Alumni

Green to Gold to GCU purple: Army ROTC alum embraces his gift for leadership

2nd Lt. Juan Loera Rogers joined the Army as a carpentry and masonry specialist. But he wanted something more, so he took advantage of every […]

Love of community helped chart GCU medical director’s path

Dr. Matt Shores’ first love was English. He wanted to be a teacher. But he instead chose medicine. He just wanted to help people and […]

GCU grad hits the big stage on 'American Idol,' living late father's musical legacy

Chris Tungseth grew up watching singing competition "American Idol" with his family in Minnesota. As many singers and musicians do, the Grand Canyon University graduate […]

Hall of Fame inductees make their mark, from Honeywell to hallways of education

Photos by Ralph Freso Grand Canyon University's Alumni Hall of Fame on Saturday welcomed four new inductees, from a former television news anchor whose real […]

Alumna's path merry and bright, from GCU, to D.C., to a Hallmark movie

Grand Canyon University alumna Aubrey Grasz has gone from working at the White House, to serving as Miss Nebraska Volunteer, to being an extra in […]

Alumna satiates hunger for human connection through charcuterie business

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

Lectric eBikes co-founder powers up new era in philanthropy

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published in GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins around campus or digitally. Photos by Ralph Freso/GCU News Is […]

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 […]

Alumni-owned Ri's Coffee brews inclusivity

Nonprofit business Ri's Coffee, started by GCU alumni, doesn't just serve coffee, it also serves a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals with developmental disabilities. […]