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Posted on April 8, 2022

For Modern Democracies to Survive, We Must Rally Behind Universal Human Dignity

Anthropologist Dr. Robert Hefner believes that Christians and Muslims will to be central in protecting modern democracies from culture wars—if they can guide societies toward a shared belief in universal human dignity.

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Posted on April 5, 2022

Crime Scenes, Raisin Bread and the Universe

For the 2022 Herrmann Lecture Series, astrophysicist and biblical scholar Dr. Perry Phillips looked back in time at the Big Bang through a lens of Christian faith.

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Posted on April 4, 2022

A Christian Calling for Public Health Practice

It’s National Public Health Week and to celebrate, Dr. Heather Sipsma, director of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Gordon, shares why she’s shifting the narrative from gap to overlap: While many perceive a fundamental gap between Christianity and public health, she sees a critical overlap.

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Posted on March 26, 2022

Ukraine: Alumni Reflect on Wartime Resilience, Part II

For two alumni who worked and served in Ukraine, lessons from the time abroad are a window into the war unfolding now.

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Posted on March 25, 2022

Understanding Unconditional Love: Lessons From Reykjavik

When Ellian Chalfant ’22 took a spring break mission trip to a small, often insular island, she didn’t anticipate the broad cultural encounters.

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Posted on March 24, 2022

Ukraine: Alumni Reflect on Wartime Resilience, Part I

Three alumni who grew up in Ukraine share their reflections on the war with Russia and how the world can show support.

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Posted on March 17, 2022

Amplifying Unheard Voices in Music

Adams Endowed Chair in Music Sarita Kwok spent her sabbatical on a groundbreaking recording of music by 18th-century Black composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

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Posted on March 11, 2022

Gordon Streaming | Part III: Music and Podcasts

In this final installment of the “Gordon Streaming” series, The Bell introduces you a talented group of podcast hosts, songwriters and musicians. One is a beloved professor, and the rest are Gordon alumni. Happy listening!

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Posted on March 10, 2022

Gordon Streaming | Part II: Television

In Part II of the Gordon Streaming series, you’ll meet sitcom-writers, visual effects artists and a beloved Gordon comedian who has made his way to Netflix and HBO.

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Posted on March 9, 2022

Gordon Streaming | Part 1: Film

This week, we're highlighting more than 20 alumni (and one professor) who’ve made names for themselves in the entertainment industry. Read Part I to meet alumni involved in filmmaking.

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Posted on March 7, 2022

Serving Students: Meet Dr. Jennifer Skaggs, New VP for Student Life 

Gordon College welcomes seasoned higher education and student development leader Dr. Jennifer Skaggs as new vice president.

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Posted on March 3, 2022

Confronting an Invisible Illness, Part II

After years of mysterious pain, inconclusive testing and an arduous pursuit of healing, Keanna Smigliani ’21 finds medical answers and meaning in her experience.

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