Posted on September 17, 2024
Demystifying the Reading Landscape
Ellen Ballock, Ph.D. and Priscilla Nelson ‘74, Ed.D. of the Herschend School of Education share their insights into the literacy crisis in America—and how Gordon is using the science of reading to combat it.
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Posted on September 9, 2024
Gordon College Earns Spot on The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges List for the 11th Year
Gordon College has once again been named one of The Princeton Review’s best schools in the nation for undergraduates. This is the 11th consecutive year Gordon merited inclusion in this annual listing of The Best 390 Colleges - 2025 Edition.
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Posted on September 3, 2024
From Adversity to Advocacy: First-Gen Student Vinnycius Alves’ Mission to Bridge Mental Health Gaps in Urban Communities
Vinnycius “Vinny” Alves `26 talks about how he felt God was calling him to be the first in his family to attend college, where he could combine psychology and biblical studies into a practical career that helps heal others through God’s love.
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Posted on August 30, 2024
Olyvia Shaw ’21 on Performing in Sight & Sound Theatre’s Biblical Show, Daniel
Olyvia Shaw ’ 21 studied theatre arts at Gordon and is currently starring in Daniel, the latest original show by Sight & Sound Theatres. We sat down to ask Olyvia what life is like working full time as an actor.
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Posted on August 19, 2024
Power Play for the Community: Joelle Brown ’24’s Bruins Foundation Internship
Newly minted alumna Joelle Brown ’24 finished a six-month internship with the Boston Bruins Foundation earlier this summer, a nonprofit that seeks to serve not only its fans but the entire Boston community.
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Posted on August 15, 2024
A Tech Career Powered by English Skills: Kate Stadt ’11 on her Role at HubSpot
Kate Stadt ’11 studied English at Gordon and is now the manager of legal and compliance enablement at HubSpot. We sat down to ask Kate about her journey to the tech world and trends in the industry.
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Posted on August 14, 2024
How Aba Asante Turned TikTok Fame into a Marketing Internship at Crocs
Aba Asante ’25 reflects on her personal journey as a social media influencer and her work this summer as an intern at HeyDude shoes, one of Crocs’ recently acquired brands.
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Posted on August 6, 2024
Solid as a Rock: Meet Kimberlee Thorburn ’07 ’16M, the 2024 Wright Award Winner
As a Christian teaching in the Lynn, MA, public school system, Thorburn seeks to draw her strength from Christ, the Solid Rock, and to reflect her faith to her students every day.
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Posted on July 31, 2024
Uncovering Ancient Manuscripts: Dr. Graeme Bird’s Exploration of The Iliad
Dr. Graeme Bird studied several newly discovered papyrus fragments of The Iliad over his sabbatical last semester, exploring the connection between Homer’s poetry, oral history, faith and jazz improvisation.
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Posted on July 26, 2024
Chris Peters ’09 on the Importance of Visual Storytelling in Modern Marketing
Chris Peters ’09, founder of Lightmark Creative, shares his experience navigating the video and media industry while also managing his own business.
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Posted on July 22, 2024
Mimicking Nature: Dr. Kristen Siaw's Innovative Sabbatical Research
Dr. Kristen Siaw, assistant professor of physics and chemistry, spent the last year on two different sabbaticals conducting research on Gordon’s campus and at Boston University in zinc oxide and microfluidics.
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Posted on July 19, 2024
$50,000 Grant Fuels Growth of Gordon College’s Heritage Summer Program
The Heritage program at Gordon College, directed by Salome Palmer ’21, has received a $50,000 grant from the Forum for Theological Exploration to sustain one of Gordon’s premiere summer programs and to expand its reach.
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