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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.

Two men and a woman stand holding a glass award in front of a Gordon College sign.

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 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 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.

Posted on June 12, 2025

Claire Hoag ’22 ’23M Wins Wright Award for Uplifting Students at Peabody High School

This year’s recipient of the Margaret C. Wright Memorial Alumni Award, Claire Hoag ’22 ’23M, teaches history and current events just 10 miles from Gordon, at the underserved community of Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.

Posted on May 21, 2025

Meet Evangeline: The Transfer Student Who Graduated with Honors at Age 18

Evangeline Gillard ’25 (linguistics) graduated at the age of 18—and she did it along with earning a 4.0. cumulative GPA, Outstanding Academic Achievement recognition and Phi Alpha Chi status. As one of the youngest graduates in Gordon College history, Gillard arrived on campus in the fall of 2023 from University of Northwestern, St. Paul as part of Gordon’s 2+2 transfer students program.

Posted on May 9, 2025

A New Chapter for A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel: Summer 2025 Refurbishment

This summer the interior of A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel will undergo a refresh. Since its completion in 1993, the Chapel has served as a campus icon and Gordon’s largest gathering space. Here are four things we’re excited to see in this upcoming renovation.

Gordon College has been featured in USA Today's Special Edition

Posted on April 25, 2025

Gordon in the News: USA Today Special Edition

Gordon College has been prominently featured in USA Today's special Easter edition published in April 2025.

Makoto Fujimara will speak at Gordon College's 2025 Commencement.

Posted on April 16, 2025

Contemporary Artist Makoto Fujimura to Deliver Gordon College’s 2025 Commencement Address

Internationally renowned artist Makoto Fujimura will deliver the keynote address at Gordon College’s 133rd undergraduate and 28th graduate Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. on the Gordon College Quad.