College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Highlights from Friday’s graduation of nearly 900 students in four of GCU’s colleges: Arts and Sciences, Theology, Doctoral Studies and Business.

GCU’s inaugural speech and debate team won its division at a prestigious national competition for Christian universities, besting teams from Pepperdine University, Azusa Pacific Universities and Seattle Pacific Universities, among others.

Samantha Murphy, who redefined “student-athlete” at the University on the basketball court and in the classroom, and six others were honored at Ethington Theatre on campus.

Dr. James Helfers, a longtime fan of author J.R.R. Tolkien, wasn’t sold right away on the merits of Lewis, Tolkien’s rival. But now he is a Lewis scholar and part of the Arizona C.S. Lewis Society.

GCU students have heard about hunger and poverty, and some have experienced it. An event on campus on Thursday is about to bring them face-to-face with these critical global issues.

GCU’s College of Arts and Sciences, and particularly Assistant Dean Sherman Elliott, has no qualms about leaning on the nursing major for assistance.

Professors began promoting the night sessions to students during classes, dubbing the free tutoring “Pi It Forward.” Sessions are held Monday through Wednesday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. in CAS and Fleming classrooms.

A Grand Canyon University biology professor, Dr. Galyna Kufryk, dedicates her research to the study of how hydrogen-producing microorganisms called cyanobacteria could help develop new renewable energy options.

Dozens of Grand Canyon University justice studies students are working as security guards at Arizona Cardinals home games as they prepare for futures in law enforcement.