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Staff, volunteers revel in Commencement revelry

The success of the 11 Spring Commencement ceremonies wouldn't have been possible without the behind-the-scenes work by the Event Services team and the dedicated volunteers […]

Coma to Commencement: Grad's miraculous journey

Stefany Caicedo was in a coma for 49 days after a car accident in 2012. She had to learn everything again, from talking to walking. […]

Speaker is constant in praise for online program

The impressive lineup of student speakers this week included a solid talk Wednesday morning by Breana Lee, who praised the way GCU handled the pandemic […]

It takes an extra push to earn an online degree

One graduate responded to discussion posts while she was in labor. Another had to take a leave of absence during Hurricane Harvey but pushed through. […]

Former basketball star to grads: 'Let your light shine'

Rehema Stephens could have rested on her laurels after an outstanding career as a basketball player, both as a scoring leader for UCLA and later […]

Grad brings teaching gifts home to Navajo Nation

Falonna Ashley never thought she could become a teacher. Growing up in rural Wide Ruins, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation, she never thought she was […]

Commencement speaker wows crowd with fervor

Dr. Keziah Tinkle-Williams' Commencement speech at the first of seven ceremonies for online learners Monday morning was powerful. She shared with the audience her struggles […]

Doctoral graduates triumphed despite trying times

Drs. Alyson Bell and Johnny Fielder are just two examples of overcoming adversity and emerging victorious despite the hardships they endured along the way to […]

Loss of sister, autism diagnosis didn't stop this grad

When Bianca Peña started a job at a nonprofit, she knew to move forward in her career she needed an advanced degree. So she started […]