Dr. Graham emphasizes the importance of high-impact practices for student growth. As an academic leader, he invests in research, internships, and travel experiences for conferences and presentations.

As the Provost, Dr. Graham worked with campus leaders to launch new honor's organizations on campus such as Phi Eta Sigma and The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi to emphasize academic excellence.

As Interim Chancellor, Dr. Graham launched the Slater Speaker Series to bring to the campus and community nationally recognized speakers to engage students, employees, and the community.

As Interim Chancellor and Provost, Dr. Graham invested millions of dollars into upgrading campus classrooms and facilities like the $1 million Adobe Digital Literacy Lab and the forthcoming $1 million Adobe Artificial Intelligence Lab.

As the Provost, Dr. Graham invested in ceremonies that highlighted students who perform academically at high levels not only to reward them but also to emphasize their commitment excellence.

Dr. Graham has worked tirelessly to launch new partnerships with businesses like Nationwide, Cisco, and Adobe that invested millions to support scholarships, workforce development, and leadership.