College of Humanities and Social Sciences

COVID-19 can’t rain on this doctoral grad’s parade

Dr. Eric Peterson refused to let the postponed Commencement ceremony dampen his enthusiasm about earning a doctoral degree. But what stands out about his story […]

These GCU parents have a special view of graduation

Children often have a lot in common with their parents, but Sydney Teerink and Tori Triguero now have one more thing in common with their […]

Mother-son duo graduates side-by-side

Melodee Breazeale and her son Patrick Jr. doubled their enjoyment of commence -- they were side-by-side Friday morning as they both received their Master of […]

Q&A: Dr. Timothy Larkin, volunteer award winner

Seven years of teaching and facilitating Bible Study for residents of Phoenix Rescue Mission earned GCU sociology professor Dr. Timothy Larkin the Outstanding Teaching Award […]

God's plan was swift, successful for Rachel Robinson

God’s plan was set on warp speed for Rachel Robinson, which is why she accepted her diploma at Friday afternoon’s winter commencement just 2 1/2 […]

Grad found her 'voice for her generation' at GCU

With a 3.9 grade point average, two internships and short stories and poems published in four literary journals, Cymelle Edwards is an exceptional member of […]

Día de los Muertos joyfully celebrated

For Latino Student Union president Leonardo Quintero, the Día de los Muertos celebrations on campus are all about presenting Latino culture to GCU students and […]

Adding a minor to degree plan has major implications

Increasingly, students at Grand Canyon University are adding minors. These extra concentrated courses give students deeper knowledge in a branch of their major, an increased […]

Why new master's degrees are a win-win

The new master's degrees in teaching content programs at GCU meet educators' needs, enabling high school teachers to keep their jobs teaching dual enrollment and […]