LOPES Academy moms share how GCU changed their sons' – and families' – lives Editor’s note: My LopeLife is a feature in which GCU community members share their stories, like Serena Lowery and Mary Jane Mooney (below), mothers of […] Published March 31, 2025
$1.5 million pledged to Five-Point Plan at 75th anniversary Amethyst Gala Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Supporters at Grand Canyon University’s Amethyst Gala on Friday pledged approximately $1.5 million to benefit the university’s ambitious Five-Point […] Published February 24, 2025
Neighborhood alliance, bolstered by GCU, unveils safety initiatives along 27th Ave. The 27th Avenue corridor once infested by prostitution and crime has been gradually transformed into an area of hope and prosperity. GCU President Brian Mueller […] Published February 12, 2025
Alumni-owned small businesses bring treats to the GCU neighborhood EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the November issue of GCU Magazine Photos by Ralph Freso Hunter Breshears rolls baseball-sized dough on any given […] Published December 4, 2024
Goodwill coats the community at Lopes Go Local Nearly 200 students volunteer for Habitat for Humanity event Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Sydney Philo knows it’s easy to lose yourself among the […] Published November 4, 2024
GCU provost honored with Best of the West leadership award Dr. Randy Gibb received the Inspiration in Leadership Award at the Best of the West awards dinner Oct. 24, 2024. Published October 25, 2024
Decadelong GCU, Back-to-School partnership cut from the right cloth Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow As a class of schoolchildren from Tempe’s Arredondo Elementary School exited Grand Canyon University’s Global Credit Union Arena, Robert […] Published July 16, 2024
Childhelp assistant, GCU alum's difficult experiences empower her to do good Paityn Reece’s life came full circle when she arrived at GCU. Her freshman year, she applied for a job at Childhelp, not realizing her connection […] Published May 8, 2024
How GCU has embraced the most vulnerable populations When the community looks for a partner to help serve vulnerable populations, GCU has stepped up. The University has wrapped its arms around such groups […] Published April 30, 2024
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Canyon Undergraduate Research Conference March 31 @ 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Canyon Undergraduate Research Conference
3:30 p.m. Recurring Spiritual Formation Workshops March 31 @ 3:30 p.m. Recurring Spiritual Formation Workshops
7:30 p.m. Thursday Night Live April 3 @ 7:30 p.m. Thursday Night Live A "Saturday Night Live"-inspired variety, talent, skit show. Event Details
2025-04-04 International Christian STEM competition International Christian STEM competition April 4 - April 5 International Christian STEM competition K-12 students from Christian schools around the country compete in various STEM events. Event Details
9 a.m. TW Lewis Speaker Series April 7 @ 9 a.m. TW Lewis Speaker Series John Mullen and Dean Wilson of the Turner Foundation. Event Details
3:30 p.m. Recurring Spiritual Formation Workshops April 7 @ 3:30 p.m. Recurring Spiritual Formation Workshops
10 a.m. College of Engineering and Technology capstone showcase April 9 @ 10 a.m. College of Engineering and Technology capstone showcase
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pasifika Fest April 9 @ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pasifika Fest This celebration showcases Pacific Islander culture with performances, food and more. Presented by the Multicultural Office. Event Details
7 p.m. Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem & Mårten Jansson Requiem Novum concert April 10 @ 7 p.m. Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem & Mårten Jansson Requiem Novum concert
7:30 p.m. Recurring Spring Faculty Dance Concert April 11 @ 7:30 p.m. Recurring Spring Faculty Dance Concert
7:30 p.m. Recurring Spring Faculty Dance Concert April 12 @ 7:30 p.m. Recurring Spring Faculty Dance Concert
2 p.m. Recurring Spring Faculty Dance Concert April 13 @ 2 p.m. Recurring Spring Faculty Dance Concert
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Speaker Quanta Crews April 16 @ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Speaker Quanta Crews Crews, a GCU alumna and Arizona state representative, will speak to students. Event Details
2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Watch a Movie and Talk About It April 21 @ 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Watch a Movie and Talk About It Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol Event Details
2025-04-23 Spring 2025 Commencement Spring 2025 Commencement April 23 - April 25 Spring 2025 Commencement Times are 10 a.m. and 4 .m. April 23, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 24, and 4 p.m. April 25 Event Details
2025-04-25 Face-to-face instruction ends Face-to-face instruction ends April 25 Face-to-face instruction ends
2025-04-29 Commencement for online, cohort students Commencement for online, cohort students April 29 - May 2 Commencement for online, cohort students Times: 4 p.m. April 29 and 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 30 and May 1-2 Event Details