Archive for April, 2013

Grand Canyon University’s Student Union is undergoing a major facelift this summer as crews turn it into a four-story, 58,000-square-foot with a new library, Starbucks, and other amenities.

Grand Canyon University’s new men’s basketball coach Dan Majerle is set to take the ‘Lopes into Division-I play. The former Phoenix Suns star, one of the most recognizable athletes in Arizona history, says he’s ready to serve GCU.

Grand Canyon University’s Servant Scholars program in the Office of Spiritual Life provides scholarships to students who exemplify Christian servant leadership in the community.

Grand Canyon University’s Military Division serves thousands of U.S. veterans and a new ground-campus Veterans Center gives them a place to seek solace during the often-stressful transition back to civilian life.

Addiction counseling degrees and licenses are in such high demand nationwide, Grand Canyon University has overhauled its curriculum to ensure students have the tools to serve clients effectively.

In this week’s Antelope Intros, we bring you a former Fiesta Bowl Queen who teaches Pure Barre fitness classes, an instructional designer who is fascinated by mathematical patterns in the Bible, and an enrollment counselor who preaches at the Phoenix Rescue Mission.

They’re rolling out the red carpet for Thunder these days. Our faithful mascot was invited by Disney to appear at a pre-screening Thursday night for the movie “Monsters University.” Thunder and the mascots for Arizona State University and Scottsdale Community College were on hand to create excitement and entertain the crowd of movie-goers. Thunder certainly did his part, as these photos from University photographer Darryl Webb show.

Digital film production students David Doane and Jake Jackson are set to unveil the third video in a YouTube trilogy about Grand Canyon University’s ‘Lopes Up tradition.

Phoenix Police Sgt. Kenny Laird, a 22-year veteran of the city’s force, joins Grand Canyon University on a full-time basis this spring as assistant public safety director.

Tuesday night’s “In Memoriam Sandy Hook” concert, comprised of three works, provided a somber-but-powerful exploration of the web of emotions surrounding tragedy.