Former Arizona coach Pennell gets D-II job Apr 10, 2009
Russ Pennell to take coaching job at Division II Grand Canyon University - ESPN ... Grand Canyon University hires Pennell ... Russ Pennell, who led to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament as an interim coach, will take over the men's basketball program at Division II Grand Canyon University. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Grand Canyon U. hires ex-Arizona coach Pennell Apr 10, 2009
PHOENIX (AP) -Former Arizona coach Russ Pennell has been hired as the men's basketball coach at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix ... Grand Canyon University announced Pennell's hiring on Thursday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Russ Pennell gets head job at Grand Canyon Apr 9, 2009
The Wildcats' interim head coach of 2008-09 has been hired as the head coach of Grand Canyon University, a Division-II college in Phoenix. After guiding the Wildcats to a 21-14 record and Sweet 16 appearance in 2008-09, Pennell was offered a multi-year contract with what sources say is a substantial financial package to lead Grand Canyon, which finished with a 13-14 record last season. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pennell to be hired at Grand Canyon Apr 9, 2009
Russ Pennell, who took over as interim coach after Lute Olson's sudden retirement, will become the new men's basketball coach at Grand Canyon University, Athletic Director Keith Baker confirmed. Pennell has agreed in principle to a long-term deal to replace Dan Nichols, according to sources. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Lady Buffs Finish Seventh at Grand Canyon Invitational Apr 8, 2009
- The West Texas A&M women's golf team placed seventh at the Grand Canyon Women's Invitational, hosted by Grand Canyon University on April 6-7 at the Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, Ariz. The Lady Buffs shot two-day scores of 316-316=632 in placing seventh on the par 72-6,025-yard course to finish two strokes behind sixth-place St. Martin's (314-316=630). (Gobuffsgo.com)
Vikings move up one spot, place eighth at GCU Invitational Apr 8, 2009
- Western Washington University moved up one spot to place eighth among 18 teams at the seventh annual Grand Canyon University Women's Golf Invitational which ended Tuesday at the Palm Valley Golf Course. Western, ranked No.19 in the latest Golf World/National Golf Coaches Association Top 25, shot 315, four strokes better than Monday's round, for a 36-hole total of 634. (Wwuvikings.com)
Competition for scholarships intensifies Apr 7, 2009
Grand Canyon University in Phoenix plans to grow its scholarship pool by 8 percent this year and is advertising the boost as an "education stimulus.". Even so, students are pressing harder to land private scholarships. (AZCentral)
Jun named GNAC Player of the Week Apr 7, 2009
Jun, a sophomore from Federal Way (graduate of Todd Beamer High School), shot 6-under par 210 to place 11th in the Grand Canyon University Thunderbird Invitational. Jun posted rounds of 71, 68 and 71. (Wwuvikings.com)
More of this story Apr 2, 2009
The Yellowjackets then hit the road for 12 days to Phoenix to play Grand Canyon University and the University of Mary of Bismarck, ND. MSUB won three out of four games against GCU and split a four game series with Mary. The Yellowjackets finished their non-conference schedule with a 6-10 record heading into the Great Northwest conference games. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Vikings move up one spot to place fifth at GCU Invitational Apr 1, 2009
Everett) tied for sixth in medalist play, helping the Vikings move up one spot to place fifth among 20 teams at the 24th annual Grand Canyon University Men's Golf Thunderbird Invitational which ended Tuesday at the Palm Valley Golf Course. The Vikings, ranked No.18 in the latest Golf World/Nike Golf/NCAA Division II Coaches' Poll, shot 287 for a 54-hole total of 9-under par 855, tying for fifth with host Grand Canyon (286). (Wwuvikings.com)
Western sixth, just eight strokes out of lead, after 36 holes at Grand Canyon Invitational Apr 1, 2009
Everett) is tied for third in medalist play, one stroke behind the co-leaders, and the Vikings are sixth among 20 teams, just eight strokes off the lead, after two rounds Monday at the 24th annual Grand Canyon University Men's Golf Thunderbird Invitational being held at the Palm Valley Golf Course. The Vikings, ranked No.18 in the latest Golf World/Nike Golf/NCAA Division II Coaches' Poll, shot a 1-over par 289 in the morning and a 9-under 279 in the afternoon for a 36-hole total of 8-under 568. (Wwuvikings.com)
InterAmerican College With Educacion Significativa, LLC Enters into Strategic Alliance Agreement Mar 21, 2009
Over the past decade, Clifford has been the quiet architect of six turnarounds at numerous urban and Christian institutions, including Chancellor University in Cleveland, OH () ; and Grand Canyon University (Nasdaq: ) in Phoenix, AZ (), among others. Clifford works closely with all regulatory agencies to constantly improve academic rigor with each of his investments. (PR Newswire)
Bowling Places 13th at Music City Classic Mar 17, 2009
Grand Canyon University was outpaced by Adelphi on the efforts of Merino (201) and Drake (177) on way to a 848-722 Panther victory. Adelphi finished the day 2-4 and were 3-9 after day two, their total pin fall kept the Panthers in 14th place. (Aupanthers.com)
Educated, skilled workers scramble for jobs Mar 15, 2009
Debra Roubik left her hectic institutional research job at Grand Canyon University last year to achieve a better work-life balance. The longtime economist and consultant assumed she'd find another position quickly, even in the recession. (AZCentral -- Business)
Independence softball looks to turn things around this year Mar 13, 2009
First-year coach Beth Enk, a volunteer coach at Grand Canyon University and coach at Cortez, said she hopes the team just sticks to what they are learning now ... Our center fielder, (captain) Sam Wyatt, is going to Grand Canyon University and will hold the team together. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Bruins Travel to CS Northridge and UC Santa Barbara This Week Mar 11, 2009
Last week at home the Bruins split a pair of matches against Grand Canyon University and UC Irvine. The Bruins swept GCU -- a first-year program -- and extended No.2 UCI to five games before falling 15-11 in the fifth. (Uclabruins.com)
Bruins Go East and Stop Streak Mar 5, 2009
The 11th-ranked UCLA men's volleyball team traveled about 50 feet east and ended its four-match skid Wednesday night with a convincing victory over collegiate volleyball startup Grand Canyon University in Pauley Pavilion. For the first time since Pauley Pavilion opened, the Bruins began the match on the east bench. (Uclabruins.com)
Bruins Host Grand Canyon and UC Irvine This Week Mar 4, 2009
4, the Bruins will host Grand Canyon University and on Fri. Mar. (Uclabruins.com)
Grand Canyon University Students Embark on Alternative Spring Break Mar 2, 2009
"Spring break alternatives are becoming a popular choice, as many students prefer to devote the week to service-oriented travel," said Elliott Lemenager, social media strategist at Grand Canyon University, a leading Phoenix-based private, intentionally Christian university ... Accompanying Lemenager on the nine-day mission trip will be two Grand Canyon University sophomore students - Karissa Kelsey and Alyssa Adams ... About Grand Canyon University. (PR Newswire)
Morning Tipoff Mar 1, 2009
College baseball: U-Mary vs. Grand Canyon University at Phoenix. THURSDAY. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
UCLA Travels to UC San Diego Saturday Feb 28, 2009
The Bruins will host consecutive home matches next week, entertaining Grand Canyon University on Mar. 4 and top-ranked UC Irvine on Mar. (Uclabruins.com)
Bulldogs Head Back To Arizona For Phoenix Classic Feb 27, 2009
All three players had solid opening-weekends in last week s Grand Canyon Classic played held at Grand Canyon University. Ortiz scored six runs, had three doubles, one triple and drove in five while Bolinger scored twice and finished the weekend with four RBI for the Zags. (Gozags.com)
Overtime, shootout decide fate of Lady Coyotes soccer Feb 21, 2009
Pinnacle was the No. 6 seed and scheduled to take on Centennial in the semifinal game played at Grand Canyon University last Wednesday. For nearly the entire first half, Pinnacle dominated possession over Centennial. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Mizzou Baseball Opens 2009 in Arizona Feb 20, 2009
The Tigers will join Nevada and Gonzaga in the three-day tournament hosted by Grand Canyon University. MU will face both Nevada and Gonzaga twice this weekend, opening against Nevada at 8 p.m. CT (7 p.m. MT) on Friday. (Mutigers.com)
Bulldogs Open 2009 Season At Grand Canyon Classic Feb 20, 2009
THIS WEEK: The Gonzaga University baseball team opens its 2009 season at the Grand Canyon Classic hosted by Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. this weekend. (Gozags.com)
Grand Canyon Education posts $1M net income Feb 20, 2009
The parent of Grand Canyon University, whose growth is being fueled by online degree programs rather than its traditional campus programs, reported enrollment of 24,636 at the end of the quarter, up 67 percent from 14,754 in December 2007. Ninety percent of this year's total were students enrolled in online programs. (AZCentral -- Business)
Apollo Group CEO has taken many education firms public Feb 8, 2009
He also worked on Grand Canyon University s initial public offering when he was managing director of Credit Suisse, then moved to. While in school, he played in a piano bar. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Western tied for third at Grand Canyon Spring Invitational Apr 1, 2008
- The Western Washington University men's golf team shot even par and is tied for third, 12 strokes off the lead, among 21 teams heading into Tuesday's final round at the Grand Canyon University Spring Invitational Tournament being held at the Palm Valley Golf Course. The Vikings, seventh nationally in the latest Golf World/NIKE/Golf Coaches Association of America NCAA Division II Top 25, posted rounds of 295 and 281 on Monday for a 36-hole total of 576. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western moves up four spots to place fifth at Grand Canyon tourney Mar 26, 2008
Marysville/Marysville-Pilchuck) fired a 1-under par 71 to tie for fifth in medalist play, helping the nationally ranked Vikings move up four places and finish fifth among 18 teams at the Grand Canyon University Women's Golf Invitational Tournament which ended Tuesday at the Palm Valley Golf Club. The Vikings, ranked No.18 in the latest Golf World/National Golf Coaches Association/NCAA Division II Coaches Top 25, shot a final-round 308 to finish with a 36-hole total of 628. (Wwuvikings.com)
New program in Rio Rico Mar 26, 2008
After high school, Olague plans to continue at Pima Community College or Grand Canyon University, she said. Her interest in medicine took shape at Rio Rico. (Nogales International, AZ)
Cowgirl Soccer Completes Coaching Staff Mar 26, 2008
Green has 16 years of playing experience including being ranked as high as second in the nation at Mesa Community College under Sanchez and at Grand Canyon University. In high school, Green was a team captain at Chandler High School and was a member of the Arizona All-State team and a first team all-region selection. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Ballard new MCC hoops coach Mar 25, 2008
Most recently, he assisted Grand Canyon University men's basketball coach Scott Mossman this past season. "I've always thought Mesa was a great job," said Ballard, who thanked former MCC coaching greats Tom Bennett and Royce Youree for their support through the years. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Western ninth after first-day play at Grand Canyon Invitational Mar 25, 2008
Bellevue/Skyline) shot a 6-over par 78 and the nationally ranked Vikings are ninth among 18 teams following first-day action Monday at the Grand Canyon University Women's Golf Invitational Tournament being played at the Palm Valley Golf Club. The second and final round is Tuesday. (Wwuvikings.com)
L A T E S T N E W S 3/24/08WSB: CUH Split Double Header Match Up With Grand Canyon University Mar 25, 2008
WSB: CUH Split Double Header Match Up With Grand Canyon University :: Carolyn Fisher and Brandi Sasaki Both Homer In Battle with Antelopes ... WSB: CUH Split Double Header Match Up With Grand Canyon University ... Phoenix, AZ- Chaminade had won eight games in a row prior to taking on Grand Canyon University today. (Goswords.com)
CUH WSB: CUH on a Role Winning Eight Games in a Row Mar 23, 2008
The team travels for the next week and will take on Grand Canyon University and also they will play in a softball tournament in Stanislaus, CA. The Silverswords next home game is on April 12th when they take on undefeated Hawaii Pacific University, first pitch is set for 12:00PM.. (Goswords.com)
Redmond becomes Sierra Vista's fire chief Mar 15, 2008
He earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Phoenix in 1999, and a master of science degree from Grand Canyon University in 2007. Redmond has been the deputy fire chief since 2002, and was the training officer/battalion chief from 1999 to 2002. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Building football program a work in progress for GCU Mar 6, 2008
Grand Canyon University is leaning toward pushing back the start of playing its first football season to 2010 after evaluating all that is involved in starting an NCAA Division II program. Athletic Director Keith Baker said it his recommendation to start in 2010, instead of 2009 as it was initially planned. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Western finishes fifth at St. Edward's Invitational Mar 5, 2008
Western next competes at the Grand Canyon University Invitational on March 24-25. (Wwuvikings.com)
Bencomo wins at Senior All-Stars Dual Mar 3, 2008
Their matchup was part of Sunday's 2008 Senior All-Stars Dual, which was sponsored by USA Arizona Wrestling, at Grand Canyon University and was premier match of 22 competed. In an ideal setup the state would have no more than two state titles per weight class instead of the six that it has now, which is laughed at nationally when there are less than 220 wrestling schools in the state. (AZCentral -- Sports)
MARKAZI: At 60, Sheila Johnson isn't your average student-athlete Feb 29, 2008
Courtesy of Grand Canyon University ... and Prudomme beginning to assemble his first team at Grand Canyon University, yet somehow Johnson's insistence on having Prudhomme as her instructor and his need to recruit the best tennis players in the area led them back to each other. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Wiser nursesCasa Grande Regional offers hospital staff easy-access bachelor's-degree program Feb 23, 2008
While the majority of CGRMC's nurses have an associate degree, the hospital has teamed up with Grand Canyon University to offer a bachelor of science in nursing degree program for its registered nurses ... Based in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University has an online and campus-based enrollment of more than 11,000 students ... Rona Curphy, chief nursing officer at CGRMC, says the hospital's recent partnership with Grand Canyon University in Phoenix will allow nurses to receive a bachelor's degree on... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Recruiting loss minimal with GCU in football picture Feb 15, 2008
The 15,000-student Division-II Grand Canyon University will host football beginning in 2009, and Glendale Community College football coach Mickey Bell is not too concerned about a big drop in recruits ... Some want their sons to go to a Division-II school and that s where the advantage of Grand Canyon University will come in, Bell said. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Softball Travels to Arizona for Kajikawa Classic Feb 14, 2008
A native of Phoenix, Kelso played her freshman year at Division II Grand Canyon University in Phoenix and her sophomore year with the 2006 NJCAA National Champion Phoenix College. She prepped at Greenway High School in Phoenix coached by Edward McQuade. (Gotigersgo.com)
School offers in-depth studies for firefighters Feb 13, 2008
Editor's note: This article was submitted by Bill Jenkins, director of public relations and communications at Grand Canyon University ... One of the pioneers in this curriculum is at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- News)
Cougar Hardcourters Post Win In Desert Southwest Feb 9, 2008
- In the first of three consecutive matches in the Desert Southwest, the University of Houston women's tennis team overpowered Grand Canyon University, 7-0, to improve to 2-2 on the season. The Cougars allowed just five set points while winning at all five spots at singles and at the two top spots in doubles. (Uhcougars.com)
Grand Canyon's Morrison overcomes illness Feb 8, 2008
He has found it at Grand Canyon University ... Ty Morrison, a 6-foot-8 small forward at Grand Canyon University who nearly died from Grave's Disease, is now one of the top players in his conference. (AZCentral -- Sports)
SV fire chief finalists aim for step up; they see career and other challenges in citys department Feb 3, 2008
Redmond received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Phoenix in 1999, and his master of science degree from Grand Canyon University last year ... He received a bachelor of science degree in fire administration at Cogswell Polytechnic College last year, and his master s degree from Grand Canyon University this year ... Hudson received a bachelor of science from Siena Heights University in 2001, and a master of science degree from Grand Canyon University last year. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
1/31-2/28: Super Bowl events Jan 31, 2008
Grand Canyon University, 3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. $200 for a team of seven. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Grand Canyon to add football Jan 30, 2008
Grand Canyon University announced Tuesday that it is officially adding football to its growing athletic program and has been consulting with two coaches. Athletic Director Keith Baker said the school has been working with one in-state coach and one out-of-state coach to develop a time frame. (AZCentral -- Sports)
L A T E S T N E W S 1/27/08WBB: Silverswords Beaten by Grand Canyon Jan 27, 2008
Phoenix, Az- Mark Twain once said, "The miracle, or the power, that elevates is to be found in their perseverance under the promptings of a brave, determined sprit." CUH concluded it's road trip tonight when they took on Grand Canyon University, they lost 87 to 36. The Silverswords are still in search of their first victory of the season. (Goswords.com)
Bid for Rio Salado College rejected Jan 24, 2008
A California investor behind the purchase of Grand Canyon University has his eyes on Rio Salado College, one of the nation's largest online community colleges and part of Maricopa Community Colleges ... In 2004, Clifford led an investor group that purchased Grand Canyon University for an undisclosed amount at a time when the private university was millions of dollars in debt. (AZCentral -- News)
CUH MBB: Make it Eight! Swords Handle NDNU 63-51 Jan 20, 2008
Game time is set for 7:30 PM both nights against Grand Canyon University. (Goswords.com)
L A T E S T N E W S 1/20/08WBB: The Silverswords Never Gave Up Tonight Against the Argonauts Jan 20, 2008
They are on the road next week when they travel to Phoenix, Arizona to take on Grand Canyon University on January 25th and 26th. Tip off is set for 5:30PM both nights, with the loss tonight CUH falls to 0-14 overall and 0-7 in the Pacific West Conference. (Goswords.com)
Canadian schools may compete in DII Jan 18, 2008
George, Utah; 7,000), Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, Ariz. 13,000), University of Hawaii at Hilo (3,045), Hawaii Pacific University (Honolulu; 9,000), Notre Dame De Namur University (Belmont, Calif. (Wwuvikings.com)
CUH Women Battle Against Grand Canyon Lose 86-41 Jan 17, 2008
Tonight at home they took on Grand Canyon University and lost 86-41. They were led by and who each had 11 points, also grabbed 7 rebounds for CUH. Chaminade shot 35% on the night and the `Lopes were 52% from the floor. (Goswords.com)
L A T E S T N E W S 1/16/08WBB: CUH Still In Search of First Win Jan 16, 2008
The Silverswords next game is against Grand Canyon University on January 16th @ 5:30PM at McCabe Gym. With the loss the Silverswords record is 0-11, 0-4. (Goswords.com)
Escudero nets 1st wrestling title for Grand Canyon Jan 13, 2008
Efrain Escudero became the first Grand Canyon University wrestler to win a tournament championship, beating three NCAA Division I wrestlers Saturday at the Utah Valley Open in Orem, Utah. He won the 157-pound title. (AZCentral -- Sports)
'One Minute Manager' celebrates MBA graduates Jan 12, 2008
A nurse, a law-firm administrator and a trucking-company manager are among one dozen students this week who became the first to complete a new MBA program at Grand Canyon University ... Grand Canyon University, a small liberal arts college at 33rd Avenue and Camelback Road, has seen dramatic changes since it was purchased by a group of investors more than three years ago and converted to a for-profit university ... Among Grand Canyon's first executive MBA graduates is Tracia Smith, who admits... (AZCentral -- Business)
College athletes volunteer for disabled Jan 7, 2008
Editor's note: This article was submitted by Bill Jenkins, Grand Canyon University director of public relations and communications ... A popular volunteer program among Grand Canyon University students is its partnership with the Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped (ARCH). (AZCentral -- News)
'No roadblocks' for football in '09 Jan 5, 2008
In four years, Grand Canyon University has gone from the brink of bankruptcy to a booming athletic program that is about to add big-budget football. Chief Executive Officer Brent Richardson, who took over the private Christian school in 2004, resurrected the NCAA Division-II college with an online degree program that has raised enrollment from less than 2,000 to about 15,000, about 13,000 of those being online students who never step foot on campus. (AZCentral -- Sports)
EMC launches disaster recovery service Dec 22, 2007
Grand Canyon University goes with Pillar Pillar Data said Grand Canyon University (GCU) standardized on the Pillar Axiom SAN. The university is running one Axiom in its back office to store student and financial information, and a second one stores the application used to administrate online courses ... Grand Canyon University goes with Pillar Pillar Data said Grand Canyon University (GCU) standardized on the Pillar Axiom SAN. The university is running one Axiom in its back office to store... (Search Storage)
Grand Canyon to host baseball camp Dec 18, 2007
Grand Canyon University will host a baseball camp from Dec. 27-29 at Brazell Stadium. Head coach and former major leaguer Dave Stapleton and his staff will conduct the hitting camp for grades 4-12 in two sessions. (AZCentral -- Sports)
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HS coaches support GCU football program Dec 11, 2007
Grand Canyon University appears a step closer to getting an intercollegiate football program after a strong turnout of high school coaches showed up Monday night supporting the idea of an NCAA Division II program in the heart of Phoenix. "We're starting to crunch some numbers right now in terms of what it will take," Grand Canyon Athletic Director Keith Baker said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Grand Canyon U. considers adding football Dec 7, 2007
Grand Canyon University added swimming and lacrosse in the past year. There is one more piece for administrators to feel the athletic program is complete. (AZCentral -- Sports)
