Mike Kilen

GCU students and refugee children shower love on one another

Photos by Ralph Freso Off Dunlap Avenue in west Phoenix, the unadorned apartment complex is brightened by a group of mothers in colorful African dress […]

From scooters to Onewheels, it's all about the ride – and getting to class

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published in the August issue of GCU Magazine. Access the digital magazine here. Photos by Ralph Freso Students are […]

ASGCU alumni: Where are they now?

One Washington, D.C., attorney. A lead pastor. A caseworker for a congressman. A nonprofit coordinator. All student body alumni. They’re working as counsel in the […]

Her world grew bigger meeting these women online, then at commencement

Leann Spicola was urged by her son to pursue online education, but she never dreamed how much other women in her courses would broaden her […]

In time of division, GCU students unite

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow They lifted poled flags, thrust in the air to the beat of the band’s drumline. They draped them over […]

Weekend ministry? 'You don't have to quit your day job'

Photos by Ralph Freso Grand Canyon University has addressed teacher and nursing shortages in the U.S. over the years with specific initiatives, such as scholarships […]

A peer mentor's convergence to LOPES Academy companions

Junior Jack Edlin didn’t know what to expect more than two years ago when he became a peer mentor to participants of the LOPES Academy […]

Havocs leaders ready for Madness to ensue

New Havoc leaders, president Wilson Neitzel and vice president Evan McKee, are fired up for launching the basketball seasons tonight at Midnight Madness. They have […]

From trailer park to budding astronaut, former student aims for the stars

Celene Meraz-Benavente dreamed of the stars outside her rural Colorado trailer but didn’t even know if she could afford college. But after earning scholarships to […]