The goal of raising $135 million doesn’t happen overnight. Every milestone along the way is a signpost to God’s faithfulness. As we look back on the journey leading to the Oct. 1 launch of the Created for More Campaign, we’re reminded of the people, prayers, and generosity that brought us to this monumental moment. The Created for More Campaign is the result of many meetings, many plans, and many people who have played a specific role in preparing Grace for more. With $95.8 million already committed to the future of Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary, we celebrate what God has done and look forward with anticipation to all He has yet to do.
July 2022
Dr. Drew Flamm is appointed the seventh president of Grace College.
August 2022
Grace’s mechanical engineering program earns accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
October 2022
The Worship Arts Department honors Jerry Franks, former artist-in-residence and instrumental music instructor, by naming the new rehearsal space in the William Male Center in his honor.
June 2023
The School of Business raises $1.5 million from alumni, donors, and friends of the institution to fund the Dr. Roger Stichter Endowed Chair of Accounting. The chair is the second of its kind at Grace and is designed to help the college recruit and retain high-quality accounting faculty.
December 2023
The School of Business announces the launch of a new Orthopedic MBA program. Located in the Orthopedic Capital of the World®, Grace’s one-year hybrid program pairs students with Fellowships at local orthopedic companies to gain practical skills and graduate ready to make a valuable contribution to the orthopedic industry.
February 2024
August 2024
August 2024
This donation from Lilly Endowment Inc., through its College and Community Collaboration (CCC) initiative, is the largest donation in school history. Grace works closely with the town of Winona Lake, the city of Warsaw, and many community partners to develop the Catalyst Corridor Project and a proposal for a series of initiatives in Warsaw and Winona Lake, including partial funding for the Orthopedic Innovation & Research Center, Business Innovation Center, Gordon Health & Wellness Center, and Community Fieldhouse.
September 2024
Grace holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Center for Literacy & Learning, the third Center of Excellence on campus. The center is dedicated to improving local children's reading skills while simultaneously giving teacher candidates the opportunity to build their competency in the science of reading.
October 2024
Grace appoints two new senior leaders: John Sloat (BS 10, MDiv 12) as vice president of advancement and Dr. Emi Kreklau as the executive director of the Catalyst Corridor, a project funded by the Lilly Endowment College and Community Collaboration (CCC) initiative.
October 2024
Grace celebrates the addition of the new Ray “Butch” (BS 72) and Sandra (Dillon C 72) Shook Welcome Center as a hub for Grace admissions and all campus guests. The Welcome Center is now housed in historic Westminster Hall, where guests are introduced to the rich history of our campus and surrounding community.
January 2025
This building will serve as the home for the School of Business and the Gordon Center for Enterprise Development, Grace’s fourth Center of Excellence.
April 2025
July 2025
The School of Science & Engineering introduces its own Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Formerly in partnership with Bethel University, Grace now provides a comprehensive nursing experience on its Winona Lake campus.
August 2025
Cabinet Members Include: Chair, Dr. Gene Inman (BS 78); Monica Morrison; Dana Johnston (BS 14); Priscilla Knoble (BA 89; Loren Neuenschwander (BS 87); Butch (Ray) Shook (BS 72); Ken Sipe (BS 81); Brian Peterson; Bob Vitoux; Gregory Dosmann (BS 86); Dan Renner
September 2025
The School of Business earns accreditation through the ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), joining the ranks of elite business schools worldwide.
September 2025
Grace reports enrollment records for the fifth year in a row, breaking records with a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,975, a seminary enrollment of 254, and a total headcount of 2,485.
October 2025
Grace’s athletic department hosts the dedication ceremony for the UPI Park, the new home of the baseball program which honors the legacy of longtime coach Tom Roy (BS 74).
November 2025
Grace College holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Center for Movement & Wellbeing, opening a brick-and-mortar location to serve students and the community. This is one of the first projects to launch within the Catalyst Corridor and completes Phase 1 of the Gordon Health and Wellness Center’s (GHAWC) renovation.
March 2026
Grace College officially launches the fourth Center of Excellence, Gordon Center for Enterprise Development. This Center is dedicated to facilitating entrepreneurship opportunities for Grace College students, faculty, employees, alumni, and the local community.
April 2026
Grace hosts a groundbreaking ceremony for the Community Fieldhouse at the Miller Athletic Complex, a key component of the Catalyst Corridor initiative.
April 2026
Grace receives a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams kickstart a new program to revitalize Kosciusko County lakes.
July 2026
The National Science Foundation IMPACT Engine in Indiana, led by Indiana University, is selected as part of the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines program. The NSF Engines program is one of the nation’s most competitive initiatives, providing new opportunities for Grace and Warsaw, the Orthopedic Capital of the World®.
September 2026
Zimmer Biomet, a global medical technology leader, announces the donation of its current global headquarters building in downtown Warsaw to Grace College. This building represents the ongoing expansion of academic programs through the School of Science and Engineering and will house the Orthopedic Innovation Resource Center (OIRC), the fifth Center of Excellence.
September 2026
Ron and Mindy Truex give Grace the funds to build one of the key campaign projects, the W. Eddie Creighton Business Innovation Complex, named to commemorate the legacy of Mindy’s father, William Edward “Eddie” Creighton. This complex will be located in the historic Free Methodist church next to Westminster Hall.
October 2026
The Created for More Campaign – the largest fundraising effort in the school’s 89-year history – is publicly announced at the official launch event on Thursday, Oct. 1.