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Student chaplains extend the reach of the University chaplain

As the chaplain at Greenville University, Keli Pennington is responsible for the spiritual growth and care of more than 800 students. She freely admits it’s...

Student Experience Stories

The dream continues for GU transfer student

Three years ago, when Jalen Franz learned that the college he was attending was closing its doors, he thought it was the end of his...

Campus News

Bell music returns to campus, thanks to Whitlock family

Among Mark Whitlock’s favorite memories from his years as a Greenville College student in the 1970s is the sound of bells wafting across the campus. Those...

Alumni News

Dewayne Neeley: Embracing a New Role, Same Love for Greenville University

After five years splitting his time between Director of Alumni and Church Relations at Greenville University (GU) and Major Gift Officer, Dewayne Neeley, Class of...

Campus News

LEGACY OF WOMEN IN SPORTS WALL: THE STORY BEHIND GU’S NEWLY INSTALLED DISPLAY

The dictionary entry for “no-nonsense” should say, “See Tena Krause, GU Class of ’80.” Coach Krause, who retired in 2020, wasted no time marching one...

Alumni News

Strobel publishes book about his ties to Native Americans

In his latest book of poetry called East Rock (Finishing Line, 2024), Greenville University alum Paul Strobel reflects on his connection to Native American history...

Alumni News

KK Mathews: building bridges of service and faith

Kim Kendall Mathews, also known as “KK” Mathews, graduated from Greenville University in 1985 with a degree in social work. He's back for his second...

Academic News

INTELLIGENT.COM RANKS MULTIPLE GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AMONG BEST IN U.S. FOR 2025

Higher education resource guide recognizes top programs across various disciplines GREENVILLE, IL – Intelligent.com, a widely respected source for higher education rankings and research, has recognized...

Community

High school students learn about teaching careers at GU summit

As the faculty and staff of the Greenville University School of Education planned the school’s inaugural Future Teacher Summit, they were hoping to attract 20...

Alumni News

GU basketball legend Johnny Branch returns for Homecoming

Johnny Branch graduated from Greenville College in 1991 after a record-setting career as a Panther basketball player. He returned to campus in 2006 to be inducted...

Alumni News

Sarah Holiday's unexpected path to monastic life

After graduating from Greenville University in 2001, Sarah Holiday embarked on an unconventional and spiritually enriching journey: She became a nun. AN EVOLVING FAITH JOURNEY After graduation,...

Student Experience Stories

GU’S CATE COTA NAMED 2024 LINCOLN LAUREATE

From Left: Ronald D. Spears, chancellor of University of Illinois Springfield; Cate Cota, Greenville University, Staphanie Pace Marshall, regent and Lincoln Laureate, and Ed Curtis,...