Stories

The joy of the 20-year return

Dr. George Barber • Head Men's Basketball Coach • Professor of Kinesiology and Sport

Greenville has been a wonderful place to watch the young men on my team (and students in our department) mature into outstanding citizens, employers, employees, husbands, and fathers.

Empowered to make an impact

Dr. Crystal Effler-Foles • Associate Professor of Education

My family and I chose Greenville University because it was clear that this campus is making an impact.

Great memories and lifelong friendships

Nicole Garzaro • 2025 • Digital Media

GU has given me the opportunity to come from Guatemala to receive a great education while playing the sport I love - which is soccer, and to meet people with whom I’ve made great memories.

Faith abounds here

Desirae Yost • 2022 • Sport Management and Business Management • St. Louis

I chose GU because of the faith background that I saw in all aspects of this campus. At GU, I’ve been able to be involved in so many things on campus.

Opportunities for now and in the future

Makenna Hintz • 2025 • Biology and Chemistry • Central Illinois

Here at GU, I’m making amazing memories at GU and being prepared for my future.

More than professors here

Tore Hojeberg • 2023 • Business and Marketing • Stockholm, Sweden

Greenville University has given me the gift of friendships from around the world through academics, living with some of the best men I've ever met, and through my brothers on the soccer team.

GU - the perfect fit for me.

Claire Krober • 2023 • Worship Arts and Theology • Avon, Indiana

As soon as I visited campus I knew it was the place for me because of the people I met who were genuinely excited to meet me.

Came as a kid, left as a man

Santiago Alzate • 2023 • Secondary Education Physical Education

The Greenville men’s soccer program has changed my life forever. I came to this school as a kid, and I’m now proud to say I’m leaving as a man. My four years here have been filled with ups and downs.

Called to give the GU experience to others

Dana Smith • 2020 • Residence Director Hood and Mannoia Halls

Dana Smith came to GU as a non-traditional student. She wasn't sure why God landed her here - a little older than most of the women on her floor, but she figured she was here for a reason.

Forever changed, forever grateful

Sonya Jones • 1996 • Professor of Sport and Kinesiology

Greenville is where I set my foundation for all that life would throw at me in future years. Greenville is where my life changed forever so I’m forever grateful for Greenville University.