Resident Life

Volunteers' passion powers GCU Welcome Week

From student leaders to parents and staff, hundreds give their time to make move-in feel like coming home Somewhere in the swirl of high-fives and […]

We jumped on the social media trend to celebrate 2016

Social media went nostalgic this year, with influencers and the not-so-influential posting their favorite memories from 2016. GCU Magazine thought it would do the same, […]

Cutting classes for first day of GCU Move-In pays off for parent

Welcome Week at Grand Canyon University can take precedence over some of the most important annual events, such as the first day of school. Teacher/coach […]

It takes a village to create a home suite home

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was published originally in the April issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins around campus or digitally. Photos by […]

Students feed those experiencing homelessness with breakfast, positive vibes

More than 700 homeless people were treated to breakfast and a special treat Monday as part of GCU's Week of Service that included 31 student […]

Campus celebrates 75 years with surprise at move-in

It’s a Welcome Week of connection. It’s why student clubs are heavily featured this week, including four events and the big Club and Community Fair […]

Freshman enjoys spirit of move-in during university's milestone 75th year

Welcome Week officially started Monday at 6 a.m., with the Thundering Heard, the Spirit Squad and a large group of volunteers helping freshmen move into […]

New apartments provide refreshing routine for RAs

Resident assistants at new Copper and Santa Cruz apartments welcome the opportunity to provide the same help to students as they received as freshmen at […]

GCU extends support to students affected by Maui fires

Grand Canyon University is rallying to provide aid and emotional support to students affected by the Maui fires that destroyed the Lahaina community.