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GCU Salutes Local Teachers at Graduation
Front (from left): Melissa Vorbeck, Cathy Clayton, Julie Gale, Michele Queen, Nathania Vanderham, Leticia Cazares, Melissa Lillie and Catherine Bolognini. Back: Mylynda Koener and Becky Giesler. In...
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GCU’s Class of 2010 Forged Connections
At Grand Canyon University’s commencement, it’s not uncommon for classmates to see each other for the first time but to celebrate as if they’ve known each other for years. Bonds form quickly online...
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2011 Graduates: Share Your Purpose
Has attending GCU helped you to find your purpose or otherwise enhanced an aspect of your life? Tell us about your journey in a five-minute speech to be delivered at graduation. Dr. Cheri St. Arnauld,...
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GCU’s Class of 2011 Shares Stadium Stage
Story by Doug Carroll Photos by Zane Ewton Communications Staff Grand Canyon University gave a rousing sendoff Friday afternoon to the Class of 2011 and to Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, in the final...
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Graduation a Serious Day for a Funny Guy
By Anissa Rowe Although senior psychology major Tim Jones graduated on Friday, he won’t be leaving Grand Canyon University just yet. Jones, a campus finance counselor known for his carefree manner and...
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Commencement Day 3: Afternoon session
Photos by Darryl Webb GCU News Bureau More smiles, cheers and proclamations of congratulations were on display during the afternoon session of the final day of spring commencement at Grand Canyon...
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Commencement Day 2: Morning session
Photos by Takashi Sato Special for the GCU News Bureau Saturday morning’s full-house graduation of online students at Grand Canyon University was a heart-warming, triumphant event. And in a morning...
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Passion for children motivates teaching graduates
By Laurie Merrill GCU News Bureau Whether it’s a sense of delight over the light in a child’s eyes, a fascination with science or a commitment to helping youngsters learn to read, College of Education...
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Grads bring Students Inspiring Students full circle
Story by Ashlee Larrison Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau After three years and hundreds of hours served in the Learning Lounge, the moment finally came Thursday afternoon for Yenni Sanchez...
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Mother-son duo graduates side-by-side
Melodee Breazeale received her master’s degree right beside her son Patrick Jr. on Friday morning. (Photo by David Kadlubowski) By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Watching a loved one graduate with...
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Children inspired stay-at-home mom to get degree
By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau When most people think of a role model they think of a mentor, in most cases someone older who has helped you grow into the person you are today. But for Chalise...
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Still going strong at 76 … 55 years between degrees
By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Stephen Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University in 1964. Now, 55 years later at the age of 76, he again had the opportunity to walk across...
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Autism in family inspired her to get master’s degree
Story and photos by Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Life has a funny way of leading us to where we are meant to be, even if it’s not what we had initially picked for ourselves. For Ember Freitas,...
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Dance graduates glide into the professional world
Aubrianna Stough, who graduated from GCU in December, is teaching dance. By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau Breaking into the professional world can be hard in any profession, and that transition can...
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Retiring Dave Smith read grads’ names — and a lot of numbers
By Mike Kilen GCU News Bureau One of the voices of Grand Canyon University commencement is retiring. Dave Smith, whose last day at GCU is Monday, Aug. 5, after almost exactly 10 years as Director of...
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Kirk Cameron delivers powerful message to grads
Keynote speaker Kirk Cameron shakes hands with the graduates as they approach the stage. Story by Ashlee Larrison Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau It was part of God’s mission for Kirk...
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Theatre graduates enjoy one final trip across stage
By Ashlee Larrison GCU News Bureau The final Grand Canyon University curtain call came for Brandon Brown, Christian Bradford and Tyler Sorrels as they completed their last walk across a GCU stage – the...
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Grad finished dissertation amid Afghan bombings
Dr. Stephen Lagerberg (right) and his wife, Tiffany, went through some trying times as he finished his doctoral dissertation in Afghanistan to reach this graduation day at GCU. Mike Kilen GCU News...
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Commencement speaker takes leap of faith
Student speaker Abbigale Burdett details her faith-filled testimony at Friday afternoon's Winter Commencement. Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow / Video Student speaker Abbigale Burdett knows what...
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International student graduate finds home at GCU
GCU cybersecurity major Tijana Zlaticanin, who has worked as a model in various countries, traveled from her home country of Montenegro to pursue her education at GCU. Photos by Ralph Freso /...
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