GCU News

Cutting classes for first day of GCU Move-In pays off for parent

Welcome Week at Grand Canyon University can take precedence over some of the most important annual events, such as the first day of school. Teacher/coach […]

Welcome Crew training covers logistics, hydration – and flashing a big smile

Photos by Ralph Freso Grand Canyon University Welcome Crew magic doesn’t just happen. It takes planning. Coordination. Contact numbers. And maps. Lots of maps. More […]

GCU projects record enrollment of 133,000 students for 2025-26 academic year

PHOENIX (Aug. 25, 2025) – Grand Canyon University’s reputation as a national Christian university continues to expand, with another record-breaking enrollment year projected for 2025-26. […]

After 13 deployments and Kyiv evacuations, GCU student sets sights on nursing

Seth Barta vividly remembers his launch into adulthood and the moment he left home to join the United States Air Force: “The minute I joined, […]

GCU Dining, Welcome Week 2025

Kindness of unsung hero Woody Mason celebrated with award

Photos by Ralph Freso Woody Mason used to give his students a five-minute “dance break” from the rigors of study. He used to send emails […]

The unexpected stories from two students’ summer mission trip

The doctor said the fast-growing cancerous tumor in her chest is why she had trouble breathing. Lexi Svoboda had just started to get involved at […]

GCU’s greatest currency is how it builds an economy by building community

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article originally appeared in the August issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins around campus or digitally here. When Grand […]

Lopes recognized by Rocky Mountain Emmy Foundation

Artists dream of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Tony or Oscar. It is the culmination of years of hard work. A group of Grand Canyon University […]