A Legacy of Changing Education for the Better We took a big step toward a brighter future—both for our students and for our institution—by joining the University of Arkansas System. As University of Arkansas Grantham, we’re better positioned to achieve our mission of providing more for our students. 2024 also marks the 73rd anniversary of our founding, making this the perfect moment to celebrate the milestones which have helped us become a pioneer in online learning. Founded to Make a Difference With the advent of the G.I. Bill®, World War II veteran Donald Grantham seized an opportunity to he ..read more

Talon flies when you’re having fun. Can you believe it’s been two years since University of Arkansas Grantham began the most significant evolution in its 72-year history? In August 2021, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System voted to acquire the then-privately owned, for-profit institution, and bring it under the umbrella of the premier public higher education system in Arkansas. In the two years since, UA Grantham has undergone a complete transition — from clearing regulatory and accreditation hurdles to falling into compliance with state laws and policy that govern publi ..read more

Grantham University recently celebrated the 15-year anniversary of relocating to Kansas City in 2005 from Slidell, La., following Hurricane Katrina. Four Grantham Life Changers also celebrated 15-year anniversaries with Grantham. Dana Winfrey, Student Advisor II at GU, was among the second group of local professionals to join GU within a few weeks of its move to Kansas City. “When I started, everything was paper,” Winfrey said. “All the registrations, everything. Students would email the registration in a word document, then we filled it out and faxed it back. With only one fax machine, they h ..read more

University of Arkansas Grantham is Celebrating Learning Achievements at a Distance! Would it surprise you to know that the concept of distance learning has been around a lot longer than the internet? Although the recent pandemic has helped promote the practice of distance learning through online coursework, people have been learning new skills and gaining new insights through structured curriculums at a distance for centuries. In fact, according to Nationaltoday.com, Caleb Phillips was advertising teaching for a new method of shorthand in the Boston Gazette in 1728, with lessons to be mailed t ..read more

Real-world simulations are becoming an increasingly important tool for Master of Business Administration degree students to learn how to compete more effectively in global marketplaces. These simulations provide a hands-on, interactive learning experience that allows students to apply the theories and concepts they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. UA Grantham’s MGT570 Strategic Management course is a graduate-level class designed to teach students how to effectively compete, grow, and generate return-on-investment. The course uses the Business Strategy Game (BSG) simulation ..read more

World Health Day is an annual campaign, celebrated on April 7, led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote building a fairer, healthier world. So, in honor of World Health Day, we talked to our dedicated healthcare dean to learn more about the significance of this celebration, the importance of healthcare workers throughout the field, and the value of a health professions education from University of Arkansas Grantham. Dr. Cheryl Rules, health professions dean, answers our questions below. World Health Day is an annual celebration. Why is it important? If this pandemic has taught us ..read more

The month of March is dedicated to the celebration of women in history. Women’s History Month is celebrated in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. The annual observance began in 1978 and highlights the contributions of women throughout modern history. After growing in popularity, “Women’s History Day” was recognized as a national week in 1980 and then, it expanded to the month of March in 1987. University of Arkansas Grantham has many accomplished women in leadership positions throughout the university. We would like to take a minute to recognize the accomplishments of Dr. Jes ..read more

In recognition of National Criminal Justice Month, we spoke with Richard Sayles, assistant professor of criminal justice in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Since 2006, Sayles has prepared UA Grantham students for careers in criminal justice. As an experienced professional in the industry, he’s shared with us a few of his biggest takeaways from his time in the field. Where did you go to college and what did you pursue your degree(s) in? I attended Central Missouri University in Warrensburg, Missouri and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice. I then graduated from P ..read more