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
Parent & Family Experience
As current Gordon parents ourselves, Jennifer and I are excited for the partnership that your family has formed with Gordon College. We have experienced firsthand that Gordon College is committed to challenging our students with academics to build a career, experiences to build confidence and a Christian community that builds character. Generations of families have joined the Gordon community, and we are so grateful that yours has, as well. We are here to provide resources as you encourage your student to thrive during their college years and flourish in their life beyond. God is at work at Gordon College and in the life of your student.
It is a privilege and joy for our family to be on this journey with your family!
President Mike Hammond
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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.