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Posted on February 13, 2020

Words that Belong to One Language But All People

ROSE BAKER ’21 Major: linguistics Hometown: Layton, UT If she could be fluent in any other language, it would be Russian.

Posted on December 20, 2019

10 Alumni Nonprofits for Your Last Gift of 2019

In Part III of our Christmas Gift Guide, finish out 2019 by supporting causes that will make 2020 a better year for our neighbors, near and far.

Posted on December 13, 2019

8 Christmas Gifts That Feed the Body, the Soul and a Sense of Home

In Part II of our three-part Christmas Gift Guide designed to support the businesses and nonprofits of past and present Gordon students, we have some stocking stuffers and grand gestures “yule” love. From cayenne pepper cough drops to bone broth tonics, your gifts this Christmas are sure to rejuvenate the body, the soul and the places we call home.

Posted on September 13, 2019

Healing Post-Soviet Ukraine through Music

When Yo-Yo Ma—perhaps the world’s most famous living classical musician—played his cello at the border entry point in Laredo, Texas, last April, it was a perfect example of how the culture of classical music is changing.

Posted on August 30, 2019

Falling into Life: My New Post-college Strategy

Veronica Andreades '20 believed the path to success was a master plan and a straight path. But a summer internship abroad taught her the opposite: the fastest route is, in fact, a very squiggly line.

Posted on April 22, 2019

SVC Contestants Turn Challenges into Opportunities

After three months of preparation, mentoring and collaboration, five teams of student entrepreneurs finally competed for $10,000 during the sixth annual Social Venture Challenge (SVC) on April 11.

Posted on April 11, 2019

Students Voice Passions in JUD Talks

From the negative influence of cell phones to the origin of the universe, last week's JUD Talks provided a platform for students to exercise their public speaking skills by presenting a speech on a topic that inspires their passion.

Posted on April 8, 2019

Meet the 6th Annual Social Venture Challenge Finalists

With a wide range of motivations and plans, the five student teams will pitch their startup ventures to a panel of expert judges on Thursday evening for the 6th annual Social Venture Challenge Final Showcase.

Posted on December 3, 2018

From the World’s Deadliest Earthquake to the World’s Deadliest Cancer

Orlane Destin ’21 says that growing cancer cells for research is like taking care of a baby.

Posted on November 5, 2018

Business Club Connects Faith with NYC's Finance World

Members of the Business Club made the annual trip to visit with prominent financial firms in New York City. The two-day trip included stops at Deloitte, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and others.

Posted on August 24, 2018

Welcome, Class of 2022!

Gordon welcomes 483 new students—439 first-years and 44 transfers—for Welcome Week 2018. The Class of 2022 comes to Wenham from 35 states and 24 countries for five days of getting acquainted with Gordon, the local area and each other.

Posted on March 26, 2018

Meeting the Pope: An Easter Reflection

“We are in the Vatican.” This is all I could say as our car followed the Pope’s driver into the heart of the Papal Palace. My father and grandfather had been invited by a close friend to be a part of the 50th anniversary of the charismatic movement in the Catholic Church.