Academic News
2013 News
Greenville College 121st Commencement
Orange and black banners hung above the entry of Ruby E. Dare Library, and more banners lined the walk by H.J. Long Gymnasium to welcome graduates, their friends and families to Greenville College's 121st Commencement. On May 25 and 26, the College conferred degrees on 377 students.
Hannah Groves ’13 Awarded President’s Citation
During Greenville College’s 121st Commencement on May 26, Acting President Randy Bergen and Provost S. Bradley Shaw awarded the prestigious President’s Citation to Hannah Groves of Greenville, Illinois. Each year, the award is given to the Greenville College graduating senior who has demonstrated the highest academic achievement in the context of a Christian liberal arts program.
Greenville College Partners with Kaskaskia College to Offer New Degree Option
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees met Monday, May 20 for the regular monthly meeting. The Board approved an agreement between KC and Greenville College that establishes a Partnership to facilitate students' co-enrollment between KC and GC in Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Associate Degree in Nursing.
Cool Head Prevails
When an unexpected challenge flashes before him on a ski run, sophomore Nathan Hood surveys the terrain, skillfully adjusts his response and attacks the slope. The Montana native’s proven ability to also smoothly adapt off the slopes bodes well for Greenville College this fall. That is when Hood, GC’s newly elected student association president, will attend to the challenges of overseeing a myriad of student activities.
Greenville College Announces 2013 Commencement Schedule and Speakers
Greenville College will conduct its 121st commencement exercises on May 25 and 26. Master’s degree, adult degree completion, and off-campus partnership students will be recognized on Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m. Undergraduate students will be recognized on Sunday, May 26, at 3 p.m.
Two Chances to Hear Greenville College Jazz Band
Just back from their inaugural spring performance tour in Branson, Mo., the Greenville College Jazz Band is excited to present their final on-campus concert of the semester, “Jumpin’ at the GC Side.” Join them Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in the Whitlock Music Center for an evening full of boogie-woogie, swing, and Latin jazz.
Mother’s Day Concert at Greenville College
Bring all the special ladies in your life out for a memorable afternoon of musical entertainment especially for moms. The Greenville College Concert Band will present its Mother's Day Concert on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 4 p.m. in the Whitlock Music Center.
Dr. Ivan Filby named 12th president of Greenville College
Affirming the recommendation of the presidential search committee, the Greenville College Board of Trustees unanimously elected Dr. Ivan Filby as the College's twelfth president.
Edwall Receives Prestigious Cambridge Scholarship
Greenville College alumna Christy Edwall '08, of Seattle, Washington, was recently awarded a prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship.
