Grayson College Celebrates 60 Years of Student Success
The start of the 2025–26 academic year marks a remarkable chapter in the Grayson College story, our 60th anniversary. Over the next year, we will celebrate together, honoring our history, spotlighting the students whose achievements define us and looking ahead to the bold aspirations that will guide our future.
Since our founding in 1965, student success has been our compass, shaping every program, every partnership and every decision. This anniversary is more than a milestone, it is a celebration of the thousands of lives transformed through education, workforce training and opportunity.
Paying tribute to the vision of our founders, our anniversary celebration will span the 2025-26 academic year. Festivities will include sharing inspiring student and alumni stories, recognizing faculty and staff who have dedicated their careers to student achievement, and inviting our community to join us in envisioning the next 60 years of educational excellence.
Throughout the year, signature events such as Homecoming, Fine Arts performances, athletic contests and campus celebrations will carry our 60th anniversary theme. Each will serve as a reminder that student success is not just an outcome, it’s a tradition built over six decades of academic innovation, workforce readiness and community partnership.
From our beginnings with a single campus in Denison to the opening of our South Campus in Van Alstyne in 2004, we have grown to meet the evolving needs of the Texoma region. Yet one thing has remained constant: students have always been at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s preparing a first-generation college student for a university transfer or training skilled professionals for in-demand careers, Grayson College continues to change lives every day.
“For 60 years, Grayson College has been a place where dreams take root and lives are transformed,” said Dr. Jeremy McMillen, President of Grayson College. “We are proud to have been part of the student success story for our community for six decades, and we remain committed to carrying that mission forward. As we celebrate this milestone, we also look to the next 60 years, and will continue to innovate, serve and inspire every student who walks through our doors.”
Our official 60th Anniversary logo reflects both tradition and forward momentum. The number 60 is rendered in a diamond-inspired silver gradient, honoring our diamond year and symbolizing enduring strength and value. The classic Grayson College wordmark in deep navy reinforces our historic identity, while the elegant script of the word “Years” adds a celebratory touch. The sweeping motion of the final letters mirrors the journey of our students, moving forward toward a brighter future.
Today, we offer more than 60 academic and technical programs, from nationally recognized nursing, culinary and viticulture programs to championship Viking athletics and innovative workforce training. Each year, approximately 5,200 students gain the skills, knowledge, and experiences that prepare them for success in a growing, competitive world. Affordable tuition, personalized instruction and a student-focused learning environment ensure that student success remains the cornerstone of our mission.
Our story has never been measured by numbers or buildings alone, but by the people. Our students. Our faculty and staff. Our Board of Trustees, our Foundation and all of the faithful community partners and leaders. With these strong partnerships and a relentless focus on helping students achieve their goals, we will continue our mission for generations to come.