Press Releases

GCU earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

(Jan. 12, 2026) – Grand Canyon University has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on […]

Grand Canyon University extends tuition freeze for 18th consecutive year

(Jan. 7, 2026) – At a time when students and families are facing rising tuition and questions about the long-term value of a college degree, […]

Department of Education officially recognizes nonprofit status of GCU

(Dec. 15, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has formally recognized Grand Canyon University’s status as a nonprofit institution of higher education, marking […]

Grand Canyon University receives $9.9 million Lilly Endowment grant to launch Flourishing Pastor Network

Phoenix, AZ (December 10, 2025) – Grand Canyon University has received a grant of $9.9 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish the Flourishing Pastor […]

Kern Family Foundation awards $10.7 million to Grand Canyon University to advance character education

Phoenix, AZ (November 19, 2025) – Grand Canyon University has received a five-year $10.7 million grant from the Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family […]

Grand Canyon University Esports marks new era with Mountain West entry

PHOENIX (Sept. 8, 2025) – Grand Canyon University Esports is joining the Mountain West Conference for the 2025-26 competitive season, marking a new era of […]

GCU projects record enrollment of 133,000 students for 2025-26 academic year

PHOENIX (Aug. 25, 2025) – Grand Canyon University’s reputation as a national Christian university continues to expand, with another record-breaking enrollment year projected for 2025-26. […]

FTC lawsuit vs. Grand Canyon dismissed against all parties

Decision fully exonerates GCU after years of politically motivated lawfareby Biden Administration officials against country's largest Christian university (Aug. 15, 2025) — The Federal Trade […]

IRS reaffirms GCU's 501(c)(3) status, further refuting lawfare aimed at university

(May 20, 2025) – The Internal Revenue Service informed Grand Canyon University that it has reaffirmed its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as an Arizona nonprofit institution […]