Rick Vacek

It takes an extra push to earn an online degree

One graduate responded to discussion posts while she was in labor. Another had to take a leave of absence during Hurricane Harvey but pushed through. […]

This graduate is determined to keep on truckin'

Cassidy Alexander's people skills and tenacity earned her the opportunity to be the student speaker in the Friday afternoon ceremony of Spring Commencement. She likes […]

Success of SIS program is worth shouting about

The Students Inspiring Students full-tuition scholarship program is creating more and more graduates, and their achievements continue to expand, too. Friday, Estephanie Torres was the […]

Graduate's mission, far and away: Calm the chaos

Chloe Childerston has experienced a lot more chaos than the average graduate. Maybe that's to be expected when your chosen field is to be a […]

Grieving parents feel GCU love at Commencement

Twice on Friday at Spring Commencement, the graduates and their families sprang up to their feet to express their support for the parents of two […]

Slideshow: Parents accept posthumous degrees

Photos by Ralph Freso GCU News Bureau The parents of GCU students Chelsea Valladares and Kelli Ingle, who died in a car accident earlier this […]

Slideshow: Spring Commencement, Friday morning ceremony

Photos by Rick D'Elia GCU News Bureau The Friday morning ceremony in Spring Commencement at Grand Canyon University awarded bachelor's degrees to traditional students. Here's […]

GCU's ‘11 ceremonies of joy' start making memories

The first Commencement ceremony rekindled the joyful tradition of handing out diploma sleeves to graduates as they walk across the GCU Arena stage. Just because […]

The Grand Collective mixes students' music, design

The Grand Collective, a five-song EP released Friday, again was produced entirely by Worship Arts students and alumni, but this year they also collaborated with […]