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Mother-son duo graduates side-by-side
Melodee Breazeale received her master’s degree right beside her son Patrick Jr. on Friday morning. (Photo by David Kadlubowski) By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Watching a loved one graduate with...
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Children inspired stay-at-home mom to get degree
By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau When most people think of a role model they think of a mentor, in most cases someone older who has helped you grow into the person you are today. But for Chalise...
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Still going strong at 76 … 55 years between degrees
By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Stephen Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University in 1964. Now, 55 years later at the age of 76, he again had the opportunity to walk across...
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As party celebrates Dalla Riva, prayer reverberates
Jesse Dalla Riva (in green shirt) and GCU President Brian Mueller hold the framed copy of the recent GCU Magazine story about him. Joining them at the surprise party Thursday were several staff members...
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Ethics workshop provides continuing education help
Dr. Steven Farmer (left) and Elizabeth Forsyth speak at the ethics workshop Thursday on campus. (Photo by Ashlee Larrison) By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau What does doing good mean? That was one of...
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Douthitt shares her passion for running in new book
Two of Curriculum Developer Ruth Douthitt’s stories are included in “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Running for Good.” By Lana Sweeten-Shults GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon Education College of Humanities...
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Graduate’s journey becomes full ride to law school
David Salgado and his parents, Rudy (left) and Jovi, were overjoyed by his law school scholarship. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau David Salgado became the first college graduate in his extended family...
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Move-In unpacks emotions of volunteers, too
Lexi Clubb enjoyed the reactions from freshmen that she helped move in. (Photo by David Kadlubowski) By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Volunteers had a blast welcoming new freshmen to campus. (Photo...
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Slideshow: Welcome Week, Day 4
Photos by Elizabeth Tinajero and Enrique Lucha GCU News Bureau Thursday’s Welcome Week activities included socials for the Academic and Career Excellence (ACE) centers and transfer students, ROTC...
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Faculty Focus: Dr. Julie Nelson
DR. JULIE NELSON College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Julie Nelson Title: Associate Professor of Psychology Years at GCU: 2011-present (began as Chair of the Ph.D. in Psychology programs with...
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The heart of a generation fills CHSS social work
The number of Generation Z students who want to be social workers is increasing at GCU. Sixth in a nine-part series on GCU academics By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau The purpose is to help others. For the...
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Mother of eight presses on toward degree
Melissa Davis with her mother and seven of her eight children. Top row (from left): Ruby, 13; Allison, 18; Melissa; Samantha, 16. Bottom row (from left): Nicholas, 11; Sue McDonald (Melissa’s mother);...
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Providing a strong Foundation for Christian teaching
By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Easier said than done. But so important to do. That’s why Grand Canyon University faculty members gather six times during the academic year to talk about their commitment...
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Faculty Focus: Dominique Adkins
DOMINIQUE ADKINS College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Doctoral Studies Dominique Adkins Title: Online Full Time Faculty for Clinical Mental Health master’s program and Counselor...
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Justice, not punishment, is focus of GCU program
A group of GCU education and justice students does a simulation of mediation before the pilot program with a local elementary school begins. By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau The answers were once clear. A...
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Professionals give students tips about medical careers
Raymond Burden speaks to students Wednesday at the Provost Speaker Series event on medical careers. Story and photo by Aubrey Grasz GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University students hoping to pursue...
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Girl Powered event helps STEM gap in science fields
Fifth grader Melia Robison (left) and seventh grader Angelica Martinez program a LEGO MindStorms robot at Saturday’s Girl Powered STEM Workshop. Story and photos by Lana Sweeten-Shults GCU News Bureau...
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Faculty Focus: Dr. Bob Staples
DR. BOB STAPLES College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Bob Staples Title: Online instructor Years at GCU: 6 Academic degrees: B.A. Journalism, Th.M. Old Testament and Semitics, Ph.D. Rhetoric...
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Biggest hiring event of year attracts 633 students
Students lined up to talk to employers Wednesday afternoon at “Meet the Agencies” in the Colangelo College of Business Building courtyard. By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Just about every day on the...
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My LopeLife: Humanities grads share their joy
Earning a college degree is a way to make family members proud. GCU News Bureau Editor’s note: They all have a story, every single online graduate at Grand Canyon University. And to celebrate Fall...
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