Run to Fight film is filled with motion and emotion
By Karen Fernau GCU News Bureau Filmmaker Tyler McDonald fell hard for the star of his award-winning documentary the minute the 6-year-old offered to share his skateboard. McDonald understood that...
View ArticleEvidence shows Forensic Science Day again is a hit
Forensic science tools include footprint identification, as a high school student learns at GCU’s annual Forensic Science Day. Story by Laurie Merrill Photos by Slaven Gujic GCU News Bureau Allie Lott...
View ArticleBrewers fans get taste of Canyon 49 Grill, GCU spirit
The Canyon 49 Grill concession stand is a new feature at Milwaukee Brewers spring training games this year. GCU students are cooking BBQ burgers and homemade potato chips. Story and photos by Laurie...
View ArticleWinning formula: GCU athletes collect items for needy
By Karen Fernau GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University athletes are channeling their competitive and giving spirits this month by collecting backpacks, toiletries and canned foods for the needy. Their...
View ArticleAntelope Intros: Caleb Heithoff and Eric Ritzheimer
Antelope Intros is a recurring GCU Today feature that introduces some of our new employees to the people around them in a way that is fun and informative. Employees are eligible to be featured in the...
View ArticleTeachers’ teamwork has taught them a lesson, too
Jim Mostofo, a professor at GCU, has been able to improve his own practice by revisiting the high school classroom. Twice a week, he co-teaches Algebra 1-2 with Mayra Diaz at Alhambra High School. By...
View ArticleBusiness students urged to volunteer at Final Four
By Mark Heller GCU News Bureau Three years ago, Cyone Batiste was a student at Louisiana State University listening to speakers drone on with career advice. She was interested in marketing but “didn’t...
View ArticleThere were no limits to inspiration at Run to Fight
Story by Karen Fernau Photos by Ralph Freso GCU News Bureau Nearly 2,000 participants dedicated their legs to the Grand Canyon University Foundation Run to Fight Children’s Cancer on Saturday morning....
View ArticleDance excellence on display again this week
The Student Spotlight Spring Dance Concert showcases the work of students, both on and off the stage. Students organize and execute the performance. By Mark Heller GCU News Bureau Visions of a cuckoo...
View ArticleSlideshow: Run to Fight Children’s Cancer
Photos by Ralph Freso and Slaven Gujic GCU News Bureau The seventh annual GCU Foundation Run to Fight Children’s Cancer was a mix of serious runners and participants who were just fine with walking the...
View ArticleStewart’s Chapel talk is one for all to hear — as one
By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Riccardo Stewart’s quick-witted speaking style forces you to pay attention. You don’t want to miss the one-liners he casually lobs into the conversation. It’s worth it...
View ArticleGraphic design students can meet top agencies
By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Business and graphic design students at Grand Canyon University will get an opportunity to meet with potential employers Wednesday in “Meet the Agencies” from 4-6 p.m. on...
View ArticleA proper primer to speech and debate event at GCU
Thomas Rotering will be one of the GCU competitors in the 2017 National Christian College Forensics Invitational, scheduled for Saturday through Monday at GCU. By Laurie Merrill GCU News Bureau The...
View ArticleHospitality students get first-hand experience
As part of her work toward a degree in Hospitality Management, Sarah Mondragon works 20 hours a week as an administrator in the Grand Canyon University Hotel. Editor’s note: This story is reprinted...
View ArticleSlideshow: Spring Student Spotlight Dance Concert
Photos by Ralph Freso GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University dance students are performing this week in the Spring Student Spotlight Dance Concert. The second and final night of performances is at...
View ArticleAntelope Intros: Ron Alward and Amy Schwarz
Antelope Intros is a recurring GCU Today feature that introduces some of our new employees to the people around them in a way that is fun and informative. Employees are eligible to be featured in the...
View ArticleStudent Worker of the Month: Donald Finch Jr.
By Marette Hahn Career IMPACT Center For a shining example of a servant leader, look no further than Donald Finch Jr., a quality assurance (QA) specialist in Technical Support who is the Student Worker...
View ArticleStudents get relevant look at trauma of severe injury
By Mark Heller GCU News Bureau Nichola Drake has a special reason to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Not because she’s Irish. Not because she loves corned beef. Not because it’s an excuse to wear green....
View ArticleFinal ‘Lunch and Learn’ shows what really matters
Story and photos by Mark Heller GCU News Bureau If only it was as easy as “following” someone on Facebook or Twitter. Ken Hein Real relationships are much more challenging to maintain, but the ones...
View ArticleCanyon Challenge finalists include two returnees
By Mark Heller GCU News Bureau The Canyon Challenge, the annual entrepreneurial competition for Grand Canyon University students, prospective students and staff, just keeps getting more competitive....
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