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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. […]

Published April 27, 2022

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 […]

Published April 25, 2022

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 […]

Published April 25, 2022

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 […]

Published April 25, 2022

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 […]

Published April 25, 2022

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 […]

Published April 24, 2022

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 […]

Published April 22, 2022

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 […]

Published April 22, 2022

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 […]

Published April 22, 2022

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Baseball

April 27 @ 1 p.m.

Baseball

vs. BYU
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4 p.m.

Colangelo College of Business Online Commencement

April 28 @ 4 p.m.

Colangelo College of Business Online Commencement

7 p.m.

Baseball

April 28 @ 7 p.m.

Baseball

vs. Arizona
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10 a.m.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Online Commencement (Bachelor and Master)

April 29 @ 10 a.m.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Online Commencement (Bachelor and Master)

4 p.m.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Online Commencement (Master and Doctoral)

April 29 @ 4 p.m.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Online Commencement (Master and Doctoral)

4 events, 30

10 a.m.

College of Engineering and Technology Online Commencement

April 30 @ 10 a.m.

College of Engineering and Technology Online Commencement

10 a.m.

College of Natural Sciences Online Commencement

April 30 @ 10 a.m.

College of Natural Sciences Online Commencement

10 a.m.

College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Online Commencement (Master and Doctoral)

April 30 @ 10 a.m.

College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Online Commencement (Master and Doctoral)

4 p.m.

College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Online Commencement (Bachelor)

April 30 @ 4 p.m.

College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Online Commencement (Bachelor)

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10 a.m.

College of Education Online Commencement (Master)

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College of Education Online Commencement (Master)

4 p.m.

College of Theology Online Commencement

May 1 @ 4 p.m.

College of Theology Online Commencement

4 p.m.

College of Doctoral Studies Online Commencement

May 1 @ 4 p.m.

College of Doctoral Studies Online Commencement

4 p.m.

College of Arts and Media Online Commencement

May 1 @ 4 p.m.

College of Arts and Media Online Commencement

4 p.m.

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Colangelo College of Business Online Commencement

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Baseball

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College of Humanities and Social Sciences Online Commencement (Bachelor and Master)

April 29 @ 4 p.m.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Online Commencement (Master and Doctoral)

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April 30 @ 10 a.m.

College of Engineering and Technology Online Commencement

April 30 @ 10 a.m.

College of Natural Sciences Online Commencement

April 30 @ 10 a.m.

College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Online Commencement (Master and Doctoral)

April 30 @ 4 p.m.

College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Online Commencement (Bachelor)

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College of Education Online Commencement (Master)

May 1 @ 4 p.m.

College of Theology Online Commencement

May 1 @ 4 p.m.

College of Doctoral Studies Online Commencement

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College of Arts and Media Online Commencement

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