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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,...

Community

SPEAKING TENDERLY: PROPHETIC MINISTRY DECIPHERED IN NEW BOOK BY FORMER GU PRESIDENT IVAN FILBY

A Youth for Christ prayer meeting, a 23-year-old attendee, a piece of information revealed only to him—such was the setting for Ivan Filby’s first experience...

Alumni News

Jason Fisher: a journey of faith from Greenville University to ELCA leadership

When Jason Fisher arrived at Greenville University, he had a clear plan: study youth ministry and serve the church. Yet, like so many, his journey...

Alumni News

GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI GATHER FOR BUSY HOMECOMING

GREENVILLE, IL – Perfect fall weather and a jam-packed lineup of activities produced a memorable Homecoming for Greenville University alumni and friends last weekend. Throughout...

Alumni News

Alum Ben Kesler’s Journey from Greenville University to NPower Missouri

Ben Kesler, a 2002 Greenville University alumnus, former employee, and current executive director of NPower Missouri, is a living testament to the transformative power of...

The RECORD Corrections

In the most recent issue of The RECORD, we misspelled the names of Dr. Mary Alice Tenney and Dr. Elva McAllaster. The correct spelling are...

Alumni News

Greenville Alum Spearheads Development of the Global Methodist Church

Liz Fink, a 2010 Greenville University alumna and a key player in forming the Global Methodist Church (GMC), is deeply rooted in her family’s and...