‘Comedy of Errors’ kicks off outdoor theatre season
Story by Ashlee Larrison Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau After the pandemic-induced strain of the last few months, we all need a little laughter. And that is exactly what Ethington...
View ArticleAllocate to Elevate lifting community for 9th year
Allocate to Elevate has helped Michael McKenney send his children, Domenica and Gabriel (from left), to private Christian schools. McKenney is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of the...
View ArticleNew housing complex to offer fresh (air) amenities
An artist’s version of what indoor-outdoor flex space may look like in the new apartment complex at GCU. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau The amenities will be distinctive at a new Grand Canyon University...
View ArticlePecan pie, ballpark food: Lots to love from Canyon 49
Canyon 49 Grill has moved its burger stand at the Milwaukee Brewers spring training facility in Maryvale (seen here) to the north side of Antelope Gym, where foodies can fulfill their ballpark-food...
View ArticleDeadline to register to vote extended to Oct. 23
GCU News Bureau Arizona’s voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election has been extended to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Tens of thousands of college students in Arizona have not yet registered to...
View ArticleEngineering degree rocketed her into aerospace job
Even though she graduated last spring, Madeline Bradshaw already is an associate engineer for Aerojet Rocketdyne and has clients in NASA and the Department of Defense. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Dr. Rachel Velarde
Dr. Rachel Velarde DR. RACHEL VELARDE College of Fine Arts and Production Title: Professor of Music Years at GCU: 10 (2010-13, adjunct faculty; 2013-present, full-time faculty) Academic degrees: 1994 —...
View ArticleKruckenberg to Chapel: What are you worried about?
Brian Kruckenberg of New City Church talks to Chapel on Monday about why believing in God takes the fear out of life. Story by Rick Vacek Photos by Garrett Ohrenberg GCU News Bureau Brian...
View Article#Askingforafriend: Myths about grief
By Kiesha Collins GCU Office of Student Care #Askingforafriend Death and loss are a natural phenomenon in the cycle of life, and yet knowing this rarely makes the experience of losing a loved one...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Dr. Twyla Williams-Damond
DR. TWYLA WILLIAMS-DAMOND College of Doctoral Studies Dr. Twyla Williams-Damond “Push yourself: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch Title: Doctoral faculty, residency...
View ArticleStudents Inspiring Students program receives $500,000 from The Bob & Renee...
Renee and Bob Parsons (Oct. 7, 2020) – Grand Canyon University’s Students Inspiring Students (SIS) Scholarship Program has received a $500,000, five-year grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons...
View ArticleOpen letter to GCU community regarding death of Jarod Lovekamp
By Dr. Joshua M. Greever Associate Professor of New Testament College of Theology and Grand Canyon Theological Seminary The GCU community is mourning the recent and tragic death of Jarod Lovekamp, a...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Eating for energy
By Liz Cook Registered Dietitian, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic While an extra hour of sleep each night might not be a realistic possibility, the way you choose to spend your waking hours can have...
View ArticleDisability Awareness Week to promote inclusiveness
GCU student Maddie Bucky meets a special friend in her outreach to people with disabilities. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau It’s important to Emilee Beers that fellow students at Grand Canyon University...
View ArticleMoney Week goes online to offer financial advice
GCU News Bureau Like most meetings these days, Money Week will be entirely online. But the financial literacy shared at the annual Grand Canyon University event figures to be every bit as personal as...
View ArticleAudiences give outdoor stage positive reviews
The Production of “The Comedy of Errors” brought in viewers to see the play in person and on YouTube. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau A lot of time, energy and care went into the creation of the...
View ArticleGCU cooks up virtual demo for Phoenix Food Day
Story by Lana Sweeten-Shults Photos by Elizabeth Tinajero GCU News Bureau “Wait! Let me see if I’m saying ‘eggplant’ right,” Brianna Castro declared as she shuffled off The Bean Counter Kitchen set at...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Lacey Cox
LACEY COX College of Humanities and Social Sciences Lacey Cox Title: Adjunct faculty Years at GCU: 8 Academic degrees: Master of Social Work, Arizona State University Bachelor of Social Work, Arizona...
View ArticleRecent alumni are happy to invest in Money Week
By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Not long ago, they were Grand Canyon University students learning more about financial literacy during Money Week. Now, as GCU alumni, they are working in the financial...
View ArticleChapel story about Peter is meant to rock your boat
Jodi Hickerson speaks to Chapel on Monday at GCU Arena. Story by Rick Vacek Photos by Garrett Ohrenberg GCU News Bureau “You failed.” “You’re not good enough.” “What you did is unforgivable.” Ever hear...
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