GCU Magazine
August 2024
Plugging into AI
Fifteen years ago, GCU set a goal of becoming a leader in online education. Now, as the university celebrates its 75th anniversary, its leaders want to do the same in the realm of artificial intelligence. Colleges across campus are busy delving into AI, from launching GCU-created chatbots to developing AI resource centers and putting policies in place about ethical use.
Born to ride
It’s no secret that GCU students love their skateboards, and with many of the campus’ new living spaces rising on the east side of campus, skateboards, scooters, e-bikes and other micromobility devices have become students’ chosen modes of transportation to get to class efficiently.
Golden anniversary
When Ethington Theatre was dedicated in 1974, the arts space was used for everything from band rehearsals to choir performances and even faculty meetings. Fifty years later, it’s the venue for the College of Arts and Media’s theatre and dance performances and has paved the way for countless students’ professional ca
Cherished memories
When College of Theology professor Anna Faith Smith and former Athletic Director Keith Baker were invited to speak to incoming freshmen at the university’s original home in Prescott, Arizona, it sparked a flood of memories about their days here as students at GCU in the 1980s.
Year of the Lopes
GCU Athletics didn’t just turn in their homework in 2023-24, they turned in a masterpiece. From men’s basketball winning its first NCAA Division I tournament game to a program-record 13 conference championships, the Lopes were next level.