Press Releases

GCU to confer largest graduating class in 70-year history

Grand Canyon University will bestow 24,197 degrees for its traditional-aged and working adult students during spring 2019 commencement ceremonies April 25-27.

GCU gains accreditation from Association of Theological Schools

PHOENIX (March 6, 2019) – Grand Canyon Theological Seminary at Grand Canyon University has received full accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools. The ATS […]

GCU debuts new Colangelo College of Business

PHOENIX (Jan. 9, 2019) – One of the largest business schools in the country now has a new home on Grand Canyon University’s burgeoning campus. […]

GCU freezes tuition for 11th consecutive year

Grand Canyon University, which completed its transition back to a nonprofit status earlier this year, announced today it is extending the tuition freeze on its […]

Why GCU skips U.S. News & World Report rankings

Grand Canyon University continues to be asked why it does not participate in the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, which came out this […]

GCU Worship Arts students release third album

(Sept. 10, 2018) – The Grand Canyon University Worship Arts program has released its third album – Canyon Worship 2018 – with 10 original songs […]

GCU campus surpasses 20,000 in enrollment

PHOENIX (Aug. 20, 2018) -- Grand Canyon University will surpass 20,000 in enrollment on its Phoenix campus when classes begin Aug. 27, while both its […]

Three community leaders join GCU Board of Trustees

Grand Canyon University has three new members on its Board of Trustees: Peggy Chase, President and CEO of Terros Health; Dr. Lupita Ley Hightower, Superintendent […]

GCU grad rates hit 58% for traditional students, 65% online

The four-year graduation rate for traditional students at Grand Canyon University has climbed to 58 percent for the 2014 cohort, while the graduation rate for […]