You as alumni are the best marketing and outreach tool that Grace University has. When you share your excitement about Grace University, and pass that on to the next generation of students, we are able to continue the mission of Grace. We are always excited when we have Legacy Students, children and grandchildren of alumni, choose to carry on the tradition of attending Grace University.

Brandon Larreau, a Junior in the Nursing Program, is a special Legacy Student. Not only did his parents attend Grace University, but his great-grandfather is Dr. Harold Burkholder who was at the June 1, 1943, meeting at the Flatiron Hotel when Grace University was founded. Dr. Burkholder also was the president of Grace University during 1950-1955 when the university faced great challenges because of the Korean War.

In spite of hearing stories from his father about how difficult Dr. Eckman’s Hebrew class was, Brandon decided to attend Grace University because of the co-op Nursing Program with Clarkson College. He knew from his parents that he would get a quality education in Biblical Studies at Grace, while getting solid nursing training at Clarkson. His brother Bryan also decided to attend Grace for two years before joining the Colorado State Patrol.

Following graduation, Brandon and his wife Natasha Cruz, a Psychology major, will return to their native California where they will carry on the tradition of using their Grace University education “all for the glory of God.” “I just want to take with me the peace of mind of knowing that Dr. Burkholder was a great man who has changed thousands of lives through this school, and that will encourage me to make a difference in the world as well,” said Brandon.

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13, KJV