Outreach

They didn't have a home to call their own, now they have one 365 days a year

Photos by Ralph Freso Jason Lewis moved 28 times. He was hauled to many states by heroin-addicted parents, then “bounced around to foster homes, shelters, […]

LOPES Academy participant is more than mainstream, he's a standout Havoc

Last year, Evan McKee was helping lead the student section at a basketball game, similar to his role as Havocs president at Midnight Madness earlier […]

Chapel speaker: Hearing is believing when it comes to missionary work

The foundation for mission trips was rooted in the Bible with God imploring those to spread his message despite some challenging conditions. And Dr. Jeff […]

Students look up to a future with Fostering Futures Scholarship

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Ray Gilmore didn’t have it easy growing up in Tucson. He said his parents weren’t interested, and his grandmother, […]

LOPES Academy alums: 'I love my job'

Photos by Ralph Freso Charlie Paparone said it’s his first real job. “I love my job. I like doing all the tasks. I like the […]

Lerner and Rowe backpack distribution finds home on GCU campus

Story by Eric Jay Toll With the 2025-26 school year fast approaching, Grand Canyon University is partnering with Lerner and Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit […]

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 […]

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 […]

From high school graduation to making the world's computer chips

Photos by Ralph Freso On Monday, Chris Perez became the first high school graduate in his family but warned his excited parents, eager to celebrate, […]