Grand View University

10/09/2026

Iowa educators, here’s an opportunity to advance your expertise in dyslexia and literacy intervention!

Grand View University is currently the only Iowa institution actively enrolling educators in a program leading to the K–12 Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement. Eligible educators may qualify for the Iowa Advanced Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Grant, which covers up to the remaining cost of tuition and required fees.

Our next cohort begins in May 2027, and applications for the grant are due October 31!

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your skills and make an even greater impact on students with dyslexia and reading difficulties.

Learn more about the endorsement: https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure/endorsements/k-12-dyslexia-specialist

10/09/2026

Fall looks good on Grand View! 🍂

10/08/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming Raphael Mrode to Grand View for an upcoming World Food Prize Lecture on the future of livestock and food security in the Global South.

Mrode will discuss how climate change is impacting livestock-based food systems and explore strategies to build more resilient dairy and beef cattle farming systems.

Join us on October 22!

Raphael Mrode to Present World Food Prize Lecture on Resilient Livestock Strategies October 8, 2026 Grand View University will welcome Raphael Mrode, principal scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute, for a World Food Prize Lecture focused on the role of livestock in strengthenin...

10/07/2026

It’s always exciting to see our faculty’s work out in the community! Rachel Merrill-Schwaller, Professor of Art & Design, is featured in a new exhibition at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. The exhibition highlights the diverse ways Iowa artists are using fiber arts to explore place, pattern, material and personal expression.

Rachel Merrill-Schwaller Featured in Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Exhibition October 7, 2026 Rachel Merrill-Schwaller, Professor of Art & Design at Grand View University, is exhibiting her work in the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s group exhibition Threading the Needle: Fiber Arts in Iowa this fall. T...

10/07/2026

New at Grand View: CareerEdge!

The Jacobson Institute has introduced a new credential designed to help students build career-ready skills and demonstrate those skills to future employers.

CareerEdge includes five stackable certificates and is free for Grand View students.

Learn more about this new opportunity!

Grand View’s Jacobson Institute Introduces CareerEdge Credential for Student Career Development October 7, 2026 Grand View University’s Jacobson Institute has launched the CareerEdge Credential, a new opportunity designed to help students develop and demonstrate skills that are valuable in today...

10/06/2026

Join us for Thursday Night Tailgate on October 15! 🏈

Pre-game starts at 5:30 p.m., with kickoff at 6 p.m. as we cheer on Grand View Football against Graceland University.

The game will be streamed live in the Speed Lyceum and Principal Conference Rooms in the Henning Student Center, with free potluck-style food, yard games, raffle prizes, a halftime Kahoot and more!

Students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends and family are all welcome. We hope to see you there!

10/05/2026

Thinking about cheering at the next level? 📣

Come experience Cheer Visit Day at Grand View and see what it’s like to be part of our cheer team! Meet the coaches, connect with current cheerleaders and get a look at the opportunities waiting for you at GV.

Register today!

10/05/2026

Get ready for a fun, colorful adventure with Grand View Theatre Arts! 🍓

Freckleface Strawberry, The Musical takes the stage October 10 and 11, bringing this beloved story to life for audiences of all ages.

Read more about the production and showtimes!

Grand View Theatre Arts Presents "Freckleface Strawberry, The Musical" October 5, 2026 The Grand View University Theatre Arts Department will bring the beloved children’s story Freckleface Strawberry to life this fall with three free performances for young audiences and families. Freckleface Straw...

10/05/2026

Great to see Skylar Mayberry-Mayes, Executive Director of The Jacobson Institute at Grand View University, representing GV at the Business Record’s 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event last Thursday! Thanks to the Business Record for bringing together so many great voices and ideas.