Graceland University

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

Cydney Stables of Graceland University has been awarded a $2,500 National Dairy Board scholarship. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDPRB), through Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), annually awards up to eleven $2,500 scholarships to eligible undergraduate students enrolled in college/university programs that emphasize dairy. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, an interest in a career in a dairy-related discipline, and demonstrated leadership, initiative and integrity. Well done, Cydney!

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.

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.

In 2004, The Brett family endowment was established to support high-achieving English majors. This year, the English Department's Brett Scholarship goes to Tabitha Reno.

Randallyn Smith has been awarded the 2018-19 McCullagh Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an upcoming senior English major with a minimum GPA of 3.2 who has contributed to the Graceland community in the form of student leadership. In addition to Randallyn's academic achievements in English, she was selected due to the leadership she provided as the 2017-18 Chaplain President and her work with the Graceland Honors Program.