Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts
Welcome to the Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts
Benedictine University is proud to introduce the Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts, a unified home for students who want to shape the world through leadership, dialogue, and discovery. This new college brings together the strengths of two traditions: the College of Liberal Arts, long dedicated to nurturing wisdom, inclusion, and meaningful engagement with broad perspectives, and the Goodwin College of Business, known for facilitating collaboration, professional growth, and values-driven leadership. The college also includes the School of Education, expanding opportunities for students who want to make a difference in classrooms, schools, and communities.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower students to build careers of impact and lead lives of purpose. We believe that thoughtful dialogue and strong leadership can change the world. Guided by this mission, we educate the whole person, helping students connect across disciplines, engage diversity with respect, and develop the skills needed for both a successful career and a meaningful life. Within the Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts, including the School of Education, students gain the tools to become leaders not only in business and the liberal arts but also in shaping the future of education.
We do this by enabling them to:
- achieve academic excellence through close faculty-student collaboration and hands-on learning,
- think critically and solve problems ethically in both professional and personal contexts,
- communicate effectively across teams, disciplines, and cultures,
- collaborate and lead with confidence, creativity, and integrity,
- embrace diversity and inclusion in all interactions,
- develop cultural and civic awareness to contribute responsibly to a global society, and
- persist and grow through continuous improvement and meaningful engagement.
Our Vision
Grounded in our Benedictine heritage, the Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts prepares students not only for successful careers but also for lives of purpose, impact, and service. No matter where you are in your journey, we provide the skills, knowledge, and perspective to succeed. From new students to working professionals, our Business, Liberal Arts and School of Education programs prepare you to lead, think critically, and shape the world.
Take the next step toward, starting today.