The Swarm is the happening place on Graceland University campus. Host Mike Hoffman connects listeners with diverse students on the go who share the adventures of college life on the hill in Lamoni Iowa. Established in 1895 by Community of Christ, Graceland’s relationship with its sponsoring church, Community of Christ, runs deep. Graceland is grounded in the liberal arts and dedicated to providing the progressive academic needs of the 21st century student.
The spotlight is back on at Graceland University, and this time it’s shining on freshman and academic honors scholarship winner, Callie Dennis. Callie hails from the Liberty Street congregation in Independence, MO, and she has her eyes fixed on the goal. That said, she’s taking time to enjoy the Graceland experience and make it her…
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It’s time for another episode of Coffee in the Swarm, and today’s guest comes from a “Long” line of Community of Christ members and Graceland alumni. From early on, Anna Long determined that she would probably go to Graceland. It was, after all, a regular topic of conversation at family meals and gatherings. And, her…
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Aliyah and Mike are back in the Swarm at Graceland University, and this time they’re sitting down with senior, Ishbel Wilson. Ishbel hails from Independence, Missouri and the Liberty Street congregation where she established a strong foundation in the church. She’s continued her connection through various ministries at Graceland while working on a triple major….
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Some people just can’t seem to get enough of Graceland University, and that’s because it is a safe place to explore who you are and who you want to become. Andrew Wolsey, the guest for this episode of Coffee in the Swarm is about to finish up six years at Graceland … four years as…
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What do history, balloon animals, and crocheting have in common? They are areas of interest for the guest of this episode of Coffee in the Swarm. That’s right, it’s time to head back to “the Swarm” for a cup of coffee and a sit down with Nicole Sherer of Woodbine, IA. Get a sense of…
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If the choice of where to go to school came down to Lamoni, IA or Boston, MA, which would you choose? Big city folks might quickly say Boston, but one ought not to rule out Lamoni and the Graceland experience. In this episode of Coffee in the Swarm, co-hosts Aliyah Farrell and Mike Hoffman sit…
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Graceland is back in session, and PZP is back in the Swarm. In this episode of Coffee in the Swarm co-hosts, Aliyah Farrell and Mike Hoffman, sit down with Danny Dennis. Growing up in the Liberty Street congregation in Independence, MO, the church has always been an important part of Danny’s life … even though…
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What do food trucks and children’s books have in common? They are both interests, and potential career choices, for the latest guest on Coffee in the Swarm, Talina Sepulveda. Hailing from Colorado and experiencing her first semester at Graceland, Talina agreed to sit down with hosts Aliyah Farrell, Christian Biwott, and Mike Hoffman to talk…
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Aliyah, Christian, and Mike are back in the Swarm at Graceland University, and they’re sitting down with Iowa native, Cadence Sires. Grab your favorite cup of (fill in the blank) and settle in for this episode of Coffee in the Swarm. Get a glimpse into life at Graceland from the perspective of a first-year student…
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A shining star from Independence who, by today has actually graduated from Graceland, but is still close by, joins Aliyah, Levi, and Mike in this episode of Coffee in the Swarm. Grab your coffee and sit down to hear from Katie Bover, and how her Graceland experience has been a continuation and an affirmation of…
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