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Recent News About Grand Canyon University
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GCU expands global footprint through participation in Bangkok entrepreneurship summit
Robert Vera and his son Matthew recently visited Blue Elephant Thailand Tours, where a worker sported a GCU Noggin Boss hat. The oversized hats, produced at GCU's Canyon Ventures, have garnered attention at events like the NFL games and are set to appear at the Olympics. These hats fascinated attendees at the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers' New Frontiers Bangkok Summit in June.
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Student Affairs hosts spirited Summer Olympics event
Spiritual Life’s Cavan Jones battled Campus Recreation’s Malik Touzani for a ball during the Student Affairs Summer Olympics dodgeball competition at the Lopes Performance Center. Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow
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Incoming freshmen explore Grand Canyon University's culture at Herd Camp
Grand Canyon University’s campus came to life this week in the middle of a hot and quiet summer, when 64 incoming freshmen swarmed its grounds for the first Herd Camp.
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Grand Canyon University sees improved results on rigorous national certification exam
Olivia Bauer, a former student athletic trainer with the Phoenix Rising Football Club during her time at Grand Canyon University (GCU), attributes her success on the national certification exam to the university's athletic training faculty. The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer exam (BOC) saw a national first-time pass rate drop from 74.1% in 2022 to 68.7% in 2023 after a new version was introduced.
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Missionary work inspires alum's journey through medical school
After Brian Durbin heard about a physician at a ministry conference who spent two years at an underserved hospital in Nepal, he knew what he wanted to do with his life.
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Veteran applies war experiences towards academic success
Justin Walsh used his war experience to propel him to help others as a physical therapy assistant. EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the April issue of GCU Magazine.
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Young Athena expands leadership training from GCU students to high schoolers
High school students in the Young Athena program met for one of their summer sessions. When Athena Valley of the Sun members wanted to start a leadership and self-discovery program for college-age women, they turned to their Grand Canyon University partner, the Honors College, to turn those plans into action.
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Graduate publishes two manuscripts addressing beauty standards
Lauren Baker has published two manuscripts in the Canyon Journal of Undergraduate Research. “Words matter, and words have impact,” said Grand Canyon University graduate Lauren Baker, whose research manuscript discussing her identity as a Filipina woman is one of 10 scholarly papers included in the newly published edition of the Canyon Journal of Undergraduate Research.
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Sports business alum reflects on career progression with Las Vegas Raiders
Andrew Hudgins relishes his new title in stadium operations for the Las Vegas Raiders. Hudgins wisely heeded the advice of a planner before Super Bowl LVIII in February.
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Electrician apprentice encourages more women into trades
Solei Donahue completed Grand Canyon University's (GCU) Pre-Apprenticeship for Electricians pathway last year and is now working in the field, encouraging other women to join. She began her career with Corbins, an electrical contractor in Phoenix, starting her first day at 6 a.m. “I didn’t want to be late,” she said. “To be on time is to be late.”
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Grand Canyon University launches new scholarship program Canyon Rising
Director of K12 Outreach Jenn Mitchell and her team are rolling out Grand Canyon University's (GCU) new scholarship program, Canyon Rising, in the fall. The initiative is an evolution of the Students Inspiring Students (SIS) program, which began in response to challenges faced by Alhambra High School.
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Former MLB pitcher transitions from sports to faith-based filmmaking
Shawn Boskie was inducted into the GCU Hall of Fame in 2024. Photos by Ralph Freso.
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GCU cadets complete rigorous Air Assault Course
Ethan Doest, Matthew Krauss, and Louis Odom completed the 11-day Air Assault Course at the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center in Fort Moore, Georgia. Despite the physical and mental challenges posed by the Georgia humidity, Krauss found strength to join his Grand Canyon University classmates in finishing the demanding course.
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Grand Canyon University theatre department renovates costume shop during summer break
The Grand Canyon University theatre department is utilizing the summer break to undertake significant renovations, focusing initially on the costume shop. Costume Shop Manager Cindi Calhoun emphasized the importance of creating a functional and inviting environment for students. "We get to play, build and make stuff, so we want to create a fun environment," said Calhoun. "This is our fine arts lab."
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Varkey brothers excel academically after home schooling
The Varkey brothers, Philip, Thomas, and John, were academic standouts during their time at Grand Canyon University (GCU). Thomas is now a neurologist, while Philip and John, who earned electrical engineering degrees, are pursuing doctoral programs.
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Grand Canyon University expands study abroad options for students
Junior business management major Adia Hopkins studied in Florence, Italy, for the 2024 spring semester. Courses such as Florentine Neighborhood Walks, Art and Community, Food, Drinks, City were among the academic offerings available through Grand Canyon University's (GCU) study abroad program. This initiative provides students with opportunities to travel internationally for a semester or summer break while taking classes that count toward their degree.
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Big Time Jerseys partners with Grand Canyon University to expand operations
Big Time Jerseys co-owners Patsy Elmer, center, and daughter Christine Elmer Collins, left, along with GCU student worker Sarah LeDrew display their products. When Patsy Elmer wanted to buy her grandson a Cardinals Noggin Boss hat for Christmas, she contacted company founder Gabe Cooper.
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Family embarks on master’s program together at Grand Canyon University
Miki Moffitt, along with her daughters Sheala Moffitt and Natasha Agate from Farmington, New Mexico, recently participated in a white coat ceremony at Grand Canyon University (GCU). The event marked their progression in the family nurse practitioner program. During the ceremony, students were cloaked in white coats and received a special pin on their lapel before reciting an oath of empathy and integrity.
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GCU hosts GenCyber Teacher Camp to boost cybersecurity education
K12 teachers engaged in a network-building exercise at the GCU GenCyber Teacher Camp on Tuesday, assembling a puzzle that represented a photograph being reassembled before arriving as a text message. The activity aimed to illustrate data transmission processes.
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Urban farming conference highlights educational potential beyond crop cultivation
Chandler Traditional Academy teacher RyLee Williams and Ethos Academy teacher Silvia Vega joined junior environmental sciences major Elijah Hawkins in gathering water samples during the Urban Farming Education Conference. Photos by Ralph Freso.