Homecoming 2023

Grand Canyon University's Homecoming Weekend was full of tradition as well as some new events to bridge the gap between different generations of alumni. The […]

Published February 27, 2023

Tailgate, Hall of Fame inductions highlight Homecoming

The pandemic may have altered the typical way Homecoming weekend is celebrated, but after three years Homecoming is back full-strength with new GCU alumni attractions […]

Published February 23, 2023

Advancement expansion creates new roles

Three years ago, Grand Canyon University’s Division of Advancement started on a trajectory of success with Dr. Kale Gober as its Vice President. As a […]

Published January 11, 2023

These graduates love GCU and can't leave it

They stayed to work at GCU, often right after walking the Commencement stage. Six alums shared the reasons they stayed, and for many it comes […]

Published August 19, 2022

Honors College Alumni Board connects, educates

Honors College Associate Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli and her team have created a third advisory board, the Alumni Board, to connect undergraduate students with the […]

Published February 4, 2022

Doubly special: Mother, daughter graduate together

Ever since Linda Jessie and her daughter Brittainy Shirley started their respective graduate programs at GCU, they knew they wanted to sit together at graduation. […]

Published October 5, 2021

Commencement to culminate her 16-year journey

When Desiree Ortiz put her education on hold 16 years ago, all she could think about was caring for her daughter, who was born with […]

Published September 20, 2021

Hall of Famers surprised by honor despite success

It's been a year like no other, and that notion is especially true in regards to this year's GCU Hall of Fame recipients. Rachel Winkler, […]

Published May 13, 2021

SpaceX dream comes true for Honors graduate

For some, it takes a life time for their wildest dreams to come true. For recent Honors college Graduate Quyen Phan, his dream of landing […]

Published May 11, 2021