College of Education

Grad brings teaching gifts home to Navajo Nation

Falonna Ashley never thought she could become a teacher. Growing up in rural Wide Ruins, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation, she never thought she was […]

Slideshow: Spring Commencement, Friday morning ceremony

Photos by Rick D'Elia GCU News Bureau The Friday morning ceremony in Spring Commencement at Grand Canyon University awarded bachelor's degrees to traditional students. Here's […]

GCU's ‘11 ceremonies of joy' start making memories

The first Commencement ceremony rekindled the joyful tradition of handing out diploma sleeves to graduates as they walk across the GCU Arena stage. Just because […]

Slideshow: Spring Commencement, Thursday evening ceremony

Photos by Ralph Freso GCU News Bureau Spring Commencement at Grand Canyon University kicked off Thursday night with the ceremony for traditional graduates of the […]

COE leaders share value of teachers, books, friends

College of Education Dean Dr. Meredith Critchfield likes to tell teachers in training a story, one that can serve them well as they graduate and […]

GCU helps stem teaching, nursing shortages

Teachers have a lot on their plate. They're challenged not just by teaching Shakespeare and algebra, but by students' behavioral problems, their social-emotional concerns and […]

Teacher takes alternative pathway to her dream

Maria Vinch had been a social worker and an office worker, but the kind of work she really wanted was to teach children. In August, […]

Honors Research Symposium highlights diversity

For the first time, the presentations at Monday's Learning Community and Research Symposium were from five different colleges. Each one highlighted students' heart for service […]

Pins signify students' pledge to inspire as teachers

GCU News Bureau The pins are a symbol and an important reminder. As each soon-to-be graduate of the College of Education pushed them into their […]