‘Starcatcher’ production bags four ariZoni Awards
GCU’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” won four ariZoni awards. By Ashlee Larrison Photos courtesy of Daniel and Tiffany Martinez GCU News Bureau It’s no surprise that last year’s production...
View ArticleJudge, civil rights activist on the path to doctorate
Dexter Wimbish is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education Leadership degree. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Dexter Wimbish once was the...
View ArticleSchool-safety expert: ‘Make kids part of the plan’
Jesus Villahermosa of Crisis Reality Training on Thursday provided school administrators with reality-based training for lethal threats. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau Shots fired at Foss High School....
View ArticleJustice, not punishment, is focus of GCU program
A group of GCU education and justice students does a simulation of mediation before the pilot program with a local elementary school begins. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau The answers were once clear. A...
View ArticleProfessionals give students tips about medical careers
Raymond Burden speaks to students Wednesday at the Provost Speaker Series event on medical careers. Story and photo by Aubrey Grasz GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University students hoping to pursue...
View ArticleNew student leaders already have things moving
By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau Sam Yonan said he felt indebted to Grand Canyon University after transferring from a California college and discovering a vibrant campus full of opportunity. He hasn’t...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Alan Klibanoff
ALAN KLIBANOFF Colangelo College of Business Alan Klibanoff Title: Finance Professor Years at GCU: Less than one Academic degrees: Bachelor of Science and MBA Notable employment in your field: Senior...
View ArticleHonors students have Famtastical service day
Ariel was just one of the many characters to take the stage and make an appearance at the festival. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau GCU cheerleaders also were there to teach festival goers how to do...
View ArticleGCU alum helps young fan meet Lauren Daigle
Eight-year-old Shiann Sloan met one of her heroes, Grammy Award-winning singer Lauren Daigle, at her concert Friday at Grand Canyon University Arena. The meeting was arranged through the efforts of...
View ArticleGCU adds spirit to mascot Spirit’s birthday
Though he hasn’t celebrated a birthday of his own yet, this ‘lil Lope couldn’t have been more popular with GCU Dance team members. Avery is the son of Jose Moreno, Chief Marketing Officer for Fiesta...
View ArticleA Chapel talk that’s truly in the name of God
Ashley Wooldridge of Christ’s Church of the Valley gave a passionate talk Monday about changing today’s culture and not just accepting its shift away from God. (Photo by Gillian Rea) By Rick Vacek GCU...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Dr. Jeff Jibben
DR. JEFF JIBBEN College of Theology Dr. Jeff Jibben Title: Online Full Time Faculty Years at GCU: Adjunct from 2010 to 2013, full time since December 2013 Academic degrees: B.A. in Biology &...
View ArticleDr. Deb’s Mental Health Vitamin: Seasonal affective disorder
Dr. Deb Wade By Dr. Deb Wade GCU Vice President, Counseling and Psychological Services Despite the lingering hot temperatures, the calendar tells us that fall has arrived! A great number of folks are...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Keeping yourself healthy during flu season
Connie Colbert is Director of the expanding Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic. By Connie Colbert Director, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic With the flu and cold season already hitting many parts of...
View ArticleSports Business student’s leadoff job is a hit
Molly Jordan (center) grew up loving football but found a career in baseball thanks to the connections of the Colangelo College of Business. By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Molly Jordan loves football....
View ArticleRobotics Club gears up for Girl Powered STEM event
Participants built a simple motor at last year’s Girl Powered STEM workshop. By Lana Sweeten-Shults GCU News Bureau Gooey gak is back – and so is the Girl Powered STEM Workshop. For the second year,...
View ArticleDelta Mu Delta earns even more business honors
By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Colangelo College of Business students who recently received an invitation to join Delta Mu Delta, the international business honors society, are advised not to miss this...
View ArticlePanel of women business leaders set the pace
Julie Giese (speaking), president of ISM Raceway in Avondale, didn’t let rejection letter after rejection letter stop her from working in racing. She now is the only current female president in of a...
View ArticleEthington is all ‘Arms’ in for second play
By Ashlee Larrison Photos by Mathew McGraw GCU News Bureau After making audiences laugh out loud with the hilarity of “One Man, Two Guvnors” earlier this semester, Grand Canyon University’s Theatre...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Jennifer Elfenbein
JENNIFER ELFENBEIN Colangelo College of Business Jennifer Elfenbein Title: Instructor Years at GCU: Less than one Academic degrees: Ph.D. in Organizational Systems, M.S. in Hotel Administration, B.A....
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