Outreach

Impact of students' faith felt in nearby churches

Churches all over the Valley have benefited from the presence of GCU students eager to practice their faith. The lead pastors at New City Church […]

This graduate is determined to keep on truckin'

Cassidy Alexander's people skills and tenacity earned her the opportunity to be the student speaker in the Friday afternoon ceremony of Spring Commencement. She likes […]

Graduate's mission, far and away: Calm the chaos

Chloe Childerston has experienced a lot more chaos than the average graduate. Maybe that's to be expected when your chosen field is to be a […]

Slideshow: Students Inspiring Students scholarships awarded

Photos by Ralph Freso GCU News Bureau Twenty-two students were surprised Tuesday with the news that they had earned Grand Canyon University's Students Inspiring Students […]

Scholarship winners, families react as dream unfolds

Gilberto Alvarez Jr. pushed his aunt in her wheelchair into the classroom, opened a congratulations letter and rolled right into a bright future. Alvarez won […]

Stress melts away to joy for SIS scholarship winners

When the surprise announcement comes, Megan Serafini says you can see the "stress melt away" from their faces. The SIS and External Scholarships Director at […]

GCU students, teacher help ex-inmates transition

Denise Krupp just wanted to help. The GCU counseling instructor knows of the struggles inmates have when they try to transition back to the free […]

Mentorship program serves hospitality students well

The new mentorship program for GCU hospitality students has done more than give them great training by seasoned professionals -- it has helped one launch […]

Panel of educators focuses on character, culture

Nancy Parra-Quinlan, the 2022 Arizona Teacher of the Year, and other panelists explored character education, lessons of the pandemic and advice for new teachers in […]