Instructor is a big history hit on social media
GCU's Adam Maynes (center) joins Mark Grace and Todd Walsh (from left) on a Diamondbacks pregame show in 2022. Adam Maynes entertains a lot of passions — history, politics, sports, music, teaching....
View ArticleA graduate who found an unusual path to NFL
Andrea Barrios was awed by the professional football stadium in Los Angeles before being part of the broadcast team. She couldn’t fathom it just six months ago. Andrea Barrios, an April Grand Canyon...
View ArticleWriting student's YA novel explores a path away from anxiety
GCU senior Hannah Carpenter with her book “Back to You” and her great-great-grandfather’s early 1900s Royal typewriter, which was often used as an inspiration in her writing. Grand Canyon University...
View ArticleProfessor gets personal with student law club
Getting into law school can be a balancing act as students study for admission exams and prepare personal statements. Grand Canyon University students are adept at finding their purpose and knowing...
View ArticleLOPES Academy student graduates to Alumni Relations position
Lindsey Eaton greets a student on the first day of her new job as LOPES Academy Alumni Relations Specialist during the CHSS kickoff event at GCU Arena. Photos by Ralph Freso Lindsey Eaton loved her...
View ArticleGCU graduate fulfills late mother's dream of her getting a college degree
Sociology major Paula Fletcher's college plans were delayed by family responsibilities, but she persevered. Photos by Ralph Freso / Wednesday morning slideshow / Wednesday afternoon slideshow For high...
View ArticleThe word on writing: It's not just for homework, it's also fun
The Promenade walkway is covered in chalk as students participated in the National Day on Writing. Six-word autobiographies, short story writing, sticky notes, colorful pens, chalk writing on the...
View ArticleStudents launch news broadcast 'Lopes Lately'
News anchors Andrea Turisk (left) and Sierra Naess recently taped the Future Broadcasters Club’s first "Lopes Lately" newscast at the Lopes Broadcast Lab. Photos by Ralph Freso Michelle Fortin, a...
View ArticleStudents explore how their lives link to sociology in new publication
Junior Alejandra Merino is a student editor for the Sociology/Social Work Review. Photos by Ralph Freso Alejandra Merino’s piece begins with contemplation. In my family, everybody has a part to play....
View ArticleStudent doesn't take writing for granted, finds it can be a service
Professional writing student Amelia Miller helped a local nonprofit win a grant as an intern. (Photo by Ralph Freso). For student Amelia Miller, service to others was “a way of life,” whether...
View ArticleCounseling faculty share expertise at national conference
GCU counseling faculty who attended or presented (from left): Dr. Maegan Renee, Reka Farago, Dr. Liesl Hecht, Dr. Anna Edgeston, Dr. Veronica Wade-Hampton, Dr. Christy Land, Dr. Jennifer Young and Dr....
View ArticleStudent's nonprofit inspired by family and faith
GCU senior Connor Froysland was joined by his grandmother Charlotte Callahan at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for his Callahan Care Open Store in the new Glendale Elementary School District System of...
View ArticlePositive psychology one of the pluses at undergraduate research symposium
Jeremy Varnadore and his team make their presentation on “Mindfulness, Locus of Control and Stress” during the Canyon Undergraduate Research Symposium. Mindfulness, COVID-19's health effects just 2 of...
View ArticleStudents' words help observe Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony
GCU professional writing students and College of Humanities and Social Sciences faculty commemorated Pearl Harbor Day recently, including (from left) College of Humanities and Social Sciences...
View ArticleFirst in family to earn a college degree, she sets out to help others
Denisse Amezquita waves to family and friends after walking the winter Commencement stage Friday. Photos by Ralph Freso Denisse Amezquita's childhood wish came true Friday morning at Grand Canyon...
View ArticleGCU students train their eyes on state Capitol
Grand Canyon University senior Rudwan Tahir (right) and junior Olivia Sousley, both government majors, work as interns at the Arizona Legislative Broadcast Center in the Arizona Senate. Photos by...
View ArticleCanyon Undergraduate Research Conference was poster perfect
Students at more than 75 stations present their research posters during the Canyon Undergraduate Research Conference Monday in Antelope Gymnasium. Photos by Ralph Freso Logan Morris was going through...
View ArticleSocial work program earns accreditation, students prepared to meet high need
Director of Social Work Dr. Cheryl McAuliffe and Faculty Chair Dr. Martin McDonell have worked hard to ensure accreditation for the Bachelor of Social Work. Photos by Ralph Freso Grand Canyon...
View ArticleSpanish literature heals the soul, raises questions for contest winners
Raihana Asadullah reads her winning poem during the Juegos Florales awards ceremony, flanked by adjunct professor Dr. Bel Winemiller. Photos by Ralph Freso When Esveidy Rodriguez Melendez lost her...
View ArticleHelping others centers College of Humanities and Social Sciences Showcase
Senior Lauren Rush talks with a student about her end-of-year communications project during the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Showcase on Wednesday. Photos by Ralph Freso / Video The...
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