Academics

She helped build a flight simulator – and boosted her aerospace experience

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the April issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins around campus or digitally. It is the […]

Cybersecurity icon shares insights on NASA, early days of information security

Cybersecurity icon Rich Owen, one of the thought leaders in the field, wrote the "pink book," a document that was the original cybersecurity standard for […]

Professor boots up a course that melds government and gaming

Photos by Ralph Freso Grand Canyon University’s Adam Maynes brought his local government class into an unexpected space this semester – the GCU Esports Arena. […]

Building a quest in virtual reality? Game on

Photos by Ralph Freso “I lost my hands!” declared Chloe Brandow, discombobulated and flabbergasted as she stretched both arms in front of her, reaching into […]

There's a science to online learning; one GCU college has found right formula

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published in the November 2024 issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins on campus or digitally. Photos […]

Students emphasize health and religion at research symposium

Impressive records. Competitive performance. Championship titles. These are just a few components that drive collegiate athletes to continuously practice, improve and strive for higher results […]

Trades pathway alum tells women: When it's broke, you can fix it

Solei Donahue grew up on an Arizona reservation with a single mom who taught her how to fix toilets and change car tires. But it […]

Technology clicks for neurodivergent grad

Samantha Vousden’s neurodivergence has affected how she relates to people. But it’s also what has helped her thrive in her major, along with supportive faculty […]

From ACE Space to the metaverse, academic support is everywhere

With the campus' ACE Centers growing from six to 13 this year, it's not hard for students to find academic support. They even can find […]