GU alumni
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Endorsements for Teachers
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....
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...