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GCU’s nursing students continued their successful run on a daunting national licensure examination despite the barriers that COVID presented. The University’s prelicensure nursing students ended the year strong, achieving an impressive 96.17% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the test all nursing students must pass before being able to practice as a registered nurse. Much of that academic success can be attributed to the nursing faculty and the changes they made to wrap their arms around their students.

Kayla Hartson says a good way to start off the year is with a strength-based workout, so grab a set of dumbbells and focus on a healthy you this year.

Make this your first goal for the new year: Don’t make New Year’s resolutions that are too out of reach. Strive for something achievable, says Connie Colbert, like drinking more water and cooking more meals at home.

The clock striking midnight on New Year’s Eve is not going to have a magical effect of transforming everything “back to normal.” But we can pause, reflect and regroup as we continue coping to the best of our abilities

With pecan pies, fudge and cookies aplenty, it’s the time of year to indulge. But much of the party food we eat around the holidays can have a serious impact on our gut health and leave us more susceptible to illness. Connie Colbert gives a few tips on how to improve your gut health.

“Graduating during a pandemic! We all have something to be thankful for!” said Araceli Wills, who was among the University’s 2020 graduates, in a social media post. See what else students and their families had to say on social media.

GCU’s Technology faculty plugged into the fall with two virtual events. The first, “Hacking a Cybersecurity Career Path,” was part of the Provost Speaker Series and connected students with chief information security officers from PetSmart, Choice Hotels International, CSAA Insurance Group and WebPT. Also, Rob Loy, Director of Non-Degree Technology Programs, and Associate Professor Glenda Dilts presented “Teaching an Agile Mindset” at the recent Agile Arizona conference, speaking about the work GCU has done to embed Agile tools and concepts into its programs.

Conflict is unavoidable and does not necessarily have to be a wedge in a relationship. It can be an opportunity for improving connection, as well as addressing needs in the relationship. One way is by using the 5:1 ratio. That is, for every one negative interaction experienced in a relationship, there should be at least five positive interactions to keep the relationship positive, healthy and stable.

GCU News Bureau Arizona’s voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election has been extended to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Tens of thousands of college students in Arizona have not yet registered to vote, according to nonpartisan nonprofit Public Citizen. Students can check if they are already registered to vote, and that they’re voting at the same school or home location where they’re registered, by visiting the Arizona Voter Information Portal. Students who are not registered can do so online. It takes an average of 2 minutes to register. They then can decide whether to vote in person or by mail. Early voting will be offered at least on weekdays from Wednesday through Oct. 30. Look up where to vote here. To vote by mail, request a ballot no later than Oct. 23. Mail or drop off the ballot at a designated drop-box location so it’s received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. It is recommended to drop off, rather than mail in, ballots if it’s 10 days or less before the election. Find drop-box locations by visiting the county recorder’s website. Students voting in person on Nov. 3 can find their poll location here. Another resource for college students is […]

What: Fourth annual Kevin McClean Research Colloquium                     Date: February 25, 2021 Presented by: Eta Chi Chapter, Delta Mu Delta, International Honor Society in Business; Colangelo College of Business; Grand Canyon University We are pleased to announce a call for papers for the fourth annual Kevin McClean Research Colloquium (KMRC). Students, staff, faculty and alumni of Grand Canyon University are invited to submit an abstract of their current or proposed research for consideration to present at the KMRC. Requirements and Deadlines: Notification of Intent to Present Due: October 2, 2020 Submit your notification of intent to present using this form.   Submissions of Abstracts Due: November 2, 2020 Abstracts should be no more than 300 words Abstracts should Clearly state the problem/question to be answered by the research. Concepts used should be theoretically There should be an explicit hypothesis/research question/proposition. Proposed or actual research methods. Contributions to theory/practice should be stated. For completed research, note any limitations in the study. Include a title page with your name, title and college. If you have questions, please reach out to Tracey Lauterborn at [email protected]   Notification of Acceptance for Presentation Sent on or before December 18, 2020   Presenter Head-Shots and a Brief Bio Due: January 15, 2021 No […]