Graceland University

The Graceland University Distinguished Leadership Award is awarded to up to two students from each school who have most enriched the Graceland community and have shown exemplary leadership through their superior skills, talents and dedication.

Graceland University students elected to complete "Future Focus and the World of Work," an elective professional readiness course focusing on networking, resume development, interview preparation, the job search and other soft skills, including dressing for success and dining etiquette. Every student who completes this course has performed mock interviews, and completed a resume and LinkedIn profile.

The Student Life Award is given to a graduating senior who has made significant contributions to multiple areas of the university community during their student experience. This award is recognition of qualities that include leadership, excellent academic record and respect by students, faculty and staff.

The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2014 Spring Term have been announced. Graceland commends the students who have devoted their efforts and talents to their academic success!

Seventeen GU students have been elected as House Presidents for the 2014-15 school year. These students were nominated by a house preference vote, then passed a rigorous case study and board interview process. They will offer leadership and support to the members of their House and to the entire Graceland University student body. Read more about Graceland's unique House system here: http://www.graceland.edu/campus-life/housing-dining.cfm

Graceland University students who complete the Career Perspectives class have elected to devote one academic quarter to personal development that encourages an in-depth look at passion, vocation, work related values and occupational fit. They have completed a research project on one possible career choice and assessments that allow a better understanding of personal and professional skills and strengths.

Graceland University student completed an elective 100 hour career exploration job shadow to gain on the job experience while "test driving" a career choice.

Graceland University students successfully completed a course that addresses professional readiness skills in depth. Students who complete this course develop all professional marketing documents associated with the job search. They have attended a job fair, dress for success and dining etiquette workshops, completed multiple mock interviews, thought critically about what unique "value add" they can provide to an employer and developed a blog, highlighting their professional interests.

Graceland University students elected to complete "Future Focus and the World of Work," an elective professional readiness course focusing on networking, resume development, interview preparation, the job search and other soft skills, including dressing for success and dining etiquette. Every student who completes this course has performed mock interviews, and completed a resume and LinkedIn profile.

Graceland University students who complete the Career Perspectives class have elected to devote one academic quarter to personal development that encourages an in-depth look at passion, vocation, work related values and occupational fit. They have completed a research project on one possible career choice and assessments that allow a better understanding of personal and professional skills and strengths.

The Graceland University Enactus Team participated in the Enactus National finals in Cincinnati, Ohio, during the week of March 31, 2014. All the hard work and dedication throughout the 2013-14 school year paid off and the team finished among the top 12 teams in the nation! Enactus is a community of students using entrepreneurial action to change lives and create a more sustainable world.

Through the new Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement (CEPE) major at Graceland University, students are getting a jump start and are on the way to finding success in the sports medicine field.

The newly elected students will take office at the start of the fall semester 2014, 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 student body.

The Graceland University Competing Cheer Squad competed in the Missouri Valley College Winter Classic Cheer Competition on January 25, 2014. After taking a year off to concentrate on rebuilding the program, the Graceland Yellowjackets squad walked away with 2nd place!

Graceland University students take part in the opportunity to travel abroad during the three-week winter term session and gain valuable experiences, broaden their understandings and build relationships as part of their "Graceland Experience."

The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2013 Fall Term have been announced. Graceland commends the students who have devoted their efforts and talents to their academic success!

The following area students have been admitted to Graceland University for the 2013 fall semester:

The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2012 Fall Term have been announced. Graceland University commends students who have devoted their efforts and talents to academics. Students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the President's list. Students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the Honors list. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the Dean's list.

The following students have earned a role in the 2013 Graceland University Homecoming Musical Performance of "Little Shop of Horrors."

The honor roll lists for Graceland University's fall 2011 term have been announced. Graceland University commends students who have devoted their efforts and talents to academics. Students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the President's list. Students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the Honors list. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the Dean's list.

As we prepare to welcome the Fall 2011 class at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, we celebrate our graduates for the 2010-11 academic year. A total of 709 graduates this year represented 38 majors. There were 324 Master's degrees and 400 Bachelor's degrees conferred. The graduates hailed from 43 states and 15 countries. Five-term, U.S. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa presented the commencement address. Groundbreaking for Graceland's $13.8 million expansion and renovation of regional performing arts center, the Shaw Center, also took place commencement weekend. Forty-eight new student apartments and a new fitness center are also being built this year on the Lamoni campus for a total of $20 million in construction. Graduates from your area include: