The first students to complete Grand Canyon University's Next Level Lopes program received their certificates of completion at a celebration Monday in the College of Engineering and Technology. The initative teaches students workplace development skills, such as polishing their resumes, communication skills, interview techniques and how to give and receive feedback. Story
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College of Engineering and Technology Assistant Dean Dr. Rob Loy speaks during the Next Level Lopes cohort celebration on Feb. 2, 2026. -

College of Engineering and Technology Assistant Dean Dr. Rob Loy speaks to students who have completed the Next Level Lopes cohort program on Feb. 2, 2026. -

Students of the Next Level Lopes program look on during the Fall 2025 Cohort Celebration at the College of Engineering on Feb. 2, 2026. -

University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb addresses students who have completed the Next Level Lopes program during the Fall 2025 Cohort Celebration at the College of Engineering on Feb. 2, 2026. -

Career Services' Marquis Scott gives the motivational message during the Next Level Lopes cohort celebration on Feb. 2, 2026. -

Andrew Escamilla, who completed the Next Level Lopes program, speaks during the Fall 2025 Cohort Celebration at the College of Engineering on Feb. 2, 2026. -

Ethan Santhuff, who completed the Next Level Lopes program, speaks during the Fall 2025 Cohort Celebration at the College of Engineering on Feb. 2, 2026. -

Nathan Cottrell, Director of Engineering at KAEKO, speaks as an industry guest during the Next Level Lopes Fall 2025 Cohort Celebration at the College of Engineering on Feb. 2, 2026. -

The College of Engineering and Technology’s Dr. Rob Loy speaks to students during the Next Level Lopes cohort celebration on Feb. 2, 2026. -

Gena Goolsby of tagLeaders applauds the accomplishments of the students during the Next Level Lopes Fall 2025 Cohort Celebration at the College of Engineering on Feb. 2, 2026. -

Program participant Zachary Scheer is congratulated as he receives his certificate of completion during the Next Level Lopes Fall 2025 Cohort Celebration at the College of Engineering on Feb. 2, 2026. -

Program participant De’Andre Mangrum is congratulated as he receives his certificate of completion during the Next Level Lopes Fall 2025 Cohort Celebration at the College of Engineering on Feb. 2, 2026. -

Faculty, industry guests and students at the Next Level Lopes Fall 2025 Cohort Celebration at the College of Engineering on Feb. 2, 2026.
