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Onetime aspiring golfer makes the cut as Commencement speaker

Connor Vicary's dream of golfing at Grand Canyon University ended quickly, and he faced a life-threatening situation prior to his senior year. But Vicary's ability […]

Listening to mom pays off for Canyon Challenge winner

Lucas Patten helped a classmate with his coffee business, and he gained notoriety producing and selling pizza at Marketplace events. But Patten seized center stage […]

Alums show Dreamers road to success

Melisa Garcia said she was once told by a teacher that should should drop out of high school. Since then, Garcia has earned two degrees […]

Classmates' kick sparks entrepreneurship major's coffee venture

Entrepreneur major Caleb Graffam was reluctant to sell coffee drinks as at Marketplace as part of a class assignment. But encouragement from classmates convinced Graffam, […]

Campus internships a diamond in the rough for GCU upperclassmen

The task of finding full-time employment can be ominous for college seniors. But 15 upperclassmen have the chance to enhance their chances by applying for […]

Jack's Detail Garage wins first Demo Day award

Jack's Detail Garage received a $5,000 award in the first Demo Day event held that featured nine GCU startup companies showcasing their products.

IDEA Club's Marketplace mounts momentum for Canyon Challenge

The IDEA Club sold nearly $30,000 at its first Marketplace, and club officials believe they could reach $100,000 in sales in two more Marketplace events […]

Student's shaved ice business a cool way to help pay for college

GCU Business Management major Hannah Torrez is using part of her proceeds from on-campus sales of her Shave Ice business toward helping those affected by […]

Engineering a strong entrepreneurial spirit

It’s not unusual to find engineering and technology students starting their own businesses right alongside business students. Their colleges have created a rich entrepreneurial environment […]