GCU News

Online graduate dedicates achievement to late family members

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow / Livestream From an early age, Elena Alicea knew she wanted to spend her life helping children and families. […]

Spring 2026 commencement (online and cohort), Wednesday morning

GCU Spring 2026 Commencement for online and cohort students continued April 29, 2026. It was the second of seven ceremonies for nontraditional students and celebrated […]

Grad's accident prompts change to help others

Collin Buford underwent 18 surgeries after a life-threatening auto accident. While rehabbing, Buford heard the same questions from patients recovering from similar injuries. That caused […]

Spring 2026 commencement (online and cohort), Tuesday

GCU Spring 2026 Commencement for online and cohort students kicked off April 28, 2026. It was the first of seven ceremonies for nontraditional students and […]

Numbers add up for new CCCE senior lead

Dr. Paul Gibbs has worked with data for two large student bodies. That experience blended well with his background in understanding and fortifying character formation […]

Lope Appreciation Awards

University leadership recognized faculty and staff for their achievements in 2025-26 at the Lope Appreciation ceremony on Monday at Global Credit Union Arena. The Provost […]

Spring commencement (traditional), Friday morning ceremony

Students in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences were honored during Grand Canyon University's Friday morning commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.

Spring commencement (traditional), Friday afternoon ceremony

Students in the College of Arts and Media, College of Education and College of Theology were honored during Grand Canyon University's Friday afternoon commencement ceremony […]

History graduate finds a second home in Ethington Theatre

Photos by Ralph Freso When Ben Sparling came to Grand Canyon University, he thought he had left his theatre days behind him in high school. […]