They showed it’s never too late to earn a degree
Editor’s note: Reprinted from the April issue of GCU Magazine. For the digital version of the magazine, click here. By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau At the time, Shawn Boskie’s main goal in life was to...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Sleep hygiene
By Nicole Mis Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic Paying attention to your sleep patterns and obtaining healthy sleep is important to maintain both physical and mental health and improve your overall...
View Article#Askingforafriend: What techniques can I use to stay grounded?
By Krista Hoffer GCU Office of Student Care #Askingforafriend If you’ve experienced a traumatic event or have noticed your everyday stress beginning to rise, it’s normal to experience anxiety, feel...
View ArticleShe’s fashioning an inspiring example for her family
Mireille Mukiza is working toward a Doctorate in Business Administration degree from GCU. First in a series highlighting learners in the College of Doctoral Studies. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau...
View ArticleCampus Rec: The Benefits of HIIT
By Kayla Hartson Student Fitness Coordinator High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has become a very popular form of exercise because it is quick and intense. HIIT consists of intervals of all-out...
View ArticleLEADs led the way in virtual Learning Lounge
GCU students serving as learning advocates (LEADs) conducted nearly 3,000 online sessions with students in grades 2-12 between August and April. By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Virtual learning has been...
View ArticleAn attorney, a single mom … and now a doctorate
Shaina Thompson is working toward a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Second in a series highlighting learners in the College of Doctoral Studies. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau...
View ArticleEducation never gets old for 75-year-old learner
Ophelia Brown, 75, is working toward her doctorate after earning a long list of other degrees and certifications. Third in a series highlighting learners in the College of Doctoral Studies. By Ashlee...
View ArticleHelping others is key for veteran in doctoral program
Russell Kuhn is working toward his Ph.D. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance Psychology. Fourth in a series highlighting learners in the College of Doctoral Studies. By Ashlee Larrison GCU...
View ArticleReturn to camp a return to childhood for coach Drew
GCU basketball camp lets youth flex their skills but also have fun. Story by Mike Kilen Photos by Garrett Ohrenberg GCU News Bureau Bryce Drew looked at home at his first day camp, talking up parents...
View ArticleFamily, doctoral chair are motivation for learner
Christina Solares is working toward her Ph.D. in General Psychology. Fifth in a series highlighting learners in the College of Doctoral Studies. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Program after...
View ArticleFitness Facts: Hydrating foods
The forecast for next week: 115- and 117-degree days. Campus dietitian Liz Cook (pictured) says one way to keep hydrated is to add hydrating foods to your diet, such as cucumbers, watermelon and nut...
View ArticleLearner’s goal for doctorate: serving fellow vets
Stefney Dunson is working toward completing his Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Behavioral Health degree. Sixth in a series highlighting learners in the College of...
View Article#Askingforafriend: Times of reflection
By Kristin Wyse GCU Office of Student Care #Askingforafriend As we have been seeing life return to some normalcy this past month, I have been thinking how different life looked a year ago when we were...
View ArticleCritchfield named Dean of College of Education
Dr. Meredith Critchfield (left) said she joined GCU more than eight years ago because of its sense of purpose and was recently named Dean of the GCU College of Education. Story by Mike Kilen Photos by...
View ArticleGCU changed doctoral learner’s life for the better
Erick Hester is working on his doctorate in Psychology. Last in a series highlighting learners in the College of Doctoral Studies. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University changed...
View ArticleHow employees challenge one another to stay well
Su Fong, an enthusiastic participant in University wellness challenges, holds this plank for 25 minutes. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau Kaeman Mitchell was hospitalized but still got in 12,000 steps a...
View ArticleEntrepreneurship keeps crossing college lines
Abenezer Gebrehiwot was hired as the first Executive Manager of the Canyon Angels investment group and quickly made an impact by organizing an event for investors. By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Tim...
View ArticleGCU’s finger on the pulse of firefighters’ heart health
A team of researchers, including GCU Exercise Science professor Dr. Zachary Zeigler and two GCU students, studied the cardiovascular health of wildland firefighters after a singular firefighting season...
View ArticleThe music of Canyon Worship is all grown up
The student artists of Canyon Worship 2021 (from left): Nicole Jasperse, Madison Russell, Austin Bratton, Amanda Riffe, Joseph Vaught, Emma Mondello, Nicole Swartz, Nicole Raum and Chandler Blue. Not...
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