The Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) named Graceland University men's basketball student-athlete Nick Coleman among the 2021 all-conference selections, selected by the Heart coaches.

The Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) named Graceland University Women's Basketball student-athletes among the 2021 all-conference selections, selected by the Heart coaches.

Graceland University students were elected by their peers to the Graceland University Student Government for 2021-22. The elected students will take office at the start of the fall semester 2021 as an integral part of the vibrant Graceland University student leadership community. Students serving in student government roles at Graceland gain valuable leadership experience and become a respected voice for the Graceland student body.

Graceland University students have been elected by their peers to the 2019-20 House Council. Graceland offers the integration of student government and residence life, allowing student leaders to impact the entire campus community. Students elected as house council leaders become the members and decision makers in the student government organizations. Learn more about the "House" system and other leadership opportunities at Graceland University HERE.

The Graceland University Music Department held its annual solo competition Feb. 7. This competition is open to all current music students and invites them to prepare a performance for adjudication and comments by outside adjudicators with diverse backgrounds in music. In addition to the competition for all music students, music majors were eligible to compete separately for one of three Anthony Hyde awards. The Anthony Hyde award was initiated by Graceland music alumni in 1982 to promote musical excellence.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2019-20 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes Sept. 15. Over 10,000 total NAIA student-athletes were named to the annual list. Graceland University had 47 individuals earn scholar-athlete status for the year. The Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete program recognizes excellence in the classroom for NAIA student-athletes with junior or senior status and with an academic standing of a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA. Students must appear on the eligibility certificate for the sport and have attended two full years as a nontransfer student or one full year as a transfer.

Graceland University has announced the Fall 2020 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and around the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Graceland University between May 31 through Dec. 19, 2020. We congratulate all graduates on their accomplishments and offer our best wishes for success in the future!

Graceland University has announced the Spring 2020 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and around the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Graceland University between Jan. 31 through April 26, 2020. We congratulate all graduates on their accomplishments and offer our best wishes for success in the future!

The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2020 fall term have been announced. Students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list. Graceland commends the students who have devoted their efforts and talents to their academic success!

The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2020 fall term have been announced. Students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president's list. Graceland commends the students who have devoted their efforts and talents to their academic success!

Graceland University music student Daryn Nowlin was accepted to La Musica Lirica, a prestigious international summer opera training program in Novafeltria, Italy. Read the whole story here.

The Graceland University Theatre Department is pleased to announce incoming freshman Naomi Thomsen as the recipient of the Stage Door Scholarship award. This is Graceland Theatre's most prestigious scholarship and comes with a $10,000 award each year for four years. Thomsen will begin her freshman year at Graceland this fall as a theatre major, but this will not be her first experience with the theatre department. Her high school does not have a theatre program, so, during her junior year, she reached out to Graceland Professor of Theatre Tracy Salter, MFA, to request the opportunity to gain audition experience and receive feedback. Salter immediately recognized her talent. Then, during her senior year, Salter invited Thomsen to audition again, and she was cast in the Graceland production of "Lighting the Way." "I'm thrilled that Naomi has chosen Graceland's Theatre Department to be her new home away from home," shared Salter. "Her motivation, professionalism and talent are serious assets to the program." This year, audiences will be able to see Thomsen in the upcoming production of "Antigone," opening Sept. 24

Graceland University students were named as award winners in the Department of Art Annual 2020 Juried Student Art Exhibition. The Graceland juried exhibition consists of artwork submitted by students in designated categories. It is judged by an individual or panel, according to certain measures. Graceland students entered works in one of three categories: two dimensional art, sculpture and graphic design.

Students in the English department at Graceland University have been recognized for their achievements and contribution to the department, and have been rewarded with scholarships for their respective talents.

Graceland University inducted a new class of members into the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society for 2020. Graceland's chapter (272) has been in existence since 1987. Alpha Chi was founded in 1922 and is a coeducational academic honor society and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. The purpose is to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those who achieve such distinction. To be accepted, juniors and seniors from all academic disciplines must place in the top 10% of their class. Congratulations to these students on their hard work and achievement.

The Graceland University chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, inducted nine new members Oct. 17. Graceland's chapter, the Alpha Phi Upsilon chapter, was founded in 2017, and these nine new members are part of the third class of inductees. Sigma Tau Delta was founded in 1924 to confer distinction for high achievement in English language, literature and writing, and to foster literacy and all aspects of the discipline of English. With over 850 chapters across the U.S. and abroad, Sigma Tau Delta is the most active honors organization in the field and one of the largest members of the Association of College Honor Societies. Candidates for Sigma Tau Delta must have a strong interest in the study of English, an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and at least 12 credits (semester hours) in English with an average of at least a 3.0 GPA or better.

Amy Austin received the 2020 Graceland University Alma and Kathryn Blair Prize in History for Best History Paper.

Graceland University students were recognized by history department for their outstanding achievements for 2020. The award is based on their academic achievement and contribution to Graceland.

Georgia Seagraves, a Hispanic studies major at Graceland University, co-lead a presentation/discussion with Assistant Professor of Spanish Jonathan Montalvo as part of the Marshalltown Community College Latinx Leadership Initiative in a partnership with Iowa 4-H. Their discussion centered on latinidades, experiential learning and advocacy for the Latinx/Hispanic cultures and communities.

The Graceland University esports team has been named champions of the Iowa division B esports league at the GG Leagues tournament at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 16. Read more in this news release. Graceland Esports offers opportunities for students to participate in a competitive environment and represent their university with pride in a new and exciting way. Esports represents yet another way for a diverse range of students to connect with their university and experience even greater value from their college experience. It's about more than just playing video games. Esports students are serious about the game and must develop and hone the necessary skills to be successful as a team. Esports even has direct application in the global workforce beyond graduation.

Student Ambassadors at Graceland are an extension of the admissions team. They hold a high level of responsibility and leadership as they represent Graceland to campus visitors. They are responsible for giving campus tours, answering questions during large-group student panels and hosting visiting students from out of town. Through this experience, Graceland University student ambassadors learn valuable leadership and interpersonal skills that will assist them throughout the college experience and beyond.

Graceland University Peer Mentors participated in mentoring first-year students during the 2018-19 academic year. Peer mentors completed a training program before the year began in order to provided essential support and leadership to the Graceland University incoming class through intentional outreach. They led class lab sessions and provided a wide range of support both in and out of the classroom.

Graceland University Peer Mentors participated in mentoring first-year students during the Fall 2017 semester. Peer mentors spent over 24 hours training before and during the semester. Fall 2017 Peer Mentors provided essential support and leadership to the Graceland University incoming class through intentional outreach, leading lab sessions, and accompanying first year students to events on campus.

Graceland University students presented at the Iowa Academy of Science 131st annual meeting held Saturday, April 27, at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Iowa Academy of Science promotes science research, science education, the public understanding of science and recognizes excellence in these endeavors.

Graceland University student scholars from a variety of academic disciplines were selected to present their research and work to an audience of fellow students, faculty and visitors for the annual Scholars' Showcase, a day dedicated to academic work and achievement on Graceland's Lamoni, Iowa, campus. The goal of Scholars' Showcase is to develop a culture of high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities. The showcase is an opportunity for students and professors to professionally demonstrate their scholarly works for the entire campus to see, and enables all schools to see each other's work in one place. Scholarly works are represented by posters, presentations, demonstrations, senior projects, art shows, musical instrument recitals and more.

Jake Crozier was selected as the Graceland University representative for the Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team. The Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team assists the Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board in developing programs that target and enhance Iowa Corn's relationship with those individuals who are pursuing careers in agricultural production and allied industries.

Students who complete an internship partner with a faculty member and employer to augment in-class learning with on-the-job training. Students gain critical thinking, communication and professional skills while completing a minimum of 120 hours working in their chosen industry.