Canyon Challenge

Noggin Boss offspring wins entrepreneurial contest

Noggin Boss co-founder Gabe Cooper might not need to go far to resolve his problem of what to do with excess foam from his oversized […]

Student workers energize Canyon Ventures

Summer usually represents a time for the GCU campus to regroup and prepare for the upcoming school year. But there's plenty of foot traffic and […]

Student takes Canyon Challenge for a spin and wins

Caleb Manzari thought he made an expensive mistake three years ago when the vinyl album he bought didn't shine as brightly as he saw in […]

Canyon Challenge, spring 2026

Students competed for $6,500 in cash prizes at Friday's Canyon Challenge in Sunset Auditorium. Caleb Manzari, founder of Vinylessence, was named the Canyon Challenge winner. […]

Freshman locks in a Canyon Challenge win with Hair Haven

Less than a year ago, Kara Hairston planned to leave Scottsdale for a California college. But after visiting Canyon Ventures, Hairston became hooked on GCU's […]

Canyon Challenge, fall 2025

Students competed for $12,500 in cash prizes in Friday's Canyon Challenge at Sunset Auditorium. Kara Hairston, founder and CEO of Hair Haven, was named the […]

Student entrepreneur looks to 'Cash' in at Pop-Ups, Lope Shop

Cody Bagwell's entrepreneurial path climbed after winning the top prize at spring 2025 Canyon Challenge. Bagwell's Fob Mate product designed to help students was one […]

Student hoping to turn heads with hair treatment business finds a home at GCU

RaSean McMiller was ready to continue his studies and hair treatment business to Florida. But a detour to Grand Canyon University has proven to be […]

Two GCU startups display value in entrepreneurship showcase

The founders of Vox Company and Powder Pal have enhanced their respective businesses since gaining notoriety by winning entrepreneurial competitions at GCU. And they felt […]