University News – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

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The Buzz

February 13, 2025

From alumni gatherings to all things student life to faculty accomplishments, there are so many cool things happening! Oath of Excellence At Graceland’s Independence campus, Program Director Leigh Murray, PhD, her fellow faculty, and the entire support team of Graceland’s...

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Recruiting New Students to the Stingdom

February 12, 2025

University Admissions is a CONTINUOUSLY CHANGING LANDSCAPE of FAFSA applications, communication flows, applications, scholarships, and so much more. The global coronavirus pandemic accelerated many challenges the higher education industry was expecting to see in 2026 and beyond. Graceland announced changes to...

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New Faces on the Board

February 12, 2025

Graceland’s Board of Trustees welcomed THREE NEW MEMBERS at its August 2024 meeting.   These new trustees, selected through collaboration between the corporate body of Community of Christ and Graceland’s administration, bring diverse expertise from various industries. What unites them...

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A Letter from the Alumni Board President

February 12, 2025

“Together, we can ensure future generations of students have the chance to create their own transformative Graceland experiences.” [caption id="attachment_57737" align="alignright" width="200"] John Godfrey, MA, ’06[/caption] It is a privilege to serve as your Alumni Board President and connect with...

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The Yellow Jackets

February 12, 2025

At Graceland, women have long been the DRIVING FORCE behind transformative change, empowerment, and a profound sense of belonging. From Marietta Walker’s foundational gift of land to establish the university, to Betty Welch’s efforts in pioneering women’s varsity athletics, and...

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