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Cancer, hip ailments can't stop online student's mission

Green to Gold to GCU purple: Army ROTC alum embraces his gift for leadership

LOPES Academy kicks off first alumni summer Olympics

27Collab breakfast unites dependence in God

Theology, education colleges earn multiyear accreditations

Alpha Psi Omega keeps the show going for theatre program

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Cooper Nelson

Band director and dance coach form GCU’s ‘power couple’

Thundering Heard pep band director Paul Koch and wife Jacque, who leads Grand Canyon University's dance team, are the creative minds behind GCU Arena entertainment.

Published February 10, 2014

Bowling, baseball included in growing list of GCU club sports

Club sports are growing at Grand Canyon University, with baseball, bowling, rugby and lacrosse among those drawing talented student athletes.

Published January 27, 2014

Shorter spring Chapel series to continue testimony theme

Churches from the eastern sector of metro Phoenix will be well-represented among speakers, in a nod to the opening of GCU's satellite campus in Mesa […]

Published January 2, 2014

Former two-sport rival leads women’s hoops to fast Division I start

Friend or foe? Johnna Brown has been both to GCU, but now that she's an Antelope, the women's basketball program likes her much better. The […]

Published December 26, 2013

Slideshow: Colter office Christmas decorations

Photo highlights from GCU Today's tour of the University's Colter Street offices.

Published December 18, 2013

Lifesaving tactics help GCU transfer student save life, stay in school

Craig Becker may have prevented a tragedy by using the lifesaving Heimlich maneuver -- learned last summer at a GCU athletic training camp -- on […]

Published December 12, 2013

High-flyer Dan Alexander remains grounded in matters that matter

The 6-foot-9 junior, who becomes eligible to play this week for the GCU men's basketball team, is not your average athlete and has enjoyed his […]

Published December 9, 2013

New library brings place for study, community to heart of campus

Students won't find much in common with the old Fleming Library, which lacked computer availability and adequate seating. The new library will open Monday, and […]

Published November 14, 2013

Math professors volunteer their evenings to help GCU students succeed

Professors began promoting the night sessions to students during classes, dubbing the free tutoring “Pi It Forward.” Sessions are held Monday through Wednesday from 4:30 […]

Published November 12, 2013

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  • July 2026

Calendar of Events

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0 events, 29

1 event, 30

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Watercolor with Clubs

June 30 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Watercolor with Clubs

0 events, 1

0 events, 2

0 events, 3

0 events, 4

0 events, 5

1 event, 6

2026-07-06

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

July 6 - July 10

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

3 events, 7

2026-07-06

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

July 7 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Espresso Yourself

July 7 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Espresso Yourself

3 events, 8

2026-07-06

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tech and Innovator Days: Research Ready, Summer Exploration

July 8 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tech and Innovator Days: Research Ready, Summer Exploration

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

July 8 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

2 events, 9

2026-07-06

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

July 9 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

2 events, 10

2026-07-06

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High school elite camp with GCU volleyball

July 10 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High school elite camp with GCU volleyball

1 event, 11

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High school elite camp with GCU volleyball

July 11 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High school elite camp with GCU volleyball

1 event, 12

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High school elite camp with GCU volleyball

July 12 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High school elite camp with GCU volleyball

1 event, 13

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lil Lopes Camp with GCU volleyball

July 13 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lil Lopes Camp with GCU volleyball

2 events, 14

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Positional camp with GCU volleyball

July 14 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Positional camp with GCU volleyball

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Recurring

Serving clinic with GCU volleyball

July 14 @ 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Recurring

Serving clinic with GCU volleyball

2 events, 15

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Positional camp with GCU volleyball

July 15 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Positional camp with GCU volleyball

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Recurring

Serving clinic with GCU volleyball

July 15 @ 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Recurring

Serving clinic with GCU volleyball

4 events, 16

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Team camp with GCU volleyball

July 16 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Team camp with GCU volleyball

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Breakfast and Boards

July 16 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Breakfast and Boards

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Pre-camp pitching session with GCU softball

July 16 @ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Pre-camp pitching session with GCU softball

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Prospect camp with GCU softball

July 16 @ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Prospect camp with GCU softball

1 event, 17

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Team camp with GCU volleyball

July 17 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Team camp with GCU volleyball

1 event, 18

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Team camp with GCU volleyball

July 18 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Team camp with GCU volleyball

0 events, 19

0 events, 20

1 event, 21

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

All-American Pool Party

July 21 @ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

All-American Pool Party

0 events, 22

0 events, 23

0 events, 24

1 event, 25

5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Recurring

July ID camp with men's soccer

July 25 @ 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Recurring

July ID camp with men's soccer

1 event, 26

8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Recurring

July ID camp with men's soccer

July 26 @ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Recurring

July ID camp with men's soccer

0 events, 27

1 event, 28

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Taste of the World

July 28 @ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Taste of the World

0 events, 29

0 events, 30

0 events, 31

1 event, 1

12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Summer Skills Clinic with Cheer

August 1 @ 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Summer Skills Clinic with Cheer

0 events, 2

  • No Entries For Date Selected
June 30
June 30 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Watercolor with Clubs

July 7
July 7 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

July 7 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Espresso Yourself

July 8
July 8 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tech and Innovator Days: Research Ready, Summer Exploration

July 8 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

July 9
July 9 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
July 6
All day

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

July 6
All day

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

July 7 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

July 7 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Espresso Yourself

July 6
All day

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

July 8 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tech and Innovator Days: Research Ready, Summer Exploration

July 8 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

July 6
All day

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

July 9 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Junior high camp with GCU volleyball

July 6
All day

Summer Dance Intensive with College of Arts and Media

July 10 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High school elite camp with GCU volleyball

July 11
July 11 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High school elite camp with GCU volleyball

July 12
July 12 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High school elite camp with GCU volleyball

July 13
July 13 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lil Lopes Camp with GCU volleyball

July 14
July 14 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Positional camp with GCU volleyball

July 14 @ 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Recurring

Serving clinic with GCU volleyball

July 15
July 15 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Positional camp with GCU volleyball

July 15 @ 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Recurring

Serving clinic with GCU volleyball

July 16
July 16 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Team camp with GCU volleyball

July 16 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Breakfast and Boards

July 16 @ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Pre-camp pitching session with GCU softball

July 16 @ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Prospect camp with GCU softball

July 17
July 17 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Team camp with GCU volleyball

July 18
July 18 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Team camp with GCU volleyball

  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
July 21
July 21 @ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

All-American Pool Party

  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
July 25
July 25 @ 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Recurring

July ID camp with men's soccer

July 26
July 26 @ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Recurring

July ID camp with men's soccer

  • No Entries For Date Selected
July 28
July 28 @ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Taste of the World

  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
August 1
August 1 @ 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Summer Skills Clinic with Cheer

  • No Entries For Date Selected
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