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Posted on December 23, 2024

Jermane Zorrilla ’21 and Family Win Big on Family Feud: A Dream Come True

Jermane Zorilla '21 and her family won over $40,000 on Family Feud, winning the maximum of five games and the trip of a lifetime.

Posted on December 17, 2024

Dr. Liza Abraham on the Benefits of Green Chemistry in Education and Industry

Dr. Liza Abraham, associate professor of chemistry, is on a mission to help higher education focus on green chemistry that is greener and safer, empowering students to create a positive impact on the world.

George Barclay speaks about his career in ministry.

Posted on December 13, 2024

Answering the Call: George Barclay’s (’79B) Journey in Ministry and Community Leadership

George Barclay ’79B has served in ministry his entire career in the northeast and spent the last 30 years at Norwood Baptist Church in Warwick, RI. We sat down with him to ask about his career and trends in the American church.

Allie Cook’ interns with penguins at the New England Aquarium.

Posted on December 11, 2024

Faith, Conservation and Penguins: Allie Cook’s ’25 Internship at the New England Aquarium

Allie Cook ’25 worked as an intern in the African penguin exhibit at the New England Aquarium last summer caring for penguins and educating visitors on how they can contribute to the preservation of God’s creation.

Posted on December 3, 2024

Can AI Chatbots Reflect the Image of God? Insights from Dr. Derek Schuurman

Dr. Derek C. Schuurman, professor of computer science at Calvin University, spoke at a recent CFI event on the pros and cons of AI chatbots for humanity and how we as Christians can respond to this technological development responsibly and faithfully.

Madison Vavala ’24 served as a partnership marketing intern for the Philadelphia Union.

Posted on December 2, 2024

How Madison Vavala ’24 Found Her Niche in Partnership Marketing with Philadelphia Union

Madison Vavala ’24 served as a partnership marketing intern for the Philadelphia Union, a professional soccer team, over the summer. Her role brought her into contact with the highest levels of many prestigious companies, including Subaru, Coca-Cola and Adidas.

Gordon students who study abroad in Greece perform archaeological excavations.

Posted on November 26, 2024

Discover Greek Ruins: Study Abroad with Gordon and ACT This Summer

In summer 2025 Gordon students will have the unique opportunity to take part in archaeological excavations in Greece through a new partnership with the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT).

Jennifer Thomas, executive director of For His Children.

Posted on November 25, 2024

Transforming Lives: Jennifer Thomas ’07 on Leading For His Children in Ecuador

Jennifer Thomas ’07 is now the executive director of For His Children, which serves vulnerable children in Ecuador through adoption and fostering. We sat down with her to ask about the realities of caring for vulnerable children in developing countries.

Students sitting on a couch on the Frost patio expressing gratitude.

Posted on November 22, 2024

How to Be Grateful: Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude

What does thankfulness truly mean? Why should we be grateful? As we reflect on this Thanksgiving season, here are some tips to help you develop practices that will allow gratitude to transform your life.

Jason Asonye ’25 interned in computer science for a Naval Undersea Warfare Center on submarine simulations.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Coding Excellence and Integrity: Lessons From Jason Asyone ’25’s Computer Science Internship with NUWC

Jason Asonye ’25 interned for a Naval Undersea Warfare Center and worked with some of the most brilliant minds in the country. For Asonye, the job was a calling—to combine his skills and his faith to be a light in the world of technology.

Florecita Carías Mejía talks about her success in finance at BNY Mellon.

Posted on November 19, 2024

Inside BNY Mellon: Florecita Carías Mejía ’08 on Succeeding in Global Finance

Florecita Carías Mejía ’08 is now senior vice president of custody client services at BNY Mellon. We sat down with her to ask about her career and being a Hispanic woman in the finance industry.

Meredith Ketcher, female member of law enforcement, stands in uniform in the Gordon College Bennett Center weight room.

Posted on November 14, 2024

Women in Law Enforcement: Meredith Kercher ’19 on Leading with Empathy

Meredith Kercher ’19, the only female campus police officer at Gordon College, talks about what life is like as a woman and a Christian in law enforcement.