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Posted on February 17, 2021

People, Presence and Prayer

From campfires to the office, Jim Beville ’99 seeks to create an environment of warmth. Read of La Vida encouraged him to redefine what success looks like.

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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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Posted on February 16, 2021

Changing the Tune of Representation in Classical Music

Embracing being Black has been a lifelong journey for Michael Ellis Ingram, who moved to Germany in 2010 to pursue a career in music. Read about his personal journey and revelations.

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Posted on February 15, 2021

Opening Wide the Door to the Great Outdoors

50 Years of La Vida: The rugged, grassroots efforts that teetered on the brink of failure, and came back to transform thousands of lives.

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Posted on February 5, 2021

Caring for Students’ Mental Health: Meet the Counseling Center Interns

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, another epidemic of its own was making headlines: the mental health of college students. Meet a few of the people ensuring that Gordon students have the support, resources and help they need.

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Posted on February 4, 2021

Six Black Heroes and Heroines of Gordon’s Past

In honor of Black History Month, The Bell retells the stories of six Black men and women—all graduates of Gordon and Barrington—who went to great lengths to shift the currents of history.

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Posted on February 3, 2021

Boardroom to Classroom: Career Executive Joins Economics and Business Faculty

Business and marketing executive, nonprofit board member, lifelong learner. Meet the newest ECB faculty member, Greg Smith.

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Posted on January 28, 2021

A Semester of Adventure in Store at Gordon

College during pandemic provides an opportunity to transform a different kind of semester into a brave new adventure, and Gordon has plenty planned for students this spring.

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Posted on January 18, 2021

The Hard Work of Choosing Forgiveness Over Hatred

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The Bell interviewed the Honorable Herman J. Smith Jr. ’70.

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Posted on January 8, 2021

Top 20 Posts of 2020

More than 80,000 words and 125 posts on the pandemic, racial equality, church history, new programs and exciting College updates—take a look at The Bell’s 20 most popular stories of 2020.

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Posted on January 8, 2021

Remote Learning Takes Gordon’s Mission Around the World

For the first time in Gordon’s history, students can opt into a fully remote learning experience from anywhere in the world. It’s a new era for Gordon.

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