Laurie.Merrill

'First 72' provides fun plus fodder for new friendships

The new First 72 Experience at GCU keeps freshmen busier than ever meeting new people, enjoying social activities, hanging out on their floors and discovering […]

Pet turtles welcome, but Move-In pace is hare-like

Freshmen began moving into Acacia and Willow residence halls Monday morning amid a cheering throng of volunteers who whooped, cheered and moved belongings like crazy. […]

CHSS offers new degrees plus new curriculum twists

A surprising number of students are enrolling in a new Sociology Degree with an Emphasis in Social Work that the College of Humanities and Social […]

Hotel restaurant, student-run coffee shop open

Two grand new places to grab a beverage or a tasty meal opened their doors at Grand Canyon University: The Grand Canyon Beverage Company (GCBC), […]

New counseling focus is on motivating, not persuading

Helping others is what GCU is all about, and Denise Krupp, College of Humanities and Social Sciences lead counseling instructor, did just that this summer. […]

New engineering curriculum built for students

What's new about Grand Canyon University's engineering program this year? It's easier to ask what isn't! Highlights include more students, 10 new faculty members, innovative […]

Shows went on this summer for theater students

"Twelfth Night," "Big Fish" and "Sweeney Todd" were just some of the theatrical productions that recent graduates and current students from the College of Fine […]

University cleans up quickly from '100-year storm'

Grand Canyon University officials were ready for the massive storm Tuesday that soaked the campus with nearly three inches of rain and created lakes and […]

Fitness Challenge winners show how to walk the walk

How do you walk millions of steps in three months? Pretty much by dedicating a lot of free time to the pursuit. That's what Team […]