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Summit builds good character in schools to combat a divisive culture

Photos by Ralph Freso As a summit of hopeful educators convened Friday at Grand Canyon University, they had no idea what the weekend’s national news […]

Thailand trip spreads entrepreneurship program's brand

Canyon Ventures Founding Director Robert Vera was eager to travel to Thailand to spread GCU's entrepreneurship brand and meet as many entrepreneurs as possible. Vera […]

Student Affairs employees have their own Olympics, and it's an underdog story

It isn’t the Paris Olympics but close. Student Affairs Summer Olympics hurled toward a hot stretch run of the 12-week games with Wednesday’s dodgeball contest. […]

Incoming freshmen explore the heart of GCU at first Herd Camp

Welcome Programs hosted 64 incoming freshman students for GCU's first Herd Camp. For three days, prospective students participated in fun activities and informative sessions that […]

Athletic training program exercises focus to excel on national exam

Roll out a new version of a rigorous national exam, watch the cookie start to crumble. It’s what happened on last year’s Board of Certification […]

My LopeLife: Missionary work inspired alum on his journey to medical school

EDITOR'S NOTE: My LopeLife is a feature in which GCU students, staff and alumni share enlightening experiences. To be considered for My LopeLife, please email […]

Student carries the lessons of war deployments to online study

Justin Walsh was twice deployed to Afghanistan with the U.S. Army. When he got back to the U.S., he wanted to help people like the […]

Young Athena program empowers GCU, high school students

When Athena Valley of the Sun members wanted to start a leadership and self-discovery program for college-age women, they turned to their Grand Canyon University […]

Grad faces beauty standards in Canyon Journal of Undergraduate Research

“Words matter, and words have impact,” said Grand Canyon University graduate Lauren Baker, whose research manuscript discussing her identity as a Filipina woman is one […]