CCOB’s Kelley chosen by Valley Leadership Institute
Tim Kelley of the Colangelo College of Business is part of Class 40 in the Valley Leadership Institute. (Photo by David Kadlubowski) By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Tim Kelley is a man on a mission. His...
View ArticleChance meeting as freshmen was path down the aisle
Faith and Thomas Beatty walk together on their wedding day. (Photo courtesy of Aysia Norris) By Ryan Kryska GCU News Bureau Faith Anderson and Thomas Beatty were just trying to find their classrooms...
View ArticleHitting the stage: A new GCU theatre troupe
Theatre instructor Michael Kary is busy directing the first play in the Ethington Theatre 2018-19 season, “Ring Round the Moon,” while also writing the first production for Parables, a new GCU...
View ArticleCheer team’s victories go beyond the competition
Champion cheer squad poses with their trophy in Santa Barbara By Theresa Smith GCU News Bureau Just for a moment, forget about winning the top award in every category and focus on the outcome that...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Avoiding germs
Connie Colbert By Connie Colbert Director, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic The new school year is upon us, and with the increase in the population of students, faculty and staff comes the increased...
View ArticleDr. Deb’s Mental Health Vitamin: How to handle conflict
Dr. Deb Wade Dr. Deb Wade GCU Vice President, Counseling and Psychological Services CONFLICT! Unless you are a master debater, or you relish a good verbal sparring, or you have a few masochistic...
View ArticleMove-In volunteers bring a welcoming warmth
From left, Stephanie Johnston, Joshua Larson and Sarah Barber show off their Local Outreach bucket hats in preparation for Welcome Crew Move-In efforts. Story and photos by Theresa Smith GCU News...
View ArticleBusiness cohorts get servant leadership ‘pep talk’
Dr. Randy Gibb, Dean of the Colangelo College of Business, says Conscious Capitalism is “all about what business can do for society, how it can impact people’s lives. When you do it right, it can give...
View ArticleStop, shop and roll: New, roomier Lope Shop opens
Shoppers check out the merchandise at the new Lope Shop, which opened Wednesday in the old Fleming Building on the south end of Prescott Field. Story by Lana Sweeten-Shults Photos by Slaven Gujic GCU...
View ArticleGCU student crowned Miss Nations of the World
Adesuwa Osayaren (right), a Grand Canyon University Honors College biology major, won the title of Miss Nations of the World. She also was crowned Miss Africa Arizona on the GCU Campus in November...
View ArticleGCU eSports to host internet cafe in new clubhouse
The GCU Overwatch team competes in a tournament. By Ryan Kryska GCU News Bureau The Grand Canyon University eSports Club reached another level this month when the varsity Overwatch team placed first in...
View ArticleTheology Thursday: Promoting acceptance and unity
Corporate Chaplain Jim Miller “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind...
View ArticleWelcome Week kickstart is an early pick-me-up
Student leaders, faculty, staff and alumni help the Welcome Crew as they move in students who, in turn, will be volunteers next week. Story by Ryan Kryska Photos by Travis Neely GCU News Bureau The...
View ArticleGCU dancers serve as spirit ambassadors
GCU dancers at the Universal Dance Association camp last week at the University of California-Santa Barbara. By Theresa Smith GCU News Bureau With a record 32 dancers preparing for a new season, Grand...
View ArticleAntelope Intros: Laikyn Ring and Makalie Zdenek
Antelope Intros is a recurring GCU Today feature that introduces some of our new employees to the people around them in a way that is fun and informative. Employees are eligible to be featured in the...
View ArticleSpirits are high as new Havocs leaders gear up
From left, Havocs leaders Shelby Langston, Tannor Bach, Jake Bradshaw and Tanner Snyder review the timeline for Lope-A-Palooza. By Theresa Smith GCU News Bureau The dynamic Purple Pre-Game Party,...
View ArticleDawn of a new year: GCU rises up for Move-In
GCU News Bureau Sunrise on Monday in Phoenix was at 5:54 a.m. But the first day of Welcome Week at Grand Canyon University didn’t need the sun to get spirits soaring. Where else do students get so...
View ArticleSlideshow: Move-In, Day 1
Photos by Slaven Gujic GCU News Bureau Move-In at Grand Canyon University got off to a rousing start early Monday morning as the student volunteers swiftly emptied car after car — and had a good time...
View ArticleSlideshow: Welcome Week activities, Day 1
GCU News Bureau The first day of Move-In on Monday didn’t end with thousands of volunteers helping arriving students unload and carry boxes to their rooms. It also included the Canyon Cool Down on...
View ArticleRoomy apartments put students in happy space
Rizella Espiritu (left) and Lexi King love their new home in Agave Apartments. Story by Rick Vacek and Ryan Kryska Photos by Ralph Freso GCU News Bureau Lexi King wasn’t surprised when Grand Canyon...
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