Faculty Focus: Tracey Lauterborn
Tracey Lauterborn Title: Lecturer, Information Technology and Operations Management College: Colangelo College of Business Years at GCU: 6 Academic degrees: Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern...
View ArticleFaith, love lead GCU grad back to teaching in China
GCU graduate Rashida Thomas loved China so much she plans to return to teach. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau Rashida Thomas was alone in a Chinese apartment. It was January, and she had never felt so...
View ArticleRinnier’s Chapel talk is something you can build on
Danielle Rinnier, GCU’s Assistant Dean of Students, talked at Chapel on Monday about the importance of building a foundation for your life based on the teachings of Jesus. Story by Rick Vacek Photos by...
View ArticleAlum’s sci-fi film wins award at annual festival
By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Elliott de Neve began working on his short film “Stop/Eject/Rewind” when he was a sophomore in the College of Fine Arts and Production. Chloë Saunders stars in...
View Article#Askingforafriend: Why is communication so complicated?
By Kristin Wyse GCU Office of Student Care #Askingforafriend Why is communication so easy at times and so difficult at other times? We can feel connected with others when it goes well and experience...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Michele Pasley
Michele Pasley Title: Instructor, College of Theology (Online Full Time Faculty) Years at GCU: 9 Academic degrees: B.A., Applied Communications – Point Loma Nazarene University Master of Arts in...
View ArticleCreating a culture of college-goers … virtually
K12 Educational Development Event Coordinator Bethany Huffman leads a virtual Thunder Vision session. By Lana Sweeten-Shults GCU News Bureau Dreams don’t stop, even during a global pandemic. It’s why...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Connie Colbert By Connie Colbert Director, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic Dec. 1-7 is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are painful diseases that attack the...
View ArticleTry this lower body workout
By Kayla Hartson Student Fitness Program Coordinator Here is another high intensity workout to try this week. No equipment needed! AMRAP stands for “As Many Reps As Possible.” This workout is a great...
View ArticleThey talked turkey — and how to help the food bank
Community Relations Director Debbie Accomazzo (upper left) helms the Turkey Town Hall Informational on Giving Tuesday. By Lana Sweeten-Shults GCU News Bureau Matt Cooper is inspired most every day at...
View ArticleLecture reveals rising pandemic substance abuse
Mental health authorities are alarmed by the effects the pandemic is having on adults, including young people. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau The numbers were shocking, even to Denise Krupp. The Grand...
View ArticleGCU-CityServe partnership delivers to those in need
Story by Lana Sweeten-Shults Photos by David Kadlubowski Students load food boxes onto a truck Wednesday at the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program distribution at 27th Avenue. It was a crisp,...
View ArticleParsons scholarship, like recipients, will have impact
The Students Inspiring Scholarship gave Luis Pena Espinoza (left) a new lease on life, and Flor Varelas Martinez is using it to work toward becoming a maxillofacial surgeon. (Photo by David...
View ArticleChristmas tree-lighting event offers new hope
Christmas lights glow in the GCU Hotel and Canyon 49 Grill entrance as a member of the Arizona Twirling Athletes performs before Thursday’s tree lighting. Story by Mike Kilen Photos by David...
View ArticleFaculty Focus: Dr. Samantha Russell
Dr. Samantha Russell Title: Assistant Professor and Electrical Engineering Program Lead Years at GCU: 8 Academic degrees: B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University M.S. in...
View ArticleResourceful students aid homeless at André House
GCU students (from left) Emma Czajkowski, Daylan Kiss and Chloe Ehrke created resource guides for the homeless population. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau André House needed help. The nonprofit agency...
View ArticleAs 2020 album soars, The Grand Collective takes off
Amanda Riffe, singing with the Worship team at Chapel on Monday, is one of the most noted performers on Canyon Worship 2020. (Photo by Matt Nykamp) By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Canyon Worship 2020 is...
View ArticleLopes Teach Up Week provides a pick-me-up
GCU News Bureau The College of Education’s Lopes Teach Up Week accomplished much during last week’s series of speakers and virtual events focused on advocating for teaching and education professions....
View Article#Askingforafriend: ‘Wisdom of Anxiety’
By Bryttney Huseas GCU Office of Student Care #Askingforafriend When I initially heard “Wisdom of Anxiety,” I scoffed and thought, “There is no wisdom to be found when I am an anxious mess.” Ha! But...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Is sharing holiday treats safe this year?
By Liz Cook Registered Dietitian, Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic The holidays are a time of giving, and while many of us want to share holiday treats with friends, family and co-workers, the last...
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