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Family, friends gather to celebrate the life of Dave Holden

A crowd of more than 300 co-workers, family, friends, and athletes gathered Sunday on the Greenville University campus to celebrate the life of Dave Holden,...

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From Greenville to Seattle: Meet theological adventurer Vanessa Perkinson

Vanessa Perkinson ’23 began her ministry “adventure” at GU, where she connected with a close-knit community and learned about GU’s connection with Seattle Pacific University....

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Interterm classes offer unique learning opportunities for students

Though interterm classes at Greenville University require two weeks of intensive work, they offer unique learning opportunities for participating students. Running from January 10 to 21,...

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Mentors, broad experiences accelerate alum’s digital media career

As a teenager, Sean McFarland rode the wave of the emerging field of digital media. He was from a musical family, so music was already...

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GU remembers Professor Frank H. Thompson, 1929-2021

Greenville University Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion Frank H. Thompson died December 10, 2021, in Alexandria, Virginia. He was 92. Thompson served GU for 28...

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GU mourns the passing of Dave Holden, dean of graduate and adult studies, assistant track and field coach

Greenville University is mourning the death of Dave Holden, 60, who served in a variety of academic and administrative positions during his 27 years at...

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Fall 2021 Dean's List

Greenville University is pleased to recognize each of the students named to the Dean’s List for their hard work and dedication during the Fall 2021...

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Updates to COVID-19 protocols for spring 2022

(UPDATED Jan. 18, 2021) Greenville University continues to be diligent in efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and keep students safe on...

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Barista spills the beans on what students really learn from that coffee shop job

The freshman filling out the job application imagines pouring cups of coffee and wiping down tables—maybe opening a few boxes, stocking shelves, and taking out...

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“God had a wonderful plan”

Ruth Winslow at home in Greenville, sitting at the desk where she wrote her book. “At that moment, I decided that when I grew up, that’s...

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Meet Mary Spencer, GU Class of '45, thrilled to return to her alma mater

Nearly 77 years after she graduated from Greenville College, Mary (Short ’45) Spencer (with GU President Suzanne Davis, at left) returned to campus in late...

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Tuesday night's plunge: A crash course in building skills and character

It takes a brave soul to willingly plunge into the unknown. Every Tuesday night on Greenville University’s campus, brave souls take that plunge. They are the...