Grad stared down disease, kept eye on degree
By Cassandra Coria GCU News Bureau It’s not unusual for graduates’ eyes to shine with tears and pride upon receiving their degree. But Telsamia Major Harrison’s eyes told a much deeper story at Grand...
View ArticleGCU's story of serving leads to accreditation
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Assistant Dean Dr. Kathleen Downey (left) and Director of Social Work Dr. Cheryl McAuliffe led efforts for the Master of Social Work accreditation. (Photo by...
View ArticleGCU grad wants to use crown for God's work
Kyra Hobaica and other GCU students dug a well during their 2019 visit to Thailand. When Kyra Hobaica heard God’s call to go on that 2019 mission trip to Cambodia and Thailand, she didn’t jump at the...
View ArticleHow alum graduated from police to politics
Kevin Litten has used his public administration degree from GCU to expand his duties to mayor or Tioga, North Dakota. Kevin Litten decided he wanted to be a police officer during walks in the park as...
View ArticleGraduate counseling programs confront crisis
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is reprinted from the August issue of GCU Magazine. To read the digital version of the magazine, click here. After Ellie Garrison left teaching to raise her son, she began...
View ArticleStudents open the door to fun dorm decor
Photos by Ralph Freso/See slideshow here In Emma Harris’ common room, it’s all about that audacious, velvety, emerald green sofa. But when the Grand Canyon University communications/broadcasting...
View ArticleBringing comfort to children in Hurricane Ian
GCU graduate student Mimi Hymel is sending stuffed animals to children affected by Hurricane Ian. GCU grad student, Hurricane Katrina survivor sending children stuffed animals Grand Canyon University...
View ArticleFaculty member's true grit overcomes grief
Despite unexpected life events, Dr. Anne Bach-Starling secured her doctoral diploma in psychology with an emphasis in cognition and instruction. Photos by Ralph Freso “Wow, you must be really smart to...
View ArticleNational Day on Writing
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences celebrated National Day on Writing with chalk and felt-tip pens -- tools students could use to express themselves and their feelings. The post National...
View ArticleLiterature breaks out in middle of campus
A student stops to pen his answer to "Why I Write" during the National Day on Writing event on GCU's campus. Photos by Lydia P. Robles/Slideshow Public displays of writing (PDWs) brazenly appeared at...
View ArticleWas missing her flight divine intervention?
She couldn't get to Commencement but might have saved a life Tracy Anderson had carefully planned the trip to celebrate her rugged personal journey to a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She secured a...
View ArticleInteresting backgrounds? They're over the top
Jamie Morris climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro but doesn’t consider it his toughest trek. These 4 online faculty members have stories to tell JAMIE MORRIS chuckles at the memory of moving to...
View ArticleWorkshop explores films for the craft of it
Dr. Jonathan Olson is passionate about film and discusses it with students after a Monday film showing. The classroom lights dim. Dr. Jonathan Olson, a sweater tied about his shoulders, leans back in...
View ArticleStart spreading the news: Media Lab is here
The new Lopes Media Lab includes a broadcast studio, led by Manager Barry Buetel (far left). Photos by Alistair Gurley To senior Caitlin Sharkey, the new Lopes Media Lab in the Technology Building...
View ArticleSymposium intertwines passion with vocation
The Sports Medicine Club was one of many student-led clubs featured at the Learning Community and Research Symposium. Photos by Lydia P. Robles Passion. That's what Grand Canyon University President...
View ArticleLearning Community and Research Symposium
The Learning Community and Research Symposium on Monday enabled students to demonstrate their outside learning projects. The post Learning Community and Research Symposium appeared first on GCU News.
View ArticleWinter Commencement, Friday afternoon ceremony
The Friday afternoon ceremony at Winter Commencement was for graduates of the College of Arts and Media, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and College of Theology. Story The Grand Canyon...
View ArticleStudents volunteer to reach out, change lives
Social Work Program Coordinator Heather Emert addresses stundent volunteers for the Changing Lives Outreach program. Photos by Ralph Freso Her job was to listen to recorded calls for help. Callers...
View ArticleGCU students probe Mexico presidential candidate
Mexico presidential candidate Juan Carlos Romero Hicks (left) looks to College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Dr. Sherman Elliott during the Dean Ambassador Series on Monday. Photos by Ralph...
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