kathya Alexander's debut speculative fiction novel, Keep A'Livin', will be released in the upcoming month by Aunt Lute Books, a radical feminist press publishing literature by those who have been traditionally underrepresented in or excluded by the literary canon. Kathya completed this novel while in Goddard's MFA Program, exploring the reality of activism as more than just a handful of speeches given at protests, the costs to those who dedicate themselves to activist work, and the passion that drives us ever onward to a better, more just future.

Pre-order here:

A novel-in-verse, this coming of age tale is set during the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century.

03/08/2024

The Goddard MFA in Creative Writing program welcomes writers in a variety of genres, including libretto, television writing, graphic novels, creative nonfiction, poetry, dramatic writing, fiction, speculative fiction, and hybrid forms. We support you in determining your artistic direction and work with you to individualize the course of study that will enable you to fulfill your dreams.

Learn more about the Creative Writing MFA here: https://bit.ly/48gKiXB

03/04/2024

Calling all prospective undergraduate students! Join us this Wednesday, March 6th, for an online informational session to learn how Goddard could be the right fit for you.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3UE4q2A

03/01/2024

Embracing the art of thinking outside of the box at Goddard. Our students, alongside faculty, craft their educational journey tailored to their passions, goals, and unique talents. Encouraged to challenge norms and explore fresh perspectives, we foster a community that moves forward to take meaningful action in the world.

02/28/2024

Alumni Spotlight: Alex Rodriguez

Goddard College alumnus Alex Rodriguez helped organize the 1965 civil rights march from Roxbury to Boston Common alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., overseeing security and ensuring King safely led over 20,000 people as they demanded equality and justice.

This month, Rodriguez was featured in The Boston Globe, reflecting on how the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shaped his community activism and public service career. Keep reading to learn more about Rodriguez and this recent feature: https://www.goddard.edu/blog/activism/goddard-alum-alex-rodriguez-inspired-by-lessons-from-mlk/

Continue to The Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/02/22/metro/alex-rodriguez-martin-luther-king-jr/