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John McCain leaves a legacy at GCU, too
GCU News Bureau U.S. Sen. John McCain, who died Saturday after a long battle with brain cancer, was a frequent visitor to Grand Canyon University and was greatly admired by GCU executives, staff and...
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Welcome Week just kept making memories
GCU News Bureau Welcome Week at Grand Canyon University always is a win-win – students get incredible, friendly help moving their belongings into their residence halls and apartments, then spend the...
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First day of class makes the grade
Dr. Laura Chesniak speaks to her psychology students on the first day of class. (Photo by Theresa Smith) GCU Today College of Fine Arts and Production voice professor Rachel Velarde, seated at a...
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First-Year Experience, ACE Centers aid new students
Tables set up all over campus directed students on the first day of classes, and one of their destinations should be the Academic & Career Excellence Centers. Story by Rick Vacek Photos by Gillian...
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Mueller’s talk provides Chapel with a care package
Story by Rick Vacek Photos by Gillian Rea GCU News Bureau It would be easy, after what might have been the best Welcome Week ever at Grand Canyon University, to simply bask in the glow of enthusiasm...
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Dr. Deb’s Mental Health Vitamin: Friendship
Dr. Deb Wade Dr. Deb Wade GCU Vice President, Counseling and Psychological Services The great Aristotle once remarked that an individual could have everything life has to offer – career, family and...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Adjustment disorder
By Jo Gott Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic Fall is a time of new beginnings! To most people, it is exciting to start a new school year with a fresh living situation,...
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GCU theatre’s ‘Tartuffe’ earns multiple ariZoni nods
GCU’s theatre department’s production of “Tartuffe” received multiple nominations for ariZoni Awards. Christine Ward and Natalie Shields (from left) were part of the lauded cast. (Photo by Slaven...
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Online student aims to be pastor for the disabled
By Ryan Kryska GCU Magazine Don’t try to walk a day in Raymond Carawan’s shoes. He doesn’t want you to. God has challenged this Grand Canyon University online student with a variety of disabilities,...
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It’s ‘Aloha!’ to Hawaii, and to GCU
From left, Tristyn Torbio, Emma Pilotin, Cherise Magsanide and Rachel Kawakami set up a welcome table for students interested in Hui Aloha Club. Story and photos By Theresa Smith GCU News Bureau There...
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Theology Thursday: The light of the world
Corporate Chaplain Jim Miller “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it...
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Coming soon: Canyon Worship 2018 shines bright
First of a series Story by Rick Vacek Photos by Slaven Gujic GCU News Bureau This was going to be a challenge, kind of like trying to win another championship. The Canyon Worship 2017 album was a hit,...
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It’s clubhouse to firehouse for former GCU players
Among the former Lopes baseball players in the Phoenix Fire Department, (standing from left) Harlyn Griffiths, Joey Bristyan, Ryan Holtorf, Mike Quill and Joey Reiman and (sitting from left) Troy...
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Upbeat ‘Rhythm’ sets tone for Canyon Worship
Second of a series previewing Canyon Worship 2018, which will be available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Shazam and in the Lopes Shop on campus beginning Monday, Sept. 10. By Rick Vacek GCU News...
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Inspirational stories behind Canyon Worship songs
Third of a series previewing Canyon Worship 2018, which will be available for $9.99 on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Shazam and in the Lopes Shop on campus beginning Monday, Sept. 10. By Rick Vacek...
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Dr. Deb’s Mental Health Vitamin: Emptying your ‘Box of Rocks’
Dr. Deb Wade Dr. Deb Wade GCU Vice President, Counseling and Psychological Services Have you felt burdened lately? Have you felt sluggish or slow or slovenly? Why not check that box of rocks you may be...
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Fitness Facts: How to prevent gout
Connie Colbert By Connie Colbert Director, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic Have you experienced pain in your big toe that came on suddenly and persisted? If so, you may have gout. The incidence of...
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New home sets stage for more Fine Arts growth
Over the summer, the College of Fine Arts and Production slowly made the move to its new space in the old Colangelo College of Business building. (Photo by David Kadlubowski) By Lana Sweeten-Shults GCU...
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Guinness World Record honor thrills Robotics Club
GCU Robotics Club members — faculty advisor Ed Koeneman, robot driver Ryan Pilon, club president Makayla Jewell, chief programmer Anna Stair and driver Roman Kim (from left) — receive certificates from...
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Alum kicked down barriers to start a Lope life
Carlos Macias, a former GCU soccer player, has earned three degrees from the University. Story by Ryan Kryska Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University started as a place to...
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