Mike Kilen

Former basketball star to grads: 'Let your light shine'

Rehema Stephens could have rested on her laurels after an outstanding career as a basketball player, both as a scoring leader for UCLA and later […]

First-generation graduates show their gratitude

It was a heartwarming opening to a week of Commencements at GCU. At Thursday night's first of 11 Commencements to honor the work of College […]

Humanities Showcase turns feelings into feats

The biggest takeaway from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Senior Showcase on Wednesday was one word: Help. Students want to help people. Dozens […]

Scholarship winners, families react as dream unfolds

Gilberto Alvarez Jr. pushed his aunt in her wheelchair into the classroom, opened a congratulations letter and rolled right into a bright future. Alvarez won […]

COE leaders share value of teachers, books, friends

College of Education Dean Dr. Meredith Critchfield likes to tell teachers in training a story, one that can serve them well as they graduate and […]

Students' creative writing marches to many drums

Her seventh-grade teacher told her that her writing was awful. But Paige Walker kept at it, fought through her dyslexia and the death of a […]

Parents, Oreos and prayers supply Fuel for Finals

The stickers read "Yes you can." The Oreos said why not.? A creamy filling and encouragement were part of Fuel for Finals that parents handed […]

Teacher takes alternative pathway to her dream

Maria Vinch had been a social worker and an office worker, but the kind of work she really wanted was to teach children. In August, […]

Pins signify students' pledge to inspire as teachers

GCU News Bureau The pins are a symbol and an important reminder. As each soon-to-be graduate of the College of Education pushed them into their […]