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GCU 2015-16: Golf course is just one of the big hits
Signs of growth were everywhere on campus and at the 27th Avenue office complex. (Editor’s note: This story is from the May 2016 issue of GCU Today Magazine. To view the digital version of the...
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Speech and Debate Team is talking point for GCU excellence
GCU graduate Ashlyn Tupper (Editor’s note: This story is from the May 2016 issue of GCU Today Magazine. To view the digital version of the magazine, click here.) Story and photo by Laurie Merrill GCU...
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For VA whistleblower, truth is paramount
Brandon Coleman is a VA whistle blower who refused to turn away from suffering veterans. Story and photos by Laurie Merrill GCU News Bureau Turning away from trouble was never an option for GCU adjunct...
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GCU alum gives voice to taming Tourette Syndrome
Jennifer Smestad records “It’s Only Rain” in the GCU studio. Story by Karen Fernau Photos by Laurie Merrill GCU News Bureau When Jennifer Smestad sings, she hopes the message of her lyrics matches the...
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New counseling focus is on motivating, not persuading
By Laurie Merrill GCU News Bureau Change? Who wants to do that? It’s hard enough convincing people to change, and it’s harder still if it comes with a price tag or requires giving up a favorite...
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McCain shows his purple pride at GCU rally
Story by Rick Vacek Photos by Darryl Webb GCU News Bureau Arizona Sen. John McCain likes visiting Grand Canyon University. He has been to the campus often in recent years and says that of all of the...
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CHSS offers new degrees plus new curriculum twists
By Laurie Merrill GCU News Bureau New courses, more faculty and important twists on the current curriculum are some of the changes in store for College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) students...
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‘Lunch and Learns’ demonstrate faith in faculty
By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau The success of the Integration of Faith, Learning and Work initiative at Grand Canyon University has been the result of strong faculty participation, so much so that they...
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‘Lunch and Learn’ breaks bread on materialism
By Mark Heller GCU News Bureau The juxtaposition between discussing “living by not eating bread alone” while eating sandwiches wasn’t lost on the audience Friday at the Integration of Faith, Learning...
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Hinkle raises awareness for vets one step at a time
By Mark Heller GCU News Bureau Even during a 2,600-mile journey, Larry Hinkle is on a deadline. The former United States Marine needs to reach Camp Pendleton near San Diego by Nov. 10. And since it’s...
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GCU Family Weekend ready to return
One of the biggest events at Family Weekend is the introduction of the men’s basketball team at Midnight Madness. By Karen Fernau GCU News Bureau Kathy Seter returned home last year to California from...
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There’s no debate: This team’s on fire
Speech and Debate Team Director Barry Regan, center, with team members Thomas Rotering, left, and Zach Kuykendall, two of the GCU’s top parliamentary debaters. Story and photos by Laurie Merrill GCU...
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GCU students help bring TEDx to campus
Jedidiah Woods hopes to fill GCU Arena for a TEDx event in March. Photo by Darryl Webb, GCU. Story by Karen Fernau GCU News Bureau When business major Jedidiah Woods decided to bring TEDx to Grand...
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Laura Roberts preaches responsibility, sustainability in CCOB talk
By Mark Heller GCU News Bureau There’s more to a successful business than making money hand over fist. Sustainability, social and environmental impact, and conscientiousness are more important than...
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Purdins’ radio show is rooted in Christian values
Wayne Purdin (left) and his wife, Julie, share their views about the need to go back to our Christian roots in their weekly radio show on KFNX. By Mark Heller GCU News Bureau We’ve lost our way. It’s a...
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Career practicum is handy for students, employers
Hundreds of students packed an event to meet potential practicum employers. Story and photos by Laurie Merrill GCU News Bureau With resumes in their hands and smiles on their faces, hundreds of Grand...
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Day of activities to celebrate writing
Senior Tim Dombroski (left) and instructor Kimbel Westerson, with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, look forward to National Day on Writing. By Laurie Merrill GCU News Bureau Whether we...
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Slideshow: ‘Of Thee I Sing’ opens at Ethington Theatre
Photos by Darryl Webb GCU News Bureau “Of Thee I Sing” opens today at Ethington Theatre, a welcome respite from Presidential election fever. This singing and dancing political satire has been making...
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Politics is laughing matter in ‘Of Thee I Sing’
Mary Turner (Grace Henderson) and John Wintergreen (Alexander DuBois) get married for an old fashioned reason: love. Story by Laurie Merrill Photos by Darryl Webb GCU News Bureau “Of Thee I Sing,”...
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Never fear, teachers — certification help is on the way
By Karen Fernau GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University junior Samantha Ness is dreading the state-mandated certification test she’s required to pass to become a high school history teacher. “I have to...
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