5 questions with Aaron Koehne, Local Outreach manager EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published as the "5-on-5" feature in the April 2025 issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins on […] Published June 23, 2025
Real-time police center leverages technology to enhance campus safety EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was published originally in the April issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins around campus or digitally. Photos by Ralph Freso […] Published June 2, 2025
GCU, community coalition working to make neighborhood safer for students The next evolution of the university's safety initiative ramped up this year with the formation of the GCU-led 27Collab, a coalition of 80 nonprofit groups, […] Published June 2, 2025
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
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Senate Social USA July 2 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Senate Social USA Stop by the ASGCU table for some food, games, and to learn more about your student government. Event Details
2025-07-06 The Riverbed's Shark Week The Riverbed's Shark Week July 6 - July 13 The Riverbed's Shark Week Follow @theriverbed for more info! Event Details
2025-07-07 Summer Dance Intensive Summer Dance Intensive July 7 @ 9:30 a.m. - July 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Summer Dance Intensive Summer dance camp for ages 14-24 Event Details
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball Prospect Camp July 7 @ 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball Prospect Camp Register here. Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring Shark Week Watch Party July 7 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring Shark Week Watch Party Watch jaw-dropping shark content, while sipping on fun themed drinks, and a enter in a raffle for the chance to win some fun prizes. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring High School Camp with Women's Volleyball July 8 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring High School Camp with Women's Volleyball Register here. Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring Shark Week Watch Party July 8 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring Shark Week Watch Party Watch jaw-dropping shark content, while sipping on fun themed drinks, and a enter in a raffle for the chance to win some fun prizes. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring High School Camp with Women's Volleyball July 9 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring High School Camp with Women's Volleyball Register here. Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring Shark Week Watch Party July 9 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring Shark Week Watch Party Watch jaw-dropping shark content, while sipping on fun themed drinks, and a enter in a raffle for the chance to win some fun prizes. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring High School Camp with Women's Volleyball July 10 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring High School Camp with Women's Volleyball Register here. Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring Shark Week Watch Party July 10 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring Shark Week Watch Party Watch jaw-dropping shark content, while sipping on fun themed drinks, and a enter in a raffle for the chance to win some fun prizes. Event Details
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Women's Volleyball Lil Lopes Camp July 11 @ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Women's Volleyball Lil Lopes Camp Register here. Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring Shark Week Watch Party July 11 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring Shark Week Watch Party Watch jaw-dropping shark content, while sipping on fun themed drinks, and a enter in a raffle for the chance to win some fun prizes. Event Details
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Positional Camp July 12 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Positional Camp Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Positional Camp July 13 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Positional Camp Register here. Event Details
2025-07-14 Thunderground's MLB All Star Break Thunderground's MLB All Star Break July 14 @ 5 p.m. - July 15 @ 7 p.m. Thunderground's MLB All Star Break
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp July 14 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Fortnite Camp with Esports July 14 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Fortnite Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring MLB Homerun Derby July 14 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring MLB Homerun Derby In honor of MLB All-Star Week Thunderground is hosting the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game on the Big Screen! Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp July 15 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Fortnite Camp with Esports July 15 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Fortnite Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring MLB Homerun Derby July 15 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring MLB Homerun Derby In honor of MLB All-Star Week Thunderground is hosting the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game on the Big Screen! Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Fortnite Camp with Esports July 16 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Fortnite Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp July 16 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp Register here. Event Details
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. CAB's "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader" Trivia Night July 16 @ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. CAB's "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader" Trivia Night
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Fortnite Camp with Esports July 17 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Fortnite Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp July 17 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp Register here. Event Details
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Commuter Life's Pops & Pals July 17 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Commuter Life's Pops & Pals
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Fortnite Camp with Esports July 18 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Fortnite Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp July 18 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp July 19 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Rocket League Camp with Esports July 21 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Rocket League Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Multicultural's Dish it Out: Breakfast Edition July 23 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Multicultural's Dish it Out: Breakfast Edition
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports July 28 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details
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
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports July 29 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports July 30 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports July 31 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports August 1 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports Register here. Event Details