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Grad's diploma surprises family to the nth degree
January 06, 2021, 5 Comments
SIS scholarships provide hope to more families
January 07, 2021, 2 Comments
GCU community was beacon of light in dark year
December 30, 2020, 1 Comments
#Askingforafriend: Finding meaning in 2020's struggles
December 30, 2020, 1 Comments
Faculty Focus: Dr. Mark Olmos
January 03, 2021, 1 Comments

Grad's diploma surprises family to the nth degree
When Mike Loven's daughter, Taleigh, decided to attend GCU four years ago, he was so impressed by the University he was inspired to finally go after his bachelor's degree -- but decided to do so without telling his wife and children. For more than four years, Loven attended online classes and did his homework in secret. Last week, he gave them a surprise they'll never forget -- his GCU diploma.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Theodus Luckett III
Dr. Theodus Luckett III, Senior Doctoral Adjunct in the College of Doctoral Studies, is devoted to improving music education -- he is the Director of Fine Arts for his school district. He also is partnering on a study of diversity issues with the goal of providing "researchers, practitioners and leaders with meaningful knowledge to not only encourage diversity, but to also be intentional in the implementation of diversity initiatives in the workplace."
Let God do the heavy lifting, Moore tells Chapel
Chad Moore never lacks for creative analogies, and Monday morning at Chapel was no different. The Lead Pastor of Sun Valley Community Church brought his 11-year-old son Jackson onstage and carried him to show how light our burdens can be if we just let Jesus handle them. “When we give our lives to Jesus, here’s what happens: God carries us,” Moore said.
Edgeston named director of counseling programs
She was raised in Kenya, watching her missionary parents not only spread the Gospel but also help with the mental health issues of the population. That inspired Dr. Anna Edgeston to pursue a career in mental health care, and her passion became clear. After 18 months at GCU, she was named Program Director for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences' counseling programs, a growing area in a time of crisis.
GCU cooks up homey Thanksgiving for students
It's not home but GCU campus is the next best thing for the holidays. Administrators and students are using their creative spirit to celebrate with campus events and food while staying safe and avoiding travel over Thanksgiving. They are gathering for a "Friendsgiving" or taking part in GCU Dining's fabulous meal, or even offering their own recipes from home, such as student Nate Lowery's winning caramel apple salad.