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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 […]

Grad earns his cybersecurity master's degree while living in his car

By Eric Jay Toll/Special to GCU NewsPhotos by Rick D'Elia / Wednesday morning slideshow / Wednesday morning livestream When Dennis Owusu won the Green Card […]

To graduate from Uganda, GCU feels like a dream come true

Thursday morning commencement slideshow / Thursday morning commencement livestream As she walked the campus in Phoenix, marveling at its size, the heat, her own life […]

Doctoral graduate earns green light on traffic stop study

As a law enforcement liaison for the Texas Municipal Association, Katie Alexander wanted to help alleviate the tension between law enforcement officers and drivers during […]

Solid mechanics of dissertation earns engineer 1st Dissertation of Year award

Being surrounded by interns and part-time employees wondering about their futures as aspiring female and minority engineers caught the attention of Felicia Guerrero Green. As […]

Sharing a few snippets from commencement

GCU's spring 2025 traditional commencement ceremonies provided entertainment, a salute to a special program, a familiar voice, an appreciative parent and a farewell memento.

Spring 2025 Commencement (traditional), Friday afternoon

Students from the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions celebrated the completion of their degree programs at the Friday afternoon GCU 2025 Spring Commencement […]

Off they go, full of good life advice

Photos by Ralph Freso Grand Canyon University decided to feature student speakers for commencement a few years ago, and it’s typically a five-minute treatise that […]

Theatre graduate, awarded for her prop designs, stages a lasting impact at GCU

Photos by Ralph Freso / Thursday morning slideshow / Thursday morning livestream Award-winning prop designer and former Disney College Program intern Reese Tate had one […]