Working at a university is like watching a parade. It never stays still. Something is always coming down the street, passing in front of you and then heading on by. That seemed especially true this year. The Graceland president who guided...
Read More »WEDDINGS Eric and Melissa Roesner ’04 Fancett, Midland, Michigan, Sept. 2, 2017. Jake ’16 and Laurie James ’16 Hendricks, Houston, Texas, June 17, 2017. Justin ’15 and Allie Krabbenhoft ’16 Kaminski, Rogers, Arkansas, Sept. 2, 2017. Zach and Brittany Atwood...
Read More »Colleges and universities use social media in many ways: to attract and recruit future students, share student experiences, connect with alumni and friends, connect students with answers they need and to highlight student and alumni success. Graceland University uses social...
Read More »The campus' second FOUNTAIN, located near the east door of the administration building, was constructed in 1939. The fountain was dismantled in the summer of 1972 and replaced with a sidewalk after becoming the constant victim of campus pranks. In...
Read More »THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION WAS A CEREMONY OF COVENANT, A DECLARATION OF OUR SHARED COMMITMENT TO GRACELAND AND TO EACH OTHER. This past Graceland homecoming, we had the honor to experience the investiture of Dr. Patricia Draves as the new president....
Read More »Remembering Graceland legends Dr. Velma Ruch and Nancy Steinke
Read More »By: Tabi Miller `17 For many at Graceland, sports are a very important part of the college experience. This year, the football team found themselves in a difficult position; they didn’t have any kickers. The team needed help, so they...
Read More »A rainy Saturday couldn’t put a cloud over all of Homecoming 2017. The Memorial Student Center and the Floyd McDowell Commons accommodated a dedicated crowd as traditional outdoor events moved inside. “The Power of Together” was strong throughout the entire...
Read More »Graceland is doubly fortunate to "get her" and "him too." Last summer, Dr. Jeff Draves was chosen to participate as a mentor for the Summer Leadership Institute offered for more than a decade by AAC&U PKAL (Association of American Colleges...
Read More »A Graceland Family Tradition By: Tabi Miller `17 Graceland University has been a tradition in many families. Generations and siblings have shared in the Graceland experience – sometimes at the same time. Since its early history, Graceland has also been host...
Read More »Patricia H. Draves, PhD, was inaugurated as Graceland University’s 18th president Friday morning, Oct. 13, 2017. The event was the culmination of a week of inaugural celebrations and opened the annual homecoming festivities for members and friends of the Graceland...
Read More »Dear Graceland Friends, Sitting on the stage at the inauguration ceremony and facing a full Shaw Center auditorium was an exciting, challenging and humbling experience. Thank you for the support and encouragement you have extended to Jeff and me with...
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