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Colangelo College of Business fostering partnerships with fellow GCU colleges

GCU's stature as an innovative institution isn't generated solely from the Colangelo College of Business. In fact, the CCOB has opened its doors to other […]

Through war memoir, alumna who served in Afghanistan nurses others

It took 15 years, but Christine Collins was ready to tell her story in hopes of recognized those who sacrificed their lives in Afghanistan and […]

Big Time Jerseys sews up success at Canyon Ventures

There are GCU/Canyon Ventures connections everywhere. When Big Time Jerseys owner Patsy "Godmother" Elmer went directly to Noggin Boss co-owner Gabe Cooper at Canyon Ventures. […]

Campus jobs are working to help students kick off their careers

Photos by Ralph Freso EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the April issue of GCU Magazine. Brooke Swanson recalled traveling from Fargo, North Dakota, […]

Noggin Boss throws its hat into the Olympic ring

First, it was Shark Tank. Then it was an NFL licensing contract. Now, Noggin Boss has gone international. The oversized hat company, co-founded by former […]

Campus internships a diamond in the rough for GCU upperclassmen

The task of finding full-time employment can be ominous for college seniors. But 15 upperclassmen have the chance to enhance their chances by applying for […]

How Canyon Ventures helped an app load up through the downs

It was a rough start for a startup business. Ozzi, a travel safety app, launched in March, 2020, right when the pandemic hit. But after […]

2 fun dudes, 2 chewy cookies, 1 cup of love

Two young men selling cookies on campus out of a refurbished camper may sound unusual. But students Hunter Breshears and Michael Blum are selling way […]

Engineering a strong entrepreneurial spirit

It’s not unusual to find engineering and technology students starting their own businesses right alongside business students. Their colleges have created a rich entrepreneurial environment […]