College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Hearing loss doesn't stop single mom of 11 on journey of compassion

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow / Livestream Heather Porter started to think something was wrong when she was studying for her bachelor’s degree, homeschooling […]

Counseling faculty from across nation travel to campus for conference

First-year ground and online faculty didn't need to go far for assistance. A group of GCU graduate counseling faculty members traveled across the country for […]

Projects delve into homelessness, stress, threat assessments and more

Grand Canyon University students shared their year-end projects on Thursday during the big College of Humanities and Social Sciences senior showcase, so big it sprawled […]

Students talk housing affordability, student debt with Sen. Ruben Gallego

Deborah Costea never imagined she would be moderating a topical discussion between a U.S. senator and a panel of college students fully engaged in current […]

LOPES Academy gave her confidence, now alum is giving back with parties

Photos by Ralph Freso Maggie Noren wore a white dress, and her hair was nicely curled. It was a big day, and she had specific […]

Students experience challenges of prison release during simulation

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow The inmate profile and $250 issued to students was fictional, but the experience of what it’s like to get […]

GCU students put their passion into politics at statehouse

It can be tough working in government and politics with the polarization and rancor around it these days. But Kady Binsbacher sees it as a […]

Police negotiator quells crisis with grad student's counseling wisdom

Photos by Ralph Freso Enzo Ortiz was called to an all-too-familiar scene in his job as a crisis intervention detective and negotiator for the Phoenix Police […]

Counseling faculty shares expertise at national counselor education conference

A team of Grand Canyon University counseling department faculty and a GCU doctoral student in counselor education and supervision presented at the 2025 Association for […]