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Posted on June 8, 2021

New Grant Expands STEM Research at Gordon

Three faculty received a Templeton Foundation grant through the CCCU, which will facilitate research partnerships and encourage interdisciplinary dialogue.

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Posted on May 17, 2021

New Endowed Chair Dr. Daniel Darko Continues Legacy of Interfaith Dialogue

Last week, Dr. Daniel Darko was installed as the first Wilson-Ockenga Endowed Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies—one of four endowed positions made possible by the Faith Rising campaign.

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Posted on May 17, 2021

College Honors Inaugural Wright Award Recipients

Meet two education alumni who are daily making a difference in the lives of students in underserved communities.

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Posted on May 17, 2021

Gordon’s 128th and 129th Commencements Graduate 936

In two ceremonies on the quad, Commencement 2021 honored both the undergraduate Classes of 2020 and 2021, as well as master's degree recipients from both graduating years.

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Posted on May 14, 2021

Nearly 10,000 Friends Donate $186 Million in the College’s Largest Campaign

Thanks to the support of nearly 10,000 friends, Gordon College has reached a major milestone: Raising $186 million through the most ambitious, most successful campaign in the College’s history.

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Posted on May 7, 2021

Rwandan Summer Learning Opportunity Emerges First in SVC

Six unique finalist teams pitched their startup projects in the eighth annual Social Venture Challenge, all aiming to improve lives worldwide.

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Posted on April 22, 2021

Gordon College Announces Ninth President, Dr. Michael D. Hammond

An accomplished scholar and proven leader with 25 years’ experience in Christian higher education, Dr. Hammond will begin his tenure at Gordon on July 1, 2021.

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Posted on April 6, 2021

Athletics Rising: Major Gift Improves Bennett Center and Beyond

Thanks to generous gifts from the Kanas family and the alumni community, major enhancements to Athletics facilities improve the Gordon experience for student-athletes and beyond.

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Posted on March 3, 2021

Jemar Tisby Takes Gordon on ‘Journey of Truth’

When Jemar Tisby gave the final Convocation address of Black History Month, he outlined the three “colors of compromise” that enable racism.

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Posted on February 19, 2021

What Does Art Have to Do with the Cross?

In the Center for Faith and Inquiry Arts lecture, Lothlórien Distinguished Chair in the Fine Arts Bruce Herman reflected on how art can point us to God.

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Posted on February 16, 2021

World-class Anthropologist Identifies Two Lies That Derail American Society's Journey Toward Freedom

Last week the Gordon community got to hear from world-class anthropologist and President of the American Academy of Religion Dr. Marla Frederick. Read the full recap of the Convocation lecture she gave in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Posted on February 16, 2021

Gordon College Recognized Among Nation’s Top for Academic Selectivity of Teacher Preparation Program

The School of Education adds to its many accolades from the National Council on Teacher Quality in being one of only nine programs in Massachusetts to earn the highest distinction for selective admissions requirements.

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