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Another record year in store at Grand Canyon University
Student volunteers unload cars Monday morning on the first day of Move-In. PHOENIX (Aug. 19, 2019) – Grand Canyon University will begin the 2019-20 school year with a record of more than 22,000...
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GCU nurtured Allen’s talent, now displayed on ‘AGT’
Joseph Allen is flanked by host Terry Crews (left) and judge Howie Mandel after earning the Golden Buzzeron “America’s Got Talent.” (Photo by Trae Patton/NBC) Editor’s note: This story is reprinted...
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A family’s story of joy and goodbyes at Move-In
Brendan Quinn is welcomed to GCU by students on Monday at Move-In. Story by Mike Kilen Photos by Enrique Lucha GCU News Bureau They’re all packed in the Ford F-150 pickup. Mom and dad in front. Last...
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A big week for Lope Shop, GCBC … and photo ops
By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau The Grand Canyon University campus has a new landmark. But rather than brick and mortar, it’s made of industrial foam. Among the most popular places on campus has been...
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Slideshow: Welcome Week, Day 1
Photos by David Kadlubowski, Elizabeth Tinajero and Gillian Rea GCU News Bureau The first day of Welcome Week at Grand Canyon University started with Move-In. After having all of their belongings taken...
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Dr. Deb’s Mental Health Vitamin: Now that you’ve dropped off your child at...
Dr. Deb Wade By Dr. Deb Wade GCU Vice President, Counseling and Psychological Services It’s that time of year again! Time for kids of all ages to return to school! Whether you have a kindergartner and...
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Fitness Facts: Valley fever
By Lily Limon Family Nurse Practitioner, Canyon Health and Wellness Center On average, roughly 10,000 cases of Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, are reported in the United States...
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Going behind the scenes to make Move-In magic
By Lana Sweeten-Shults GCU News Bureau Trish Shipley said the Uncrustables were the hit of Move-In. (Photo by Mathew McGraw) Zipping along happily in a golf cart labeled “SNACKS,” Kayla Fonseca just...
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Move-In unpacks emotions of volunteers, too
Lexi Clubb enjoyed the reactions from freshmen that she helped move in. (Photo by David Kadlubowski) By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Volunteers had a blast welcoming new freshmen to campus. (Photo...
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Slideshow: Welcome Week, Day 2
Photos by David Kadlubowski and Mathew McGraw GCU News Bureau The second day of Welcome Week featured another busy day of Move-In, and in the evening students got to relax in GCU Arena and watch...
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Slideshow: Welcome Week, Day 3
Photos by Elizabeth Tinajero and Mathew McGraw GCU News Bureau Wednesday of Welcome Week at Grand Canyon University featured the final day of Express Move-In, with the men’s basketball and baseball...
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Dance team reigns as it pours out God’s love
The GCU Dance team displays the awards it won at the Universal Dance Association College Spirit Camp in Santa Barbara, Calif. By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau They sang it to each other during two summer...
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Forget viral — GCU Esports goes social
The newly expanded Esports Arena doesn’t just have something for the PC gamers, but console gamers, too. The arena is open for free play during Welcome Week. Story by Lana Sweeten-Shults Photos by...
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Slideshow: Ignite
Photos by Elizabeth Tinajero GCU News Bureau The annual Ignite ceremony, a worship event designed to get the Grand Canyon University academic year off to a strong spiritual start, drew a large...
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Slideshow: Welcome Week, Day 4
Photos by Elizabeth Tinajero and Enrique Lucha GCU News Bureau Thursday’s Welcome Week activities included socials for the Academic and Career Excellence (ACE) centers and transfer students, ROTC...
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Cheer team stands out, on campus and at camp
The GCU Cheer team again swept the awards at the Universal Cheerleaders Association College Spirit Camp in Santa Barbara, Calif. By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Listening to Grand Canyon University...
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‘Two Guvnors’ twice the fun at Ethington
Story by Ashlee Larrison Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau Micah Larsen delivered a lot of physical humor in the first play of the 2019-2020 season. What do you get when you combine the...
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GCU News Bureau They came (in unprecedented numbers). They sang (louder than ever before). They connected (in a big way with spiritual life at Grand Canyon University). The Ignite ceremony Thursday...
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College of Education earns national accreditation
Dr. Kimberly LaPrade, the Dean of the College of Education, said her department had great evidence in test scores “but also in principles” to earn national accreditation. First of a nine-part series on...
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Faculty Focus: Dr. Meredith Critchfield
DR. MEREDITH CRITCHFIELD Dr. Meredith Critchfield College: College of Education Title: Professor Years at GCU: 6 Academic degrees: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, emphasis in English Education;...
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