Press Releases

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 […]

U.S. Department of Education rescinds record fine, with prejudice, against GCU

ED states unequivocally that there are no findings against GCU (May 16, 2025) – The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has rescinded a $37.7 million […]

Grand Canyon University wraps up 75th anniversary year with largest number of graduates in its history

(April 23, 2025) – Grand Canyon University will wrap up its 75th Anniversary school year with the largest number of graduates in its history. GCU […]

Grand Canyon University honors leaders with fifth annual Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards

(Feb. 25, 2025) – Grand Canyon University honored four devoted leaders who embody the ideal for which Jerry Colangelo is best known – servant leadership […]

Not your traditional university fundraising campaign: GCU raising funds to support community revitalization efforts

Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 20, 2025) – Grand Canyon University is launching its first major fundraising campaign since reverting to its historical nonprofit status in 2018, […]

Grand Canyon University teams up with Christian film big hitters for new theatrical movie

PHOENIX (Feb. 18, 2025) – Grand Canyon University (GCU) is proud to partner with Pinnacle Peak Pictures, Canyon Productions, Great American Pure Flix and multi-award-winning […]

Neighborhood coalition making strides to improve safety along 27th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 11, 2025) – A coalition of schools, churches, businesses and residents along 27th Avenue has come together with the city of Phoenix […]

Grand Canyon University receives substantial gift from T.W. Lewis Foundation to support new student success center

Phoenix, AZ (November 12, 2024) – Grand Canyon University has received a five-year, $2 million grant from the T.W. Lewis Foundation to establish the T.W. […]

Ninth Circuit rules 3-0 in Grand Canyon University's favor over nonprofit decision

(Nov. 8, 2024) – Today, in a significant win for Grand Canyon University, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in a […]