President Keck Represents Grand View at International Gathering in Nashville

April 14, 2026

President Keck recently represented Grand View University at the Annual Meeting of the Rebild National Park Society, held this year in Nashville, Tennessee. The event brought together leaders and supporters dedicated to strengthening Danish-American cultural connections. During her presentation, Dr. Keck shared Grand View's journey and vision for the future, while celebrating our distinction as the only Danish-founded university in the United States. 

Among those in attendance was Bruce Bro, a valued Grand View University Trustee, who also serves as U.S. Vice President of the Rebild National Park Society. In addition to his leadership within the organization, he is co-founder of the National Foundation for Danish America (NFDA), further underscoring his commitment to preserving and promoting Danish heritage in the United States.

Also present was The Honorable John Larsen, who serves as Consul of the Kingdom of Denmark for Arizona and New Mexico, highlighting the international significance of the gathering.

Looking ahead, Grand View is honored to host the Rebild National Park Society’s Annual Meeting in Spring 2027, welcoming attendees from across the country and abroad to campus.

More information about this year’s Nashville meeting can be found here.