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Iowa Attorney General Bird Discusses Future of Criminal Justice Education at Graceland University
Graceland University hosted Attorney General Brenna Bird for a special event focused on the future of criminal justice programs, particularly in rural Iowa. Interim President Joel Shrock, PhD, warmly welcomed attendees, which included members of the Gr...
May 31, 2024, 2:09pm EDT
Patricia Draves Named President of Monmouth College
Board of Trustees Chair Michael R. Wiley, PhD, announced Wednesday that Graceland President Patricia Draves, PhD, accepted the position of president at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Ill., and will leave Graceland this summer. Wiley also announced that ...
Mar 27, 2024, 1:19pm EDT
Graceland University C.H. Sandage School of Business Hosts Over 200 High Schoolers
The Graceland University C.H. Sandage School of Business hosted several high schools from Missouri and Iowa on November 15, 2023. The annual event incorporates agricultural business and other simulations for students interested in pursuing education an...
Dec 11, 2023, 8:00am EST
Graceland Celebrates Record Incoming Enrollment in Lamoni
In a time when private liberal arts schools are struggling to keep their doors open, Graceland University enrolled its largest incoming class since the fall of 2015. Cadence Sires is a freshman from Johnston, Iowa, who came to Graceland as a golfer an...
Sep 7, 2023, 3:46pm EDT
Preparing Students for a Changing World
Students and parents across the country have been increasingly concerned with the value of a college degree. Students want a degree that will ensure they can enter their career with confidence, prepared for a constantly changing marketplace. Last year,...
Sep 5, 2023, 3:54pm EDT
Todd Lorensen Named Head Men's Basketball Coach at Graceland University
Graceland Athletic Director Brady McKillip announced the hiring of Todd Lorensen as the next Men's Basketball coach, effective immediately. Lorensen replaces Taylor Langley, who stepped away as head coach last week. "It was immediately clear to us tha...
Aug 14, 2023, 2:14pm EDT
Unlock Your Potential: Graceland University Launches Fast-Track Continuing Education Programs
Successful business professionals know the power of lifelong learning. And this summer, Graceland University introduces Graceland Forward, a professional development and personal enrichment platform for learners seeking certificates as they continue bu...
Jul 28, 2023, 1:43pm EDT
Dennis Shields Named Graceland Commencement Speaker
On Friday, Graceland University President Patricia H. Draves announced Dennis Shields, JD '77 as Graceland's Commencement speaker for the Spring 2023 ceremony, scheduled to be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Morden Center on the University's Lamoni,...
Mar 23, 2023, 6:25pm EDT
HLC Approves Graceland's New Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Graceland University is launching a new hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, the latest graduate program for the 127-year-old institution. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) formally approved the University's doctoral progra...
Jan 27, 2023, 8:00am EST
Graceland Announces Creation of Two Exciting Majors
Graceland University is excited to announce the launch of two new majors, Digital Content Creation and Marketing, beginning in the fall of 2023. Digital Content Creation is a unique interdisciplinary program that combines communication, creative arts,...
Jan 17, 2023, 10:56am EST