Mike Kilen

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 […]

For Law, it was logical to graduate at 17

Earning a degree at age 17 wasn't easy. It was sometimes lonely. There was a serious family medical setback. But Kaylee May Law walked the […]

How a GCU student will graduate with no debt

There will be some happy students walking the Commencement stages the next two days, starting tonight at 7. Mary Szabo and her parents will be […]

CHSS showcase is a scholarly, deeply personal experience

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow When she was 12, her parents asked this when lecturing her on the proper role of a young lady: […]

Senior leaves a blessing to hungry students

Photos by Ralph Freso Ashley Tobar-Alonzo will graduate next week but is leaving a legacy at Grand Canyon University. She had the idea for The […]

'Yes we did it': Scholarship recipients' dreams begin

The reactions were priceless. But when 25 high school students and their family members were surprised with a full-ride Students Inspiring Students scholarship to GCU […]

Behavioral health students land jobs before graduation to fill growing need

Ethan Connery will be the first in his extended family to walk the Commencement stage in a couple of weeks, so it was important for […]