Posted on April 21, 2026
The Academic Success Center: A Resource for Resilience
With finals just a few weeks away, Jack Scaro ’26 shares a peak into the support system the Academic Success Center offers Gordon College students.
News and Stories
Posted on April 13, 2026
Showing Up First: Aaron Stetson ’02 on Leading with Hope at Hope Force International
When disaster strikes, whether a hurricane in the Caribbean or a tornado in the American South, Aaron Stetson ’02 is often already on a plane. As a leader with Hope Force International—a Brentwood, Tennessee-based global volunteer network trained to meet the needs of disaster survivors—Stetson serves on the front lines of rapid-response disaster relief. Blending logistical service with emotional and spiritual attentiveness, he works to mobilize teams of volunteers to stabilize homes and care for survivors in the aftermath of crisis. In this conversation, Stetson shares how his education at Gordon prepared him for this work and how it reflects a deep conviction: that showing up with humility can be a powerful conduit for hope.
Posted on April 8, 2026
Christianity Today’s President and CEO Dr. Nicole Martin to Deliver Gordon College’s 2026 Commencement Address
Trusted Voice in Christian Ministry Announced as 134th Keynote Speaker
Posted on March 27, 2026
Her Beloved School: The Women Who Built Frost Hall
Sarah St.Germain ’17, the Archivist at Gordon College, shares on three women who helped build the original Frost Hall located in Boston.
Posted on March 27, 2026
Five Reasons Why You Should Attend the Five Ponds Creative Writing Festival
Ahead of the 2026 Five Ponds Creative Writing Festival, Jack Scaro ’26 sat down with Professor Mark Stevick ’87 for a special interview.
Posted on March 19, 2026
Gordon College Announces Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for Summer 2026
Program Prepares Graduates for Licensure and Careers of Purpose in Mental Health Care
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.
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.