GCU News

Canyon Challenge, spring 2026

Students competed for $6,500 in cash prizes at Friday's Canyon Challenge in Sunset Auditorium. Caleb Manzari, founder of Vinylessence, was named the Canyon Challenge winner. […]

Grand Canyon University celebrates 10 years of Canyon Worship music

(April 14, 2026) – The Grand Canyon University Worship Arts program is celebrating a major milestone with the release of its 10th album, Canyon Worship […]

TEDxGCU talks 10 years of enlightening presentations

Photos by Bozhidar Evtimov / Slideshow How do you eat an elephant? Devin Flanagan knows. The Grand Canyon University entrepreneurship and marketing student thought one […]

TEDxGCU celebrates 10 years

TEDxGCU, called "X: Renaissance," featured eight speakers on Friday at Global Credit Union Arena who covered topics that ranged from flamenco to the qualities that […]

'Beneath the Surface' dance concert

Students in GCU's College of Arts and Media dance program wrapped up the 2025-26 performance season with "Beneath the Surface," the spring 2026 dance concert. […]

Students talk housing affordability, student debt with Sen. Ruben Gallego

Deborah Costea never imagined she would be moderating a topical discussion between a U.S. senator and a panel of college students fully engaged in current […]

LOPES Academy gave her confidence, now alum is giving back with parties

Photos by Ralph Freso Maggie Noren wore a white dress, and her hair was nicely curled. It was a big day, and she had specific […]

Lopes Ninja Nation

Students are in the midst of studies for finals and, after hours at a laptop in the library, were invited by the Canyon Activities Board […]

Supercomputer, smart pillow shine at Engineering, Technology Capstone event

Photos by Ralph Freso Computers are great and all, but a supercomputer? That’s university gold, particularly when it comes to research. It’s what Ben Walters’ […]