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Alumni news: Court ordered to hear about Jesus

Photo courtesy Man4Man Ministries website Bob Blume ’62 has heard a lot of stories and has a lot of stories to tell. The ones he loves...

Sarah Thomack  |  April 29, 2021

GU Faculty and Staff

GU healthcare heroes: Dr. Erin Shankel keeps those skilled nurses coming

 When talk turns to COVID heroes, emergency room nurses often top the list, and for good reason: Research says they endure stress linked to heavy...

Carla Morris  |  April 20, 2021

GU Faculty and Staff

Getting to know GU First Gentleman Phil Davis

Click here to listen to the entire interview with First Gentleman Phil Davis.   Do you prefer the title “First Dude” or “First Gentleman?” Phil: I like...

Sarah Thomack  |  March 23, 2021

GU alumni

Cat recalls the GU experience that keeps on giving

Twenty years may have passed since Jim “Cat” Catanzaro '00 crossed the commencement stage to receive his degree, but that didn't end his Greenville University experience. Frequent conversations with classmates and others in GU’s extended community keep his alma mater’s influence alive.  The recent giveaway of a glass etched with GU’s iconic...

Carla Morris  |  February 23, 2021

The Truth About College Loans

Talk flowing from Capitol Hill these days about student-loan forgiveness has revived the debate on the value of higher education. A simple question frames the issue: “Is it worth it?”  Overwhelming evidence suggests that a college degree is indeed worth the investment.  According to a Federal Reserve study, college graduates make $30,000...

Victoria Clark  |  February 22, 2021

Endorsements for Teachers

Middle School and Special Ed: Double the Pleasure Says this Seasoned Teacher

If you can imagine a classroom with 30 seats and a pressure cooker gathering steam on each one, then you have a good idea what...

Carla Morris  |  February 11, 2021

Endorsements for Teachers

Inspiration Behind the Wheel: Confessions from Drivers Ed Teachers who Love what Parents Dread

Updated: January 20, 2022 Few parents relish the nerve-racking hours they spend in passenger seats as their teens take full control of the steering wheel. One...

Carla Morris  |  February 08, 2021

Endorsements for Teachers

Teachers and the Pandemic: Scoundrels or Heroes?

Are teachers scoundrels or heroes in this COVID age? It’s hard to say based on media reports. Headlines tell conflicting stories.  One camp decries the outrageous...

Carla Morris  |  February 08, 2021

Endorsements for Teachers

Why Continuing Education Courses are Important for Illinois Teachers

Updated: January 19, 2022 In teaching today, a degree is sometimes not enough to get you where you want to go professionally. With an eye on value, school districts often look for teachers who are not only qualified to teach, but who also have the skills to teach in niche areas....

Alex Staton  |  January 18, 2021

Endorsements for Teachers

What is a teaching endorsement? A few basics

Updated: January 19, 2022 When you earn a teaching endorsement you increase and diversify your skills, you qualify for more job offers, and you stand out among the competition.   But what is a teaching endorsement really? In this post we’ll go over the ins and outs of teaching endorsements, different types of...

Lauren Joseph  |  January 18, 2021

Endorsements for Teachers

Burned out from classroom teaching? Transfer your skills to teaching English as a second language online

Updated: January 19, 2022 If low pay, unrealistic workloads, and disrespect from students, parents, and school administrators make you want to quit teaching, you’re not alone....

Carla Morris  |  January 18, 2021

Student Life

How to Spice up your Dorm Room

A majority of the time you spend at college is spent in your dorm room so it is important that you make it feel like home. You want to feel comfortable in your room and keep it organized. Be sure to add decorations that fit your personality. Read on to...

Dana DeFreezer  |  January 05, 2021

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