GCU News

Passion, preparation push doctoral grad to state award

Amy Uchacz wanted to successfully defend her dissertation with the intent to help educators and show support for principals. Uchacz succeeded with distinction, as she […]

The story behind a donation to GCU that is more than its parts

It doesn’t look like much, a big engine sitting just outside Nathan Cooper’s office in Building 66 on Grand Canyon University’s 27th Avenue campus. But […]

GCU students address Arizona's food deserts

Four Grand Canyon University students took their capstone project to the next level by trying to meet the nutritional needs of Phoenix communities. For many […]

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 […]

Mission trip to Nicaragua becomes artform for GCU students

Experiencing a Mission trip to Nicaragua last year left such an indelible impression on Angelica Marmolejo that she elected to go again this spring - […]

Faculty friends lead fast-growing group on how to spread friendliness

Perhaps it’s no surprise that the co-hosts of an online character workshop have become best friends – they talk about ways to be nice, after […]

Campus agency designed for students' success

EDITOR'S Note: This story was originally published in the April issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins around campus or digitally. Chris Murphy saw […]

Mission accomplished: Canyon Ventures director honored for impacting students

For the last six years, Robert Vera has embarked on "a personal mission to be significant in the lives of others." That commitment was reciprocated […]

Summer projects big and small to improve GCU's campus

Photos by Ralph Freso Numerous projects are underway this summer on the continually expanding 300-acre Grand Canyon University campus. Leading the list are two big […]