Canyon Ventures

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 […]

Canyon Angels due diligence team spreads research wings

Canyon Angels due diligence teams do more than examine finances of startup companies. At Wednesday's pitch event, the student team that won a $1,000 prize […]

Students find purpose by catering food to churches

A church pickleball tournament gave GCU students Troy Edwards and Rye Samson an idea that has come full circle. Edwards and Samson have taken their […]

Grad student's activewear can't be contained

In a market dominated by the likes of Lululemon, Grand Canyon University graduate student Maria Sartin isn't afraid of competition. Sartin's Uncontainable company featuring women's […]

GCU places five on AZ Inno Under 25 list

Grand Canyon University continues to make a strong presence in the Valley with its entrepreneurship and innovation. That was illustrated by the fact that five […]

Noggin Boss takes star-sized bite out of Big Apple visit

What do six-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Tom Brady and Grand Canyon University have in common? A connection with Noggin Boss. Brady sported a cap […]

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 […]

GCU provides springboard for Peoria entrepreneurs

GCU's Entrepreneur Training Program is making an impact in the city of Peoria, which held its first Demo Day event featuring local entrepreneurs. Alexis Szewczyk, […]

Mission accomplished: Canyon Ventures director honored for impacting students

For the last six years, Robert Vera has embarked on "a personal mission to be significant in the lives of others." That commitment was reciprocated […]