Visit by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon

By Ralph Freso

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited GCU for the first time on Thursday, with stops at the new Sheila and Mike Ingram Honors College, Lux Precision Manufacturing, GCU CityServe and Canyon Ventures.

GCU President Brian Mueller escorts U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (center) and U.S. Congressman Abe Hamadeh into Global Credit Union Arena during the education secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
GCU President Brian Mueller and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon applaud the Thundering Herd Pep Band’s welcome at Global Credit Union Arena during the education secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
The GCU Thundering Herd Pep Band performs the national anthem at Global Credit Union Arena during the visit of U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Oct. 22, 2026.
GCU President Brian Mueller and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon honor the national anthem, played by the Thundering Herd Pep Band, at Global Credit Union Arena during the education secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
Critical Mass performs for U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon at Global Credit Union Arena during her visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
GCU President Brian Mueller and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon applaud the performance of Critical Mass at Global Credit Union Arena during the education secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
GCU President Brian Mueller gives U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon a tour of the campus during her visit on Oct. 22, 2026.
GCU President Brian Mueller gives U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon a tour of the campus during her visit on Oct. 22, 2026.
GCU President Brian Mueller gives U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon a tour of the campus during her visit on Oct. 22, 2026.
Canyon Ventures Director Connor Vicary (left) gives U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Congressman Abe Hamadeh a tour of the student-produced products at Canyon Ventures on Oct. 22, 2026.
Director of Grand Canyon University CityServe Nathan Cooper (left) gives U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and guests a tour of the CityServe facility during the secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
Founder and CEO of Lux Manufacturing Weston Smith (right) gives U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon a tour of the Lux facility during the secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (center) tours the Lux manufacturing facility with university President Brian Mueller (left) and Lux Founder and CEO Weston Smith (right) during her visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
Founder and CEO of Lux Manufacturing Weston Smith (right) gives U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and university President Brian Mueller a tour of the shop floor during the secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
Founder and CEO of Lux Manufacturing Weston Smith (right) gives U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and university President Brian Mueller a tour of the shop floor during the secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and guests tour the operations in Building 66 alongside University President Brian Mueller during the secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
GCU President Brian Mueller and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon make their way to the new Ingram Honors College during her visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon arrives at the new Ingram Honors College during her visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
University President Brian Mueller and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon at the Ingram Honors College during her visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
University President Brian Mueller welcomes guests to the new Ingram Honors College during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and guests join students and college deans for a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College during the secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (center right) and guests join students and college deans for a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College during the secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
University President Brian Mueller and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon during her visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
Dr. Breanna Naegeli, Ingram Honors College dean, speaks at a round table luncheon at the college during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Oct. 22, 2026.
Ingram Honors College student Jordan Ward speaks at a round table luncheon at the college during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (left) and GCU Vice President of Government Affairs Dana Drew Shaw listen to students' testimonials at a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College during the secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
University President Brian Mueller hosts a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Oct. 22, 2026.
University Pastor and Dean of Students Dr. Tim Griffin talks about the university’s faith-driven education at a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (center), Congressman Abe Hamadeh and GCU Vice President of Government Affairs Dana Drew Shaw listen to students' testimonials at a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College during the secretary’s visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks at a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College during her visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks at a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College during her visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks at a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College during her visit to campus on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is greeted by Associated Students of GCU President Judah Floyd during a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College on Oct. 22, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (third from left) poses for a picture with Associated Students of GCU President Judah Floyd (center) and other students following a round table luncheon at the new Ingram Honors College on Oct. 22, 2026.

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August 2026

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