Posted on March 18, 2026
Building the Reading Brain: How Parents and Teachers Can Prevent Reading Failure
Julia Brink D'Onofrio shares on how parents and teachers can prevent reading failure in America.
News and Stories
Posted on March 13, 2026
The Power of Connection: Patrick Hall ’96 on Addiction Recovery and Restoring Lives
When Patrick Hall ’96—now President and CEO of Valley Hope—talks about his work in addiction treatment, he speaks with both clinical clarity and deep compassion. Valley Hope, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit addiction treatment organizations, has spent nearly six decades providing care for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders. The organization has earned a national reputation for quality, integrity, and being distinctly patient-centered through its holistic approach to treatment—addressing the medical, clinical, social, and spiritual dimensions of recovery. In this conversation, Patrick reflects on the calling that led him to addiction recovery, the values that guide Valley Hope’s mission, and the role Gordon College played in shaping his leadership, faith, and vision.
Posted on March 11, 2026
Who Just Stares at a Fire Alarm? Emotions as Signals for Learning During Doubt
Ryan Daley '13 on using emotions as signals for learning during doubt.
Posted on March 5, 2026
Pulling Together: The Gordon Rowing Story
How Gordon's rowing program grew from a Gordon College Student Association club to a national champion.
Posted on January 14, 2026
Gordon College Announces Transformational New Building: Adams Center for Music
Generous Gift from the Adams Family Ushers in New Era for Music at Gordon
Posted on December 29, 2025
Meet Courtney Dailey: Program Director of Clarendon City Scholars
Designed to equip and prepare students for urban leadership, Clarendon City Scholars is an honors program focused on five pillars: spiritual formation, personal growth, relationship righteousness, leadership development and community engagement. Courtney Lynn Dailey, a community-rooted leader with a background in community engagement and leadership development, now serves as the program’s director. Joziah Castillo ’26, a student writer for the marketing office, sat down with Courtney to learn more about his vision for the Clarendon program.
Posted on November 25, 2025
From College Student Worker to Co-Owner: Jennifer (Hansen) Durocher ’12 and the Next Generation of Cider Hill Farm
From her days as a hardworking Gordon College student studying business management to now being named the next-generation co-owner of Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Jennifer (Hansen) Durocher ’12 has built a career rooted in creativity, community and growth. What began as a simple connection through her now-husband has blossomed into a journey of stewardship, innovation and leadership at one of the North Shore’s most beloved family farms. Sue Wanjau ’27, a student writer for the marketing office, spoke with Jennifer to learn more about her journey and leadership at Cider Hill Farm.
Posted on November 11, 2025
Leading with Faith: Larry Andrews ’82 Serves God Through Business
Lawrence (Larry) Andrews ’82 is the Senior Vice President of Bank of America. Recently named Gordon College’s 2025 Alumni of the Year, Larry demonstrates a true commitment to faith and community service both locally and globally. Joziah Castillo ’26, a student writer for the marketing office, sat down with Larry to learn more about his career and faith.
Posted on October 23, 2025
Spiritual Pursuit Fridays: Worship Outside of the Chapel Walls
This year Gordon College is trying something new during the Friday chapel hour—Spiritual Pursuit Fridays.
Posted on October 1, 2025
Gordon College Launches Doctor of Education in the Science of Learning to Develop Expert Scholar-Practitioners
The Herschend School of Education has announced the institution’s first doctoral program—a Doctor of Education in the Science of Learning—to address the nation’s literacy crisis and equip the next generation of education leaders, teacher educators and advocates.
Posted on September 25, 2025
The Spirit of Barrington: A Celebrated Legacy
Barrington College lives on at Gordon through its traditions, buildings and special events.
Posted on August 28, 2025
From Tanglewood to the Classroom: Sarita Kwok’s Summers with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
For a handful of summers, including this one, Dr. Sarita Kwok, dean of the Adams School of Music and the Arts, has joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood as a guest violinist.
Posted on July 30, 2025
Matt Sakdalan’s Paré Brings Golf Apparel to Paris Fashion Week
Matt Sakdalan ’14 (business management) founded Paré—a lifestyle brand offering fashion-forward golf apparel. He and the brand were recently showcased at Paris Fashion Week 2025. We sat down with him to ask about becoming an entrepreneur and his time in Paris.