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GCU embraced Mucyo — now he’s ready for next step
Brian Mucyo never dreamed of getting to where he is today, but now he says, “I would not have been able to be this person or accomplish all these things that people are recognizing me for if GCU wasn’t...
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GCU to produce more than 26,000 graduates in 2019-20
Students marched down Lopes Way in mid-March in an impromptu “ceremony” after learning that Commencement would have to be postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (April 24, 2020) – Grand Canyon...
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Students’ virtual graduation celebrations begin
GCU worship ministry major Bailey Drake celebrates the end of her last class. GCU News Bureau After four years of climbing, Grand Canyon University‘s students have reached the pinnacle of their...
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They’re graduating, and that truly says it all
Graduating from GCU was a challenge for Students Inspiring Students scholarship recipients (from left) Sara Rojas, Santiago Nunez, Jazmine Miguel and Blanca Santillan, but they have made their families...
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From town to town, Lopes donned cap and gown
Vincent Clapper and his parents celebrated his graduation from GCU with a dinner via social distancing in the empty parking lot near Texas Roadhouse in Sioux Falls, S.D. He anticipates starting his job...
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Creativity key to remote learning for Humanities team
GCU student Samantha Gomez was a mentor to English students using a gaming program for remote classes. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau Dr. Jen Santos turned to her Grand Canyon University English class...
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Business students see how industry pros adapt
Chris Presson, President of the Edmonton Eskimos football team, speaks to GCU students via Zoom. By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau When the COVID-19 pandemic turned most ground classes at Grand Canyon...
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Symposium/Showcase clicks in quick shift online
The Inventory Management System – SMURF project won first place in the CSET Research Symposium and Honors Showcase. Pictured are (from left) Justin Canode, Nick Heisler, Stone Sommers, Cameron Sullivan...
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It’s all hands on deck to inspect residence halls
Hannah Wegner, a resident director, takes a peek in the refrigerator during a walk-through of Agave Apartments on Monday. Story by Mike Kilen Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau J.J. Sayson...
View Article#Askingforafriend: Changing your pandemic perspective
By Nicholas Rudgear GCU Office of Student Care #Askingforafriend Are you sick of COVID-19 yet? Because I am. I’m sick of hearing about COVID-19. Sick of talking about COVID-19. And certainly, certainly...
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Fitness Facts: The heat is upon us!
Connie Colbert, Director of the Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic on GCU’s campus. By Connie Colbert Director, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic Sunday officially marked our first triple-digit...
View ArticleHow exercise benefits mental health
By Kayla Hartson Student Fitness Program Coordinator About 1 in 4 American adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. One method that has been shown to improve mental health symptoms and is...
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Business college mourns loss of revered colleague
Dr. Barry Asmus based his 400-level economics class on his book, “The Poverty of Nations: A Sustainable Solution.” By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau When Dr. Barry Asmus arrived at Grand Canyon University...
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GCU puts a Face(book) to scholarship winners
SIS Reception Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients! Watch the 2020 Students Inspiring Students Virtual Banquet now. Posted by Grand Canyon University on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 By Mike...
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Graduate overcomes anxieties to complete master’s
By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau “Education is not a race.” That’s what Daniel K. Owusu-Bempah’s father had tried to instill in his son. But a young Owusu-Bempah couldn’t help but feel discouraged...
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This mother’s degree was born of determination
By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Online students often have to overcome obstacles to earn their degrees. The responsibilities of work and parenthood. Nikita Ford earned her degree while still tending to...
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She defied death to earn her doctoral degree
Melissa Hathaway, left, and husband Scott did chemotherapy treatments together after both were diagnosed with cancer. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau Four years ago, Dr. Melissa Hathaway was in the sixth...
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COVID-19 can’t rain on this doctoral grad’s parade
View this post on Instagram Graduation would have been today at the GCU Arena. Still celebrating even though it is at home! A post shared by Dr. Eric Peterson (@godscoffee) on Apr 30, 2020 at 3:26pm...
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Students game for ‘Animal Crossing’ Commencement
Cameron Sullivan, who graduated recently with his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, was among several GCU students who participated in a virtual Commencement ceremony in the popular video game...
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Online workouts get your heart rate ‘Zoom’-ing
Michelle FitzSimons conducts a chair yoga class online. By Lana Sweeten-Shults GCU News Bureau COVID-19 has been an exercise in social distancing. Patience. Frustration. Innovation. It has been an...
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