GCU grad keeps the faith aboard virus-infected ship
Spencer Fehrenbacher, a Grand Canyon University graduate, is confined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship under siege by the coronavirus. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau A man in full medical gear,...
View ArticleFormer pro hockey player has a goal — his doctorate
Jay Harrison is pursuing his doctoral degree in Performance Psychology. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau There’s more to athletes than their love and dedication for the sport they play. That is the...
View ArticleHonors freshman bears academic, networking drive
By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Most students in their freshman year of college just want to figure out how they will navigate the next four years. Few can say they maintained an honors-level GPA,...
View ArticleCommunity shines through in GCU’s dazzling decade
As GCU has grown, the togetherness of the campus environment — something that goes back many years — has continued to blossom right along with it. (Photo by David Kadlubowski) Editor’s note: This story...
View ArticleLatest issue of GCU Magazine is a keeper
The February 2020 issue of GCU Magazine will be a keepsake for students, faculty, staff and alumni. The special dedication to GCU’s stunning transformation in the last 10 years includes stories,...
View ArticleHonors student documents spiritual journey in book
Story and photos by Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau For Honors College student Christopher Robinson, the desire to have a relationship with God wasn’t always something that was on his mind. In fact,...
View ArticleHere’s what makes GCU campus worth the walk
Editor’s note: This story is reprinted from the February issue of GCU Magazine, an inside look at the unprecedented growth of the University in the last decade. To read the digital version of the...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Pityriasis Rosea
Connie Colbert By Connie Colbert Director, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic Pityriasis rosea is a scaly, reddish-pink skin rash. It is most common in people between the ages of 10 and 35. However, it...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Rebecca Richey
REBECCA RICHEY College of Humanities and Social Sciences Rebecca Richey Title: Assistant Professor Years at GCU: More than nine years in Online Full-Time Faculty, one year prior as adjunct online...
View ArticleDance team adds jazz title to national successes
GCU’s Dance team won its third national title with a win in jazz at the USA Collegiate Championships. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau Fans at Grand Canyon University basketball games know the GCU Dance...
View ArticleHispanic lawyers warn against ‘impostor syndrome’
The Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association panel included, from left, Cindy Villanueva, Crystal Morales, Arturo Gonzalez and Casey Arellano (not pictured). By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau Casey Arellano...
View ArticleSure bet: ABET appointment a boon for GCU
Dr. Janet Brelin-Fornari, Associate Dean of Engineering at GCU, recently received a prestigious appointment to the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. She will serve on ABET’s Board of...
View ArticleStudents earn an assist at Cactus League Luncheon
GCU sophomore Hayden Trujillo helps set up the stage for the Cactus League Luncheon on Wednesday in GCU Arena. Story by Rick Vacek Photos by Mathew McGraw GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University...
View ArticleGCU grad goes from infected ship to infected plane
Spencer Fehrenbacher loaded a 747 Sunday to come home from the infected cruise ship. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau The harrowing ordeal of Grand Canyon University graduate Spencer Fehrenbacher...
View ArticleAcademics growth resulted from ‘do’ diligence
Editor’s note: This story is reprinted from the February issue of GCU Magazine, an inside look at the unprecedented growth of the University in the last decade. To read the digital version of the...
View ArticleStrong exam scores a shot in arm for GCU Nursing
GCU nursing students gave health screenings at a Ninos Seguros event over the summer. The University’s prelicensure students turned in another strong performance on the NCLEX, a national exam nursing...
View ArticleStudents have lifted campus worship to new heights
Editor’s note: This story is reprinted from the February issue of GCU Magazine, an inside look at the unprecedented growth of the University in the last decade. To read the digital version of the...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Dr. Amanda Jenkins
DR. AMANDA JENKINS College of Theology Dr. Amanda Jenkins Title: Instructor Years at GCU: 2.5 Academic degrees: Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Intercultural...
View ArticleNew tradition suits GCU’s stylish TEDx production
The TEDxGrandCanyonUniversity team celebrates another successful year after Friday’s show in Ethington Theatre. Story by Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Photos courtesy of TEDxGCU/Megan Allen The theme for...
View ArticleConference looks at science through lens of faith
During his talk Friday night at this weekend’s Conference on Faith and Science, Dr. Stephen Meyer, a proponent of intelligent design, explains how he sees a shift away from the worldview of materialism...
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