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GCU TODAY • 3
Features
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6 Local Support
GCU’s five-point plan to revitalize its
west Phoenix neighborhood includes
a groundbreaking partnership with
Habitat for Humanity to renovate
nearby homes.
12 Showing Our Spirit
The numbers of students, programs
and buildings are expanding, but the
University’s focus on worship, small
groups and outreach remains at the
heart of its ministries.
14 Big Step for Lopes
It was a monumental event for the
men’s basketball programwhen
it opened the season with a game
at No. 1-ranked Kentucky. Here’s a
behind-the-scenes look.
20 Business Plan
New dean, new name, new programs
— a lot is happening in the Colangelo
College of Business. It’s all about
entrepreneurship with a healthy dose
of ideals.
Contents
In Every Issue
4 Lopes Up
22 Online
24 GCU Alumni
30 Parting Shot
ON THE COVER: Beginning in January, GCU staff and students will work with Habitat for Humanity
leaders to renovate up to 700 homes near the west Phoenix campus. It’s all part of a plan to revitalize the
local community, create jobs, develop a STEM workforce and support public safety and education.
PHOTO BY DARRYL WEBB
GCU public safety officer Komi Lokossou greets
senior Samantha Porter in the University’s Prayer
Chapel, where he goes each morning before
patrolling campus. photo by darryl webb
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