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Posted on May 26, 2020

The Death of Expectancy: A Letter to Our Young Adults

Heidi Forget, MSW, LICSW, of the Gordon College Counseling Center shares a word about expectancy in a time of grief.

Posted on May 20, 2020

Lessons on Pandemics from a War-torn Country

As a family physician in the COVID-19 hotspot of Lynn, MA, business is anything but usual for Brent Fryling ’92. But his background detecting and treating tuberculosis in Afghanistan makes him thankful to be here in the U.S

Posted on May 16, 2020

Gordon College Confers 482 Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees

With the official Commencement ceremony sidelined until the fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gordon community found creative ways to honor the Class of 2020.

Posted on May 11, 2020

“Overflow with Hope” Devotional | May 11

"Instead of striving to seize control over the chaos that exceeds the boundaries of our control, we are admonished to rather allow ourselves to be seized by the virtue of a transformative hope which does not fail," writes Nathaniel Quartey ’21

Posted on May 5, 2020

Wisdom for Uncertain Times: Advice from 5 Gordon Professors

Though the current state of the world may seem novel, many of us have encountered seasons of uncertainty before. During such events, the wise counsel and insight of mentors can help offer perspective and hope.

Posted on May 4, 2020

Homeschool Heroes

Well over 50 Gordon education majors have stepped in to help overwhelmed parents homeschool their children and help lead-teachers transition their classes to an online format during the pandemic.

Posted on May 4, 2020

"Overflow with Hope" Devotional | May 4

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes on you,” King Jehoshaphat prayed in II Chronicles. “Let this be our prayer in this season,” writes Arley Kangas ’20.

Posted on April 29, 2020

SVC Finalists Part Three: Building On-campus Transformation

For three Social Venture Challenge teams, Thursday night's Final Showcase is a chance to build transformation on campus. Meet the teams and their creative startups.

Posted on April 29, 2020

How to Launch Your Career During an Economic Crisis

In 2008, Mike Schnakenburg, Lucy Mull, and Andrew Breton graduated during the Great Recession—and Dan Stevens ’06 started his own business. Hear their stories and sage advice for this year’s graduating class.

Posted on April 28, 2020

SVC Finalists Part Two: Impact on the North Shore

Meet two Social Venture Challenge finalists teams who are poised to make an impact here on the North Shore. On Thursday they go head-to-head with five other teams in the Final Showcase.

Posted on April 27, 2020

SVC Finalists Part One: Empowering Women in Uganda and Ethiopia

Seven student teams are preparing for the most entrepreneurial Social Venture Challenge finale yet. First, meet two teams who are developing creative plans to empower women in Africa.