Billy Graham Community LIfe Commons Grand Opening

The official grand opening celebration was integrated into Northwestern’s Homecoming activities which was an ideal time to reflect on Rev. Billy Graham’s legacy as the college’s second president (1948–52). At the dedication, William Graham III spoke of the Northwestern community's influence on his grandfather at the start of Billy Graham's ministry as an evangelist.   Letter from Billy Graham In honor of the opening of the building, Graham wrote a letter to Northwestern, read at the dedication by Will Graham.  Read the entire letter.