Grand Canyon University

She couldn't afford to go to commencement, until a rich surprise unfolded

Tami Spain faced limits from life’s trials and her own uncertainties, but after 12 years of effort could call herself a college graduate. It would […]

New music program fine-tunes College of Arts and Media

Photos by Ralph Freso Sophomore Shae Dale spent her childhood watching her mom perform in bands. She fell in love with music and wanted to […]

Doctoral candidate honored for helping victims of crime

Donterio Smith's efforts toward helping victims of crimes in Georgia has made an impact. Smith, who is pursuing his doctorate at GCU, earned the 2025 […]

GCU roommates make room for military service

They're 3 of the university's 17 newly commissioned Army officers Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow / Livestream Corinne Marceau and her team made it […]

Mom and daughter navigate all of life together, even graduation

It was just the two of them for more than 20 years in a San Diego rental home – "two peas in a pod," as […]

Pool business prospering thanks to Canyon Ventures, GCU alumna

Connections can make all the difference in the business world. For ClearFlow, a Canadian-based water treatment company, it was a connection with GCU's Canyon Ventures […]

Teacher of the Year leaped into classroom with help of GCU initiative

When students would stream by her in the Santa Maria Middle School library, Lory Banuelos would tell them, in her bright-as-day way, “Have a beautiful […]

Alum rides high on ebike company success, triples his GCU scholarships

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Levi Conlow earned two degrees at Grand Canyon University, so he knows a bit about how to put on […]

Master's graduate turns rough childhood into a bright future

Photos by Rick D'Elia / Slideshow With a childhood stained by abuse and alcoholism, LaTonya Glover began her life's journey on a rocky path. So […]