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Former senator encourages social workers to advocate for change
Former state Sen. Nancy Barto speaks to social work and sociology students. Photos by Ralph Freso Social work students at Grand Canyon University got the good news and bad news about advocating for...
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Hungarian poetry, music to set tone for forum on freedom
Guitarist Robert Sinha of Hungary will perform at Sunset Auditorium. Imagine, in this age of routine rage, if a poet started a revolution. That’s what happened in 1848 when the Hungarian Revolution...
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GCU is intentional in its job-focused curriculum
Junior Amaya De La Cruz contemplates her career goals, which GCU aims to help her reach with its workforce-centered curriculum. Story by Lana Sweeten-Shults, Mike Kilen, Lydia P. Robles and Rick...
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Research community connects at two-day colloquium
Junior business major Cailynne Nelson listens to presenters on Wednesday during the sixth annual Kevin McClean Research Colloquium. Photos by Ralph Freso Jiu jitsu might be Keanu Reeves’ preferred...
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Conference speaker touts the need for cultural humility
Dr. Nicole Cross, TV news anchor and GCU instructor, was keynote speaker at the 6th Annual Behavioral Health Conference. She didn’t get it. Her college daughter likes country music. Why not the rhythm...
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Behavioral health students land jobs before graduation to fill growing need
Leslie Aldous will walk the Commencement stage on April 28 but joins a growing list of behavioral health majors already employed in the field. Ethan Connery will be the first in his extended family to...
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Senior leaves a blessing to hungry students
Senior Ashley Tobar-Alonzo created the idea for The Blessing Box, located on the second floor of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Building. Photos by Ralph Freso Ashley Tobar-Alonzo will...
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CHSS showcase is a scholarly, deeply personal experience
Alejandra Merino Hernandez (center) and Yarely Orozco talk to students about the Sociology/Social Work Review during the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Senior Showcase. Photos by Ralph...
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Students' passion projects on display at symposium
Daniela Chavira speaks about supporting first-generation students in their college journey at Wednesday's Canyon Undergraduate Research Symposium. Event a funnel for new Canyon Journal of...
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Spring Commencement 2023, LOPES Academy
The LOPES Academy at the Cardon Center celebrated the first students to complete the two-year, nondegree program. Participants received certificates of completion and were celebrated at the Friday...
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For Law, it was logical to graduate at 17
Kaylee May Law, 17, is ready for graduate school after Friday's GCU Commencement. Photos by Ralph Freso Kaylee May Law had just put on her cap and gown. She took a photo for her dad and sent it to him...
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LOPES Academy celebrates first alums at Commencement
Confetti streamers rain down on the LOPES Academy's Emma Cardon, Vicky Richardson and Lindsey Eaton (from left) at the Friday afternoon Spring Commencement ceremony. Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow...
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Emotional encounter with military veteran leads to GCU degree
Karthik Anandan joined his parents, Dr. Anandan Swaminathan and Meena Anandan, before Wednesday afternoon’s Commencement at GCU Arena. Photos by Ralph Freso Karthik Anandan is evidence that one moment...
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Former NFL player, now GCU grad, fielding career in life coaching
Lorenzo Alexander (center), whose career in the NFL spans 15 years, and daughter Vanessa graduated May 3 from Grand Canyon University with their master's degrees in psychology. His is in life coaching...
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Trio brings GCU counseling expertise to Africa
GCU's Dr. Anna Edgeston and Dr. Catherine Mueller-Bell (center of back row) celebrate with children at the Africa Impact Project soccer match in Zambia during a trip to share information on counseling...
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New housing, Jimmy John's, pickleball highlight campus changes
Alden Sia of Welcome Programs plays pickleball on the tennis courts near the Canyon Activity Center, but soon she'll be able to play on real pickleball courts, which will replace the adjacent...
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Webinars boost nationwide community of social work students
Online learners can sometimes feel like they are in a silo, following the rules, pushing all the right buttons, but alone. Then innovative online professors bring students together and make them feel...
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GCU online faculty showcases its expertise in 15-part magazine series
Online professor Dr. Thomas Dyer is one of several GCU faculty members who contributed to a series in eLearn Magazine. (Photo by Ralph Freso) Artificial intelligence is not scary, said Dr. Thomas...
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GCU's LOPES Academy pursues sustained success
Kyle Bragelman (right) and Jaden Lowery, who recently completed the LOPES Academy program, work at the Lope Shop. Photos by Ralph Freso After proudly watching two students of Grand Canyon University’s...
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First LOPES Academy students treasure paid status at Lope Shop
After two years at the LOPES Academy strengthening their job skills, Kyle Bragelman (right) and Jaden Lowery were hired at the Lope Shop. EDITOR'S NOTE: Read more about the LOPES Academy's work to...
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