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GCU celebrates new accelerated nursing site in Idaho

Photos by Tanielle Gilbert Grand Canyon University continues to address the national nursing shortage by ramping up its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, opening […]

Henry Vandyke Carter Club finds the pulse of anatomical art in exhibit

Members of Grand Canyon University's Henry Vandyke Carter Club recently displayed their anatomical artwork in the Technology Building. In "Exploring the Human Form," students showcased […]

Grand Canyon University wraps up 75th anniversary year with largest number of graduates in its history

(April 23, 2025) – Grand Canyon University will wrap up its 75th Anniversary school year with the largest number of graduates in its history. GCU […]

Engineering grad goes from potato guns to pickleball to Pearl Harbor

Pickleball player Vaughn Paape once made potato guns in his carpenter dad’s garages; in July, he’ll begin his first post-college job as a nuclear engineer […]

Students' creative growth a big draw at design showcase

Photos by Ralph Freso Stickers, fridge magnets, cup sleeves, tote bags and custom-made candy all stamped with students’ digital design branding could be found at […]

From Navajo Nation to GCU, commencement speaker knew 'God has more for me'

Caleb Tsosie felt defeated after leaving Jimmy Swaggart Bible College and returning to Navajo Nation, where he breaded chicken at a fast food restaurant. But […]

The visionary students behind TEDxGCU

GCU News student reporter Gabrielle Gonzales spoke to the students behind TEDxGCU, the biggest TEDx presentation in Arizona, about what it takes to put on […]

More motivation, more money excite workforce center's new crop of awardees

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow At age 24, Maxwell Yockus wasn’t motivated. He worked as a safety assistant at a school, but there was […]

GCU alumna, Arizona state representative speaks to students

Arizona state Rep. Quantá Crews, a graduate of Grand Canyon University, recently stopped by campus to speak to the social work students of Makisha Gunty, […]