Mike Kilen

Character center's videos highlight good 'vibe' in schools

It's the personal stories that click, says Emily Farkas, Program Director of GCU's Canyon Center for Character Education. It's why she launched a new video […]

The life of Riley: From homeless to GCU

Not even four years ago, Riley Mickles lived in his Chevy Blazer in a Chicago suburb. Today, he is a homeowner and an online student […]

Sweethearts and 1 of 12 siblings surprised by SIS scholarships

The stories of Students Inspiring Students scholarships are never dull. The last round of announcements to 60 new recipients on Friday featured a young man […]

Tech pioneer Mildenhall honored at retirement party

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Joe Mildenhall was praised for his pioneering work in online learning systems during a retirement party Wednesday afternoon in […]

GCU's neighbors share how the University is transforming the community

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the April issue of GCU Magazine. Read the digital version here. Photos by Ralph Freso On any given […]

A graduate's walk from dirt floors to dreams

Shanique Edwards Ruffin had never walked a stage to graduation before Friday. Her story of nearly 20 years of perseverance from a dirt-floor home in […]

Emotional encounter with military veteran leads to GCU degree

A memory of his childhood went with Karthik Anandan to the Commencement stage at GCU Arena on Wednesday afternoon. He was standing before a veteran […]

Three GCU degrees are researcher's therapy and hope for others after tragedy

Her husband had a horrible accident 13 years ago, and he requires 24-7 care. How did Patricia Kay Reyna respond? She got three degrees from […]

Future electricians celebrate completing GCU program

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Roman Cota Aburto hadn’t been in a classroom in a while. He worked in a car wash. Then he […]