Royal Oak, MI — Baker College has announced a new partnership with Gohagan & Company, a global leader in educational and affinity-based travel, to launch Bon Voyage, Baker Bees, an exclusive travel program designed for Baker College alumni and friends.
The partnership brings thoughtfully curated travel experiences to the Baker College community, combining immersive global exploration with lifelong learning and meaningful connection among alumni.
“For more than 40 years, Gohagan & Company has created travel experiences that have the power to connect people in meaningful and lasting ways,” said Shelley Norton, Director of Affinity Marketing at Gohagan & Company. “We are honored to partner with Baker College to offer journeys that explore the world’s history and culture while strengthening the bonds of an engaged alumni community.”
Through this collaboration, Baker College alumni will have access to enriching, all-inclusive travel opportunities featuring private museum access, specially arranged site visits, expert-led lectures, and culturally immersive experiences. Each journey is designed to go beyond sightseeing and will foster connection, curiosity, and shared discovery among travelers who share a Baker College connection.
“We are excited to partner with Gohagan & Company to launch a new travel program for our alumni,” said Yvonne Rencher, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Baker College. “This collaboration provides a wonderful opportunity for Baker College alumni to explore the world while connecting with one another and strengthening the bonds of our alumni community. These experiences are about building community, creating memories, and building new connections.”
The Bon Voyage, Baker Bees program reflects Baker College’s commitment to lifelong learning and alumni engagement, offering graduates a unique way to continue their educational journey beyond the classroom, through travel, culture, and shared experience.
“Traveling with like-minded, affinity travelers transforms an ordinary trip into an extraordinary journey,” Rencher added. “It’s not just about where you go. It’s about who you go with.”
Gohagan & Company is the preferred provider of exclusive travel programs for many of North America’s most prestigious alumni associations, museums, and cultural institutions. Its programs emphasize intellectual enrichment, cultural authenticity, and exceptional access, including private or early museum admissions and behind-the-scenes experiences.
To explore upcoming travel opportunities and learn more about the program, visit the baker.gohagantravel.com, or learn more about Baker College alumni engagement at baker.edu/alumni.
Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on six campuses across Michigan and online. Founded in 1911, the institution’s mission is to provide an inclusive, innovative, and transformative educational experience, driven by a student-first philosophy. Learn more at baker.edu and follow on X, Meta, and Instagram.