Slideshow: Lope-A-Palooza, Infuse
Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau Students turned out in big numbers Friday evening for Lope-A-Palooza, the annual Welcome Week pep rally staged by the Cheer and Dance teams and Thundering...
View ArticleWorth a shot: GCU sets knockout basketball record
Students waited in a long line to take their shot at knockout basketball Friday at the Canyon Activity Center. Story by Rick Vacek Photos by Mathew McGraw GCU News Bureau If you’ve ever wondered how...
View ArticleSlideshow: Glow Party, out-of-state/international student events
Photos by David Kadlubowski and Elizabeth Tinajero GCU News Bureau The final days of Welcome Week provided an opportunity for out-of-state and international students to learn more about the University...
View ArticleSocial unites students from all over the map
Students coming to GCU from out of state or around the world were able to put a pin on the map to indicate where they were coming from. (Photo by Elizabeth Tinajero) By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau...
View ArticleLope-A-Palooza was ‘so good, so good’
Story by Mike Kilen Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau A good indicator of the excitement for Lope-A-Palooza, Grand Canyon University’s rousing Friday whoop to Welcome Week, was at the very...
View ArticleMueller at Chapel: ‘We are here to be restorers’
Story by Rick Vacek Photos by Gillian Rea GCU News Bureau As another academic year begins, so does the mission. The challenge. And the need to be an example. GCU President Brian Mueller speaks at the...
View ArticleHonors College keeps growing — and transforming
Associate Dean Breanna Naegeli (third from left) has been working to better the Honors College for its students since 2014. Second of a nine-part series on GCU academics By Ashlee Larrison GCU News...
View ArticleDr. Deb’s Mental Health Vitamin: Taming the dog days of summer
Dr. Deb Wade By Dr. Deb Wade GCU Vice President, Counseling and Psychological Services Ahhh! The dog days of summer! We are in them, full throttle! The days of August are long, are hot, can zap your...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Cholesterol
Connie Colbert By Connie Colbert Director, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic National Cholesterol Education Month is only a few days away, so let’s get educated about it. What exactly is cholesterol?...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Alicia Shields
ALICIA SHIELDS Alicia Shields College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Title: Online instructor Years at GCU: 1st year Academic degrees: Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in...
View ArticleDoctoral program goes the extra mile for learners
Shavon Paul is actively working toward her doctorate through Grand Canyon University’s College of Doctoral Studies. Third of a nine-part series on GCU academics. Story and photos by Ashlee Larrison GCU...
View ArticleSouth African values structure of doctoral program
Hestia Elmes is working toward her doctoral degree in Business Administration and Management. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Hestia Elmes wants to become the first doctor in the family. That’s why...
View ArticleGCU teaches business ethics with future in mind
Dr. Randy Gibb, Dean of the Colangelo College of Business, has instilled the principles of Conscious Capitalism into everything the college does. Fourth in a nine-part series on GCU academics By Rick...
View ArticleNew engineering leaders bring industry savvy to GCU
Associate Dean of Engineering Dr. Janet Brelin-Fornari and Assistant Dean of Engineering Dr. Richard Mulski wanted new challenges in a new engineering program and so chose to come to Grand Canyon...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Dr. Julie Nelson
DR. JULIE NELSON College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Julie Nelson Title: Associate Professor of Psychology Years at GCU: 2011-present (began as Chair of the Ph.D. in Psychology programs with...
View ArticleVolunteering at GCU is as good as it gives
Editor’s note: This story is reprinted from the August 2019 issue of GCU Magazine. To view the digital version, click here. My LopeLife is a feature in which GCU students, staff and alumni share...
View ArticleThe heart of a generation fills CHSS social work
The number of Generation Z students who want to be social workers is increasing at GCU. Sixth in a nine-part series on GCU academics By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau The purpose is to help others. For the...
View ArticleDr. Deb’s Mental Health Vitamin: Excellence, not perfection
Dr. Deb Wade By Dr. Deb Wade GCU Vice President, Counseling and Psychological Services Are you a perfectionist? Do you regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable? Do you get frustrated easily...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Athlete’s foot
Connie Colbert By Connie Colbert Director, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection. You do not have to be an athlete to get it. This annoying ailment occurs in...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Dr. Chin-Hun Yi
DR. CHIN-HUN YI (aka JAMES) Colangelo College of Business Chin-Hun Yi Title: Online full-time faculty (OFTF) Years at GCU: 1 year Academic degrees: Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership...
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