International teaching provides life lessons Michelle and Andrew Norby got married in June, moved to Africa in July and both started work teaching school in Senegal in August. Quite the […] Published August 16, 2022
'Trusty' trio to lead new character center The team of Program Director Emily Farkas, Program Manager Dr. Tracy Vasquez and School Supervisor Dr. Ashley Betkowski was formed this summer to lead GCU's […] Published August 1, 2022
College of Education professors bring smarts to D.C. The doctors were in the big house. GCU professors Dr. Thomas Christner, Dr. Paul Danuser and Drs. Crystal and Michael McCabe got a special tour […] Published July 13, 2022
New superintendents soak up advice in K12 cohort They signed up for a tough job, these new superintendents of Arizona school districts. GCU knows it, and that's why its K12 Educational Development team […] Published July 11, 2022
With professor's help, Mr. Hitch changed a school Teachers often talk about inspiring their students to teach others. That is what happened to GCU Assistant Professor Dr. Paul Danuser and his student, Andrew […] Published July 6, 2022
K12 conference explores student behavior buy-in The top issue in Arizona schools right now is student behavior. It's not always been good, especially after the pandemic when many students lost ground, […] Published June 10, 2022
Kern grant launches Character Education center The Kern Family Foundation has awarded a $2.27 million grant to Grand Canyon University to launch the Canyon Center for Character Education. The three-year grant […] Published June 7, 2022
Kern Family Foundation awards $2.27 million grant to enhance character education in schools Phoenix, AZ (June 7, 2022) – Grand Canyon University has received a three-year $2.27 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to enhance character formation […] Published June 7, 2022
GCU-Empower union has students coming, going GCU has been sending some of its top College of Education students and graduates to work at nearby Empower College Prep, and now the K-12 […] Published June 6, 2022
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Backpack Giveaway July 28 @ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Backpack Giveaway Lerner and Rowe injury attorneys are giving away 1,000 FREE backpacks for children. Find them under a pop-up shade with waters and popcorn! https://lernerandrowegivesback.org/news/backpack-giveaways/ Event Details
2025-08-25 Welcome Week Welcome Week August 25 @ 8 a.m. - August 29 @ 5 p.m. Welcome Week Move in, and let the fun begin! Event Details
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring Coffee with the Parent Council August 25 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring Coffee with the Parent Council
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes August 25 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recurring Faith in Your First Year August 25 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recurring Faith in Your First Year
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring Coffee with the Parent Council August 26 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring Coffee with the Parent Council
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes August 26 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recurring Faith in Your First Year August 26 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recurring Faith in Your First Year
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. New Student and Family Orientation August 26 @ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. New Student and Family Orientation Register for this orientation on the GCU life app if you are moving in between Aug 25 & 26. Event Details
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Honors College: Bright Minds and Bagels August 27 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Honors College: Bright Minds and Bagels
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sweet Treats and Commuter Greets August 27 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sweet Treats and Commuter Greets
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring Coffee with the Parent Council August 27 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring Coffee with the Parent Council
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Honors College Orientation August 28 @ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Honors College Orientation
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes August 28 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. College of Engineering & Technology: Labs Open House August 28 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. College of Engineering & Technology: Labs Open House
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fall Club and Community Fair August 29 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fall Club and Community Fair
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Student Dance Organization and Hip Hop Club August 30 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Student Dance Organization and Hip Hop Club
6 p.m. Women's Volleyball August 30 @ 6 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Event Details