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University News – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

The Buzz

February 13, 2025

Features – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

Do Good for Graceland

February 13, 2025

As part of President Joel Shrock’s inauguration, the Graceland University Advancement team launched the Do Good for Graceland campaign, an initiative to support the President’s Fund for Excellence.

Features – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

Presidential Inauguration:
Gilded Age to Green Day

February 13, 2025

On a beautiful autumn day on Lamoni’s campus, Graceland Board of Trustees Chair Mike Wiley, PhD, described the 19th president of the University as “Absolutely the right person at the right time for Graceland.”

Academics - Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

A Strong Asset

February 12, 2025

At the C.H. Sandage School of Business, students from around the globe learn through experience — through reflection on doing.

Academics - Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

A Portal to Wondrous Encounters

February 12, 2025

It’s a place where creativity and discovery come alive, where students meet the tools to write that first word, find answers to complex questions, and explore new ideas.

Features – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

Homecoming 2024:
Strongly Rooted & Still Growing

February 12, 2025

Homecoming 2024 was a weekend filled with love, laughter,...

University News – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

Recruiting New Students to the Stingdom

February 12, 2025

Graceland announced changes to its approach to admissions in the fall of 2024, particularly on the Lamoni campus, leading to a team of invigorated recruiters ready to bring the next class of Gracelanders to campus.

University News – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

New Faces on the Board

February 12, 2025

Graceland’s Board of Trustees welcomed THREE NEW MEMBERS at its August 2024 meeting.

University News – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

A Letter from the Alumni Board President

February 12, 2025

As alumni, we have a vital role in supporting Graceland’s mission. Whether it’s mentoring a student, sharing Graceland with prospective students, or strengthening regional alumni networks, your contributions are invaluable.

University News – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

The Yellow Jackets

February 12, 2025

During Homecoming 2023, eight remarkable women gathered in the Higdon Administration Building to embark on a new journey of empowerment. With hearts united by a shared mission to uplift and inspire, they laid the foundation for a movement that would amplify the voices of women across Graceland’s campuses: The Yellow Jackets Women’s Philanthropy Circle.

Athletics - Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

Gift for Men’s Wrestling Makes Lasting Impression

February 12, 2025

After a season that was pretty rough on the teeth of our wrestlers, Head Coach Zack Mullins, MA, sprang into action. He reached out to Senior Director of Major Gifts Ginelle Sakima Roberts, DDS, ’01, who with her own professional dentistry background quickly identified the right course of treatment.

In Remembrance – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

Howard Booth ’60

February 12, 2025

Dr. Howard Booth ’60, one of Graceland’s most beloved faculty members and alumni, passed away on September 9, 2024.

Class Notes – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

Fall 2024 / Winter 2025 Class Notes

February 12, 2025

Completed a degree program? Published a written work? Received that awesome promotion? Earned a prestigious honor? Read about what your fellow alumni have been up to.

Faculty

Chvala-Smith Contributes Magazine Article

February 11, 2025

In a magazine article, Chvala-Smith explores a personal memory.

Faculty

Gabelaia To Speak At ‘INTED2025’ Conference

February 11, 2025

Ioseb Gabelaia presents at the 19th International Technology, Education & Development Conference in Valencia, Spain.

President's Blog

Exciting Beginnings to 2025

January 22, 2025

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I’m...

Faculty

Gabelaia Contributes Book Chapter

January 20, 2025

Ioseb Gabelaia publishes book chapter on empowering women entrepreneurs in the green economy.

Faculty

Shagufta Cheema Receives Award for Work

October 2, 2024

Iqra Shagufta Cheema receives Monograph of the Year Award for her work on Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir.

University News - Spring 2024

The Buzz: A Scholarly Day of Discovery

July 15, 2024

When classes are canceled for the day but it’s a struggle to choose between all the learning opportunities, that’s when you know it’s Graceland’s Scholars’ Showcase.

Features - Spring 2024

“Chisel Away”

July 15, 2024

Regardless of the time of year students walk across the stage, Commencement gives the University an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates and look forward to seeing the marvelous things these alumni will achieve in the future.

Features - Spring 2024

Yellowjackets Taking Center Stage

July 12, 2024

The Horizons team caught up with several Graceland graduates shining bright in Hollywood and beyond.