Hall of Famers strive to impact future generations
By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Finding your purpose at Grand Canyon University is more than just a slogan; it’s the goal at the core of the growing GCU community. Every year for Homecoming, a...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Dr. Jimmy Brown
DR. JIMMY BROWN College of Doctoral Studies Dr. Jimmy Brown Title: Academic Quality Reviewer and Dissertation Chair Years at GCU: 6+ Academic degrees: Ph.D. in Organization Development, Benedictine...
View ArticleIt’s a crime to not love GCU’s Forensic Science Day
High school and community college students at Forensic Science Day on Tuesday engaged with members of the Phoenix Police Department’s SWAT unit, who displayed some of the tools they use. (Photo by...
View ArticleHonors College, Brewers knock STEM out of the park
Honors College students Joshua Petrie (second from left) and Brody Hicks (second from right) helped middle school students get more engaged in STEM through the Brewers STEM Crew program. By Ashlee...
View ArticleSlideshow: Mr. GCU 2020
Photos by John Spooner GCU News Bureau Seven contestants will say it was a wild ride from beginning to end of Mr. GCU, the campus’ popular male pageant, which attracted some 6,000 attendees to GCU...
View ArticleDance concert showcases students’ development
The concert showcases 17 pieces of student choreography. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau It’s that time again for Grand Canyon University dance students to take to the stage in Thunderground to...
View ArticleZach Sheldon king of the jungle, and Mr. GCU
GCU News Bureau Seven contestants will say it was a wild ride from beginning to end of the “Jumanji”-themed Mr. GCU, the campus’ popular male pageant, which attracted some 6,000 attendees to GCU Arena...
View ArticleSlideshow: Homecoming 2020
Photos By David Kadlubowski, Garrett Ohrenberg, Gillian Rae, Melissa Papulski, Katie Severns and John Spooner GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University’s Homecoming Weekend was full of tradition as well...
View ArticleSlideshow: Spring Student Spotlight Dance Concert
Photos by John Spooner GCU News Bureau The Spring Student Spotlight Dance Concert is an opportunity for students to showcase their choreography to the GCU community. The post Slideshow: Spring Student...
View ArticleNew Homecoming events bring out historic memories
By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Jim and Ginger Carter celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary at GCU’s Homecoming celebration this weekend. It was definitely not love at first sight when Ginger...
View ArticleConference develops next generation of leaders
Honors College students participate in the Amazing Race Leadership Retreat at South Mountain on Sunday, the final day of the college’s Next Generation Leadership Conference. By Lana Sweeten-Shults GCU...
View ArticleA first: Freshmen pair delivers Canyon Challenge title
Suman Dangol and Kevin Vega, joined by Assistant Professor Tim Kelley (with microphone) and students wearing their LopesEat T-shirts, accept the $2,500 first prize for winning the Canyon Challenge on...
View ArticleChapel receives passionate lesson in ‘Mackey-ology’
Pastor Terry Mackey of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church brought his energetic speaking style to Chapel on Monday. Story by Rick Vacek Photos by Gillian Rea GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University students...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Dr. Jason Ward
DR. JASON WARD College of Doctoral Studies Dr. Jason Ward Title: Faculty Manager Years at GCU: 10 Academic degrees: ● B.A., Multilingual/Multicultural Education ● M.A., Educational Administration ●...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Give your immune system a boost
By Liz Cook Registered Dietitian, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of National Nutrition Month, Fitness Facts will focus on nutrition each week this March — and will host a...
View Article#Askingforafriend: Tips to improve communication
By Kristan Farley Office of Student Care #Askingforafriend How do I communicate in a relationship with others? Did you know the goal of communication is connection? For a conversation to help us...
View ArticleDoctoral grad moving up in role at Christian university
Dr. Charlotte Wheeless graduated from GCU in 2019 with her Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership in Higher Education. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau It wouldn’t be long after...
View ArticleCrowd of students flocks to GCU’s cultural festival
Culture Fest 2020 was a big hit as students learned of the diversity on campus. Students with the Philippine American Student Association demonstrate a Filipino folk dance called the tinikling. By Mike...
View ArticleCoronavirus update: GCU moving classes online
GCU News Bureau After carefully monitoring the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the recent developments that are impacting the entire country, Grand Canyon University has been working...
View ArticleStudents find a bit of joy amid sorrowful goodbyes
A touching senior moment, celebrating their time at Grand Canyon University, broke out on Lopes Way late Friday afternoon after it was announced that the final four weeks of classes would be online...
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