College of Humanities and Social Sciences

History program overhaul to prepare students for jobs

GCU’s new College of Humanities and Social Sciences will offer three bachelor's degrees in history, including an emphasis on public history, to prepare students for […]

Counseling director emphasizes compassion

Grand Canyon University program director Noé Vargas oversees academic counseling programs that groom students to help people struggling with behavioral issues, addiction and mental illness.

GCU Today Magazine: 'Sydney's Kids' graduate

Nearly 14 years ago, Grand Canyon University made a promise in the wake of a senseless tragedy, the murder of one of its alumni. Meet […]

Senior to compete at national speech events

GCU senior Jasmine Richardson, a leader on GCU's speech and debate team, will perform against some of the most talented college students in the country […]

Day 1 blog: Commencement at Comerica Theatre

Highlights from Friday's graduation of nearly 900 students in four of GCU's colleges: Arts and Sciences, Theology, Doctoral Studies and Business.

Speech and debate team wins national tournament

GCU's inaugural speech and debate team won its division at a prestigious national competition for Christian universities, besting teams from Pepperdine University, Azusa Pacific Universities […]

Stellar Hall of Fame class inducted at homecoming

Samantha Murphy, who redefined "student-athlete" at the University on the basketball court and in the classroom, and six others were honored at Ethington Theatre on […]

Professor came late to his love of C.S. Lewis' works

Dr. James Helfers, a longtime fan of author J.R.R. Tolkien, wasn't sold right away on the merits of Lewis, Tolkien's rival. But now he is […]

Poverty awareness comes to front burner at GCU

GCU students have heard about hunger and poverty, and some have experienced it. An event on campus on Thursday is about to bring them face-to-face […]