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An inaugural social worker's journey, right into humble service
Bachelor of Social Work graduate Lindsey Long poses outside Global Credit Union Arena before Thursday night's Spring Commencement ceremony. Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Lindsey Long, among 14...
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Commencement speaker shares a sober 3 Cs of a good life
Josh Danaher prepares to give the Commencement speech upon earning his master's in clinical mental health counseling. Photos by Elizabeth Tinajero / Slideshow/ Livestream Josh Danaher is one of those...
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Sociology graduate paves a new way after a difficult upbringing
Tanya Alegria, who struggled with homelessness and substance abuse, waves to family after receiving her degree from Grand Canyon University during Wednesday afternoon’s Spring Commencement ceremony....
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Childhelp assistant, GCU alum's difficult experiences empower her to do good
Recent GCU graduate Paityn Reece works with Childhelp, one of GCU’s newest community partners. (Photo by Ralph Freso) When Paityn Reece wrote an essay in the eighth grade, back home in Montana at the...
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The hopeful life of a Dreamer awakens at GCU
TheDream.US scholarship senior Danna Hernandez Cardenas served an internship with USA Baseball. Photos by Ralph Freso Karla Cardenas was 23 when she brought her infant daughter to the U.S. “We came...
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How Jack the Ripper launched history, behavioral health fusion
GCU behavioral health science instructor Catherine Hallam (right) leads GCU students through the streets of London on a trip combing history and behavioral health. Catherine Hallam stood on the...
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Internship led GCU student to be the light for others
Junior Abigail Barstad was an intern with the Acute Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition in Denver during the summer. She kept hearing young women say the same thing. “I am so sick of...
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She traded work boots for law books
Abby Nevers (center) poses with her dad, Wade Nevers, and mom, Jocelyn Nevers, at her GCU graduation last spring. Abby Nevers is the daughter of a pipefitter and granddaughter of a pipefitter with one...
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A peer mentor's convergence to LOPES Academy companions
LOPES Academy participant CJ Lundfelt (right) and peer mentor Jack Edlin write down a gratitude in the Prayer Chapel. Photos by Ralph Freso Two bros walk down Lopes Way, discussing favorite teams....
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Her world grew bigger meeting these women online, then at commencement
From left, online graduates BreShay Hanson, Vanessa Trevino, Leann Spicola, Kelly Velin and Angela Applegate finally got to meet in person at Wednesday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global...
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We can all get along, students show in election town hall
Sophomore Olivia Anderson and members of the GCU Speech and Debate team discuss issues of each presidential candidate during the Speech and Debate election town hall. Photos by Ralph Freso Five...
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After tragedy, alumna sought change from inside as probation officer
GCU alumna Angel Camacho speaks to a group of students about her career as a probation officer. Photos by Ralph Freso Angel Camacho grew up in the Grand Canyon University neighborhood and got degrees...
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GCU degree fills need for a more educated police force
Justice studies instructor Dr, Cornel Stemley (pictured) and Kevin Walling, chair of the department, designed the new bachelor's degree in law enforcement advancement. (Photo by Ralph Freso) As a...
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Speaker urges, in stressful times, to touch the real world but learn to detach
Christian author and minister John Eldredge speaks on Thursday to a group of students and faculty via Zoom during a talk entitled “Christian Resilience." Photos by Ralph Freso Dr. Matthew Nolen...
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Instructor finds a funny rhythm, and her broadcast students are on the beat
Michelle Fortin spends time guiding students at the anchor desk in GCU's Broadcast Lab, where student-run show "Lopes Lately" is recorded. Photos by Ralph Freso Michelle Fortin’s friends say she’s the...
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EPIC Lab open for research and is testing positive
Dr. Magen Branham talks with College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Dr. Sherman Elliott during the Epic Lab open house on Monday. Monday was the open house for EPIC Lab in the College of...
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CHSS senior students showcase their passions
Math major Wilson Neitzel explains his team’s academic research project to fellow students during the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Fall Senior Showcase. Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow...
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Dreamer: From sleeping on shop floor to walking commencement stage
Karen Velazquez Munoz carries the dreams of her parents, Cesar and Lucia Velazquez, who stressed the importance of education. Photos by Ralph Freso Karen Velazquez Munoz’s parents were at her side on...
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Social work students blanket the U.S. in huge holiday help out
A small snippet of the many pages of posted submissions by Grand Canyon University social work student volunteers during Social Services Week. They served food in Yuma, handed out coats in Alaska,...
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GCU alumna one of youngest elected officials
GCU alumna Kaylee May Law was sworn in to the Walnut (Calif.) City Council on Dec. 11. Grand Canyon University government professors wouldn’t be surprised to see the latest news about one of its...
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