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Recent News About Grand Canyon University
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Grand Canyon University alumni earn multiple prestigious educator awards
Principal Nathan Tedjeske, a Grand Canyon University (GCU) alumnus, recently won the Milken Educator Award at Cody High School in Wyoming. This national honor is often referred to as the “Oscars of Teaching.”
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GCU faculty lead discussions on artificial intelligence at HLC conference
Rick Holbeck, executive director of online instruction, and Dr. Breanna Naegeli, dean of the Honors College at Grand Canyon University (GCU), presented at the recent Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Annual Conference in Chicago. When first-time attendee Holbeck entered the room where he was scheduled to speak, he was taken aback by its size.
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GCU CityServe partners with local organizations for community food distribution event
Volunteers on Monday loaded boxes of food, toiletries, and women’s hygiene products into vehicles during the Resource Rally distribution event sponsored by GCU CityServe, Feed the Children, and The Reborn Church.
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Former police officer finds new calling as special education teacher
Keisha Ritchie addressed her fellow graduates during the May 3 Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena. She delivered the commencement speech, urging her peers to “go forth and make history,” before joining the celebrating crowd on the Quad lawn.
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GCU commissions new officers continuing family military traditions
Taliyah Calloway received her first salute as an officer from her father, Carl Calloway, during the Grand Canyon University (GCU) Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony. The ceremony saw seventeen Army and three Air Force cadets receive their lieutenant bars.
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GCU students shine in national business competitions
Grand Canyon University (GCU) students Parker Boynton and Alfredo Ramirez recently achieved noteworthy successes in two business competitions. Boynton, a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in entrepreneurship, along with his classmates, demonstrated their negotiation skills despite their limited experience.
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GCU athletic trainer's book "Beyond the Game" inspires athletes globally
For athletes of all ages and levels, each day might vary from repeatedly hitting the snooze button to engaging in an intense workout. However, Grand Canyon University athletic trainer Chris Elliott has posed a different approach: what if each day began with an athlete's devotional, featuring lessons learned from their trials and tribulations?
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GCU alum finds purpose working with child abuse prevention nonprofit
Paityn Reece, a recent graduate of Grand Canyon University (GCU), has found her calling in Childhelp, one of GCU’s newest community partners. As an eighth grader in Montana, Reece wrote an essay about a charity that supports victims of child abuse, a topic she was unfortunately familiar with. Her compelling essay won her grade's competition and led to a donation to Childhelp.
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Kenyan native overcomes adversity to earn nursing degree from Grand Canyon University
Jacqueline Nyakoe, a native of Kenya, arrived at the Grand Canyon University campus two hours before her graduation ceremony. Accompanied by her family, all dressed in "GCU" attire, she took a moment to explain to her children Ryan, 13, and Tahillah, 10, the significance of this milestone.
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Overcoming adversity: Sociology graduate's journey from homelessness to academic success
Tanya Alegria, a recent graduate from Grand Canyon University, overcame a challenging past marked by homelessness and substance abuse to achieve her academic goals. Her life story was punctuated by the mantra, “Let your life preach louder than your lips,” as she received her degree at the Spring Commencement ceremony.
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Josh Danaher shares personal journey during GCU Commencement address
Josh Danaher, a former communications professor at Grand Canyon University (GCU), delivered an impactful Commencement address to online and cohort graduates. In his speech, he shared the story of his personal struggles with addiction and how he overcame them through curiosity, connection, and commitment.
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Museum CEO earns doctoral degree after nine-year journey
Dr. Chevy Humphrey, president and CEO of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, recently celebrated earning her doctoral degree at Grand Canyon University's Commencement. As the head of one of the most prominent science museums in the country, Humphrey is known for her passion for exhibits such as the "Blue Paradox" and "007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond."
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Critical Mass brings musical tradition to Grand Canyon University's Commencement ceremonies
Critical Mass, the College of Arts and Media choral group at Grand Canyon University, has become a traditional fixture at every Commencement ceremony. The group performs the national anthem during these ceremonies and also offers a 30-minute opening set as attendees gather.
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Master's graduate overcomes adversity to earn degree at GCU
Lauren Martinez, a kindergarten teacher from Greeley, Colorado, has proven her resilience in the face of adversity. Last spring, she lost her father to a heart attack and discovered that she and her husband were expecting their fourth child. Despite these challenges, and while managing her responsibilities as a teacher, sports coach for her children, mentor to a student teacher, leadership teaching position holder, and board member of her school's parent group, Martinez remained steadfast in her pursuit of an online master's degree at Grand Canyon University (GCU).
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Navy vet, cancer survivor sharpens her 'bloodhound's sense' for tech at GCU
Grand Canyon University (GCU) saw a remarkable achievement during its recent Commencement ceremony as Mercedes Rangel, a Navy veteran and cancer survivor, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Information Technology with an emphasis on cybersecurity.Rangel's passion for technology was evident from a young age, as she recalled watching her mother, who was proficient in computers, tinker with technology. She shared, "I would watch her break down computers and bring them back up and mess with floppy disks and all that stuff. It was pretty cool to see that." Her early...
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Nursing Graduate Honors Late Mother and Overcomes Tragedy to Make a Difference
A Nursing graduate, Candace Mabry, expressed her heartfelt belief that her late mother would be proud of her achievements, stating, "I know she sees me and is proud of me." Graduating from Global Credit Union Arena, Mabry reflected on her journey, emphasizing, "But for me, it’s the start of the rest of my life and what I was dreaming of since I was a little girl."Despite facing immense personal loss at a young age, Mabry found solace in her faith and perseverance, striving to follow in her mother's footsteps as a nurse. Recalling her mother's profession in intensive care,...
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First Barnabas Pastoral Program grads ready to make a difference
In a significant milestone for the Grand Canyon University College of Theology's Barnabas Pastoral Program, four students have become the first graduates of the program, paving the way for future success and impact in the field of ministry.Becky Probst, one of the graduates, expressed the group's sentiment by stating, "We call ourselves the ‘Trailblazers’ because it's this fun, exciting thing where we get to be the first to graduate and the first to say, ‘Hey, this program is a success. This program is changing lives.' And it started with just four."Alex Stambaugh,...
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Goldwater Institute’s Setyon on GCU $37 million fine: ‘We are awaiting a response of pleading from the Department of Education’
In a recent statement to NW Valley Times, Joe Setyon, Senior Communications Manager for the Goldwater Institute, raised concerns over the federal government's purported targeting of Grand Canyon University (GCU).
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Design students showcase creativity and innovation in final projects
Graphic designer Niki Wehner's advertising artwork was on display at the College of Arts and Media Senior Design Showcase held at Grand Canyon University's Quad on Tuesday. Among the attendees was senior graphic design major Agape Haile, who proudly presented his projects, emphasizing, “You get what you put in.”Dean Dr. Craig Detweiler described the event as a "community-wide celebration" that brought together students, parents, faculty, and potential employers. He highlighted the positive impact of the showcase, stating, “There is a circle of goodness created.”Web...
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Students Showcase Natural Sciences Projects at GCU Capstone Event
Students at Grand Canyon University recently showcased their innovative projects in the field of natural sciences at the Biological and Environmental Sciences Capstone Showcase. Elisabeth Bruce and her team presented their project focusing on analyzing sites where wild horses congregate along the lower Salt and Gila rivers. Bruce explained, "We were trying to locate where they would congregate along the rivers."The goal of the project was to assist the Bureau of Land Management in managing the wild horse population in Arizona, where a lack of natural predators has led to...