Here’s to a great new year!
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I’m filled with excitement and hope for what this year holds for Graceland University. I wanted to take a moment to share some of the incredible things happening at our university—opportunities that...
Read More »In this season of gratitude and reflection, I want to take a moment to express my deepest thanks to all Gracelanders, far and wide. Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate the warmth of our community and the blessings that surround...
Read More »I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you about your home on “the Hill.” Today, I announced a significant transformation to the way Graceland approaches tuition and financial aid. Beginning in the 2024-25 academic year, Graceland’s published tuition...
Read More »Like many of you, I have watched as devastating images of the destruction on the island of Maui have been shared this week. Graceland has a long-standing cherished connection with Hawaii through generations of alumni and friends dating back to...
Read More »As we celebrate Women's History Month, I am honored to reflect on the many remarkable women who have helped shape Graceland University over the years. From Marietta Walker to Cleo Hanthorne Moon, the contributions of these extraordinary women have left...
Read More »The following is a message I sent to students earlier this week. I hope your holidays are merry and bright. Dear students, As the holiday season approaches, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very happy...
Read More »It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This term at Graceland has flown by, and we’ve had an extremely exciting fall so far. As some students return home (and others stay on campus), I always...
Read More »Homecoming at Graceland was BOLD and BRIGHT
Read More »Saturday, July 23, wrapped Community of Christ’s SPECTACULAR, a youth camp that Graceland hosts on our Lamoni campus. After a two-year hiatus, it was so wonderful to welcome these teenagers back to our campus for a week of sports, classes,...
Read More »Dear students, As I am sure many of you know, last week, the United States Supreme Court released a flurry of decisions at the end of its session, most significantly, to overturn the landmark ruling on Roe v. Wade and...
Read More »#Grateful4Graceland Day of Giving is one of my favorite days of the year. Not only do we raise money for the Graceland Fund, which directly impacts students through three areas of focus – scholarships and student support, leadership and learning, innovation...
Read More »The following message was sent to our students via email: Dear students, The news we have seen coming out of Ukraine is unsettling. As a university, we hold as one of our core values the wholeness of our students and...
Read More »Graceland sons and daughters all… With less than a month to go, we have decided to move forward with a modified IN PERSON Homecoming this year! We know that you are all anxious to gather together again in Lamoni and...
Read More »Over the years, Graceland has always prided itself on being able to change with a changing world. That was true early in the twentieth century, when Graceland transformed from a two-year college to a four-year college. It was true yet...
Read More »Last Monday night, Graceland exemplified a university working together at its best, and the result was a Heart of America Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament Championship Title. The night was electric with standing room only in our athletic facility and a feeling...
Read More »One of the perks of being president is that I get to visit the Graceland family, and a trip to Arizona in February was a warm change from Iowa's ice. I went to the Arizona alumni gathering in Papago Park...
Read More »Graceland University has always been on the front row of innovation, stepping into new and relevant higher education pathways. I am excited to be able to communicate with the Graceland family and friends in this new format. I want to...
Read More »John Sellars, Graceland University President 2007-17: interview by Keondrea Richards ‘17 Richards: So, we’re gonna kinda lighten up the mood and start off with some fun. Sellars: Yeah, this is kind of like the three Christmas ghosts… and the one that...
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