Michael Hammond
Dr. Michael Hammond, President of Gordon College since July 2021, brings 25 years of experience in Christian higher education, combining academic expertise, collaborative leadership, and a deep spiritual foundation. Before joining Gordon, he held leadership roles at Taylor University, Southeastern University, and the University of Arkansas. At Taylor, he served as provost and executive vice president, leading academic and operational functions during a presidential transition.
Hammond holds a B.A. in Christian education from Taylor Univ., an M.A. in biblical and theological studies from Wheaton College, and a Ph.D. in history from the Univ. of Arkansas. His scholarship centers on American Christianity, including evangelicalism, the Civil Rights movement, and the intersection of race and religion.
A native of Indiana, Hammond is a runner and baseball fan. He and his wife, Jennifer, have six children.