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How GCU has embraced the most vulnerable populations

When the community looks for a partner to help serve vulnerable populations, GCU has stepped up. The University has wrapped its arms around such groups […]

Journey to doctoral degrees takes baby steps – and a lot of support

Studying for a doctoral degree is time consuming and challenging. But four GCU students shared the challenge of being in residency while either pregnant or […]

The long, long walk to a degree pays off for Kenya native

She read homework by a flame’s light and sold donuts to get through school in Kenya and used that same determination to get her bachelor’s […]

Sociology graduate paves a new way after a difficult upbringing

After battling homelessness, addiction and gang affiliation for years, Tanya Alegria never thought it would be possible for her life to turn around. Now she […]

Exhibiting sheer grit, museum CEO earns doctoral degree

By day, Dr. Chevy Humphey is the CEO of Chicago’s colossus Museum of Science and Industry, where she dreamed of working ever since her first […]

Spring 2024 Commencement (online/cohort): Wednesday afternoon

Students and doctoral learners from six GCU colleges celebrated their academic achievements at Wednesday afternoon's Commencement ceremony for online and cohort students. They were from […]

Commencement speaker shares a sober 3 Cs of a good life

Josh Danaher runs marathons, does jiujitsu and helps build college departments. But along the way he discovered his thirst for success could never be quenched. […]

Master's graduate earns A in perseverance

Lauren Martinez wasn't sure if this was the right time to pursue a master's degree, especially with a full-time teaching job and three children to […]

Critical Mass hits a high note at Commencement

Photos by Ralph Freso Caps soar, confetti rains down from the ceiling, cheers spill into Grand Canyon University's Global Credit Union Arena, and Critical Mass […]