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Meredith Salois was recognized by the History/Political Science Department with its Area Award in International Studies at a special ceremony April 8, 2019. The department houses and administers the major in International Studies. In the Fall 2017 semester, Meredith was a full-time student at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, in partial fulfilment of the study abroad requirement of this major. Meredith is graduating this semester with majors in international studies and English, along with minors in history, communication, political science and peace studies.

Abigail Stoetzel was recognized by the History/Political Science Department with its Area Award in International Studies at a special ceremony April 8, 2019. The department houses and administers the major in International Studies. In the Fall 2018 semester, Abigail was a full-time student at the University of Granada, Spain, in partial fulfilment of the study abroad requirement of this major. Abigail is graduating this semester as a double major in international studies and Spanish, along with a minor in communication.

Anthony Ginger received the 2019 Graceland University History and Political Science Department's Area Award in Political Science in recognition of his excellent academic record and service to the department.

The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2019 spring 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 2019 spring 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 2019 spring 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 students were named as award winners in the Department of Art Annual 2019 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.

Graceland University Softball's Dakota Buttrey was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) Player of the Week Monday, Apr. 22. Buttrey smashed five homeruns in five straight games this week, a feat that had yet to be accomplished in the NAIA this season. She built upon her new career homerun record, now sitting at 31, and is the new Graceland University record holder for RBIs in a season with 44. Buttery recorded 14 RBIs and 10 runs on 13 hits on the week. Each week, award winners are nominated by members of the Heart and selected by a voting panel of member institution Sports Information Directors.

Graceland University Softball's Olivia Fluehr was named one of the Newcomers of the Year by the Heart of America Athletic Conference. A senior pitcher from Illinois, Fluehr finished the regular season with 15 wins, nine losses and two saves. She recorded 84 strikeouts and finished with an ERA of 2.24. At the plate, Fluehr posted a .567 slugging percentage with eight homeruns and 45 RBIs on the season.

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.

Shane Majerus received the 2019 Graceland University History Department's Area Award in the history major in recognition of his excellent academic record and service to the department.Shane was specifically recognized for his leadership as this year's History Club president.

Graceland University has inducted a new class of members into the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society for 2019. Graceland's chapter has been in existence since 2012. Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world's largest academic honor societies. The objectives are recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics; the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty in economics within colleges and universities, and among colleges and universities; the publication of its official journal, The American Economist; and sponsoring of panels at professional meetings as well as the Irving Fisher and Frank W. Taussig competitions. Currently, Omicron Delta Epsilon has 696 chapters located in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Egypt, France, Kazakhstan and United Arab Emirates. Congratulations to these students on their hard work and achievement.

Graceland University Football student-atheletes were named to the 2019 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society by the NFF and the College Football Hall of Fame. This is the first time in program history that members of the Graceland Yellowjackets football team have received this honor. The Hampshire Honor Society is comprised of student-athletes from all divisions of college football who maintained at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average during their college careers. Members must have completed their final year of athletic eligibility and be of senior academic standing.

Graceland University Track and Field's Kristol Vanterpool qualified for nationals in the triple jump with her "B" standard mark of 11.53 meters. She won the event by just over 0.60 meters.

Graceland University Track and Field's Payton Young qualified for nationals in the long jump with his mark of 7.13 meters, winning the event by a whopping 0.15 meters.

The Heart of America Athletic Conference named Graceland University Men's Volleyball student-athletes among the 2019 All-Heart Conference selections, selected by the Heart coaches.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2018-19 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete Team and includes student-athletes from Graceland University. 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, must appear on the eligibility certificate for the sport and have attended two full years as a non-transfer or one full year as a transfer student.

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.

Chase Wood won the award for Best Overall Poster Design for her poster presentation "Stories in Motion: Animation as a Medium for Oral History Renewal" at the April 2019 Upper Midwest Honors Conference in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Chase also presented a paper at the conference entitled "Communities Together: A Holistic Solution to Rural Homelessness through Community-Based Interagency Collaboration."

Randallynn Smith received the 2019 Graceland University Alma and Kathryn Blair Prize for the best senior seminar paper in history for "Slighted Success: The American Mobile Riverine Force and Its Impact in the Vietnamese Waterways, 1966-1970." Thanks to the generosity of the Blairs, the award comes with a cash prize of $100. The presentation was made at the last meeting of the seminar April 8.

Amanda Findora received the 2019 Graceland University History Department's Area Award in the history major in recognition of her excellent academic record and her service to the department. Amanda has worked as Professor of History Steve Glazer's student assistant and tutor for the last three years and has assisted the department more generally throughout this time. She is a true scholar-athlete, having successfully balanced her academic work with her busy schedule playing for the Yellowjacket varsity softball team.

Graceland University has inducted a new class of members into the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society for 2019. 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.

Graceland University Theater students earned roles in "Macbeth," one of Shakespeare's darkest tragedies, under the direction of Graceland Associate Professor of Threatre, Tracy Salter, MFA.

Graceland University students were recognized by Graceland's C.H. Sandage School of Business as outstanding students in their major for 2019. The award is based on their academic achievement and contribution to Graceland.

Graceland University Competitive Dance student-athletes were named 2019 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). In order to be nominated by an institution, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved junior academic status.

Graceland University Cheer student-athletes were named 2019 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). In order to be nominated by an institution, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved junior academic status.

The Heart of America Athletic Conference named Graceland University Men's Basketball student-athletes among the 2019 All Heart of America Athletic Conference selections, selected by the Heart coaches.

Graceland University Gadets competative dance team's Nicole Fry received All-American recognition from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). She is Graceland's first-ever dance All-American. To achieve NAIA All-America or honorable mention status, student-athletes participate in a tryout judged by officials, and All-Americans are determined by the scores. The Competative Cheer and Dance Coaches Association officers then confirm the list of scores and athletes. The very first NAIA competitive dance All-American teams were announced in 2017.

Graceland University music majors spent four days representing the university in a national-level collegiate band in Tempe, Arizona, this February. The event was held during the College Band Directors National Association National Conference. The students were required to audition for their parts on their first day and perform a full length concert on the fourth day. The trip was sponsored through a grant disbursed from the Maxwell Performing Arts Music Endowment, which allows students to travel for professional development opportunities.

The Heart of America Athletic Conference named Graceland University Women's Basketball student-athletes among the 2019 All Heart of America Athletic Conference selections, selected by the Heart coaches.