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Graceland University Men's Basketball's Jeremy Deemer received All-American Honorable Mention recognition from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

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.

Graceland University Women's Basketball's Sydney Vaughn received All-American Honorable Mention recognition from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). It is the second time in her career to garner the honor - she also earned it following the 2014-15 season.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) named Graceland University Men's Basketball's Jeremy Deemer as 2016-17 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. In order to be nominated by an institution's head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) named two Graceland University Women's Basketball student-athletes as 2016-17 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. In order to be nominated by an institution's head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) named seven Graceland University Gadets dance team student-athletes as 2016-17 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Graceland tops the list for dance programs, with seven individuals named.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) named four Graceland University competitive cheer student-athletes 2016-17 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.

Three Graceland University Men's Basketball players garnered All-Conference honors from the Heart of America Athletic Conference for their performance on the court this year.

Graceland University Track and Field's Cedric Shell earned his ticket to nationals at the Cornell Invite on Jan. 21, where he solidified his place with a mark of 14.19 m in the triple jump. That jump placed him at 16th in the nation entering the competition. Shell proceeded to bust out his best jump of the season on his first attempt at nationals, soaring 14.47 m. That jump would hold its place through all six rounds of jumps and earn Shell All-American status with a fourth place final result.

Cartland Allen punched his ticket to the NAIA National Tournament in Topeka, Kan., on March 4-5 with his third place finished in the Central Region Qualifier. Allen led three total players who marked top six finishes.

Two members of the Graceland University Women's Basketball team received recognition from the Heart of America Athletic Conference for their performance on the court this season.

Jeremy Deemer was named to the 2016-17 Academic All-America College Division Men's Basketball Team, as released by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Graceland University students are among the official qualifiers for the 2017 NAIA Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field National Championships. The 52nd annual men's and 37th annual women's events will take place March 2-4 in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Graceland University students participated in mentoring first-time freshmen during the Fall 2016 semester. Peer mentors spent over 10 hours training before welcoming students in INTD1100-Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. Fall 2016 peer mentors provided essential support and leadership to the Graceland University incoming class throughout the entire semester.

The newly elected students will take office at the start of the fall semester 2017 as an integral part of the vibrant Graceland University student leadership community. Students serving in GSG roles gain valuable leadership experience and become a respected voice for the Graceland student body.

Phi Alpha Theta, founded in 1921, is the National History Honor Society for four-year colleges and universities. Graceland University has had an active chapter since 1967 and is pleased to recognize our new members.

Graceland University students earned roles in the Graceland Theatre Department's spring production of "W;t," with professional guest artist, Jody Hovland.

Graceland University track and field competed at the 2017 Heart Conference Championships over the weekend of Feb. 11, where several student athletes received All-Conference recognition over 20 events.

Graceland University Softball junior Breanna Fortune was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week Feb. 13.

Graceland University Softball junior Brennan Banks was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Softball Player of the Week Feb. 13.

Graceland University Wrestling junior Brandon Seward was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week Feb. 13.

Graceland University Men's Basketball junior center Jeremy Deemer was named to the 2016-17 Academic All-District, District Three, College Division Basketball Team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Allstate Insurance Company, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced Feb. 7 that Graceland University Men's Basketball junior center Jeremy Deemer is among the 20 student-athletes who have been named to the 2017 Allstate NABC and WBCA Good Works Teams.

Tirrell Brooks was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Track Athlete of the Week Feb. 6. Brooks competed in four events for the Jackets the weekend of Feb. 4. He claimed a first place finish in the long jump, setting a new meet record with a leap of 6.85m. He followed with a second place finished in the high jump, with a height of 1.85 meters. Besides those two events, Brook placed sixth in the 60-meter dash (7.25) and 10th in the 200 meter (23.74).

Graceland University had five wrestlers named to the Heart All-Conference teams. The all-conference teams, selected by the league's coaches, were based on results in the round robin dual matches, which were completed prior to the Heart Championships on January 28.

After a 3-0 performance at the Heart Duals, Cartland Allen was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week Jan. 30.

The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2016 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!

The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2016 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 2016 fall term have been announced. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the dean's list. Graceland commends the students who have devoted their efforts and talents to their academic success!

Graceland University Football's Dalton Nelson was named by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a 2016 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete.