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Originally Published 6 months ago — by San Diego Union-Tribune
The Mountain West Conference unexpectedly invited Grand Canyon University to join immediately for the 2025-26 season, despite opposition from departing schools like SDSU, citing partnership and competition enhancement, amid ongoing legal disputes and scheduling concerns.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Arizona Republic
Grand Canyon University (GCU) achieved its first-ever NCAA regional victory by defeating top-seeded Arizona 9-4 in Tucson. Eddy Pelc's bases-clearing double in the sixth inning was pivotal, giving GCU a 5-3 lead. GCU's Isaac Lyon pitched three shutout innings to secure the win. GCU will face West Virginia next, while Arizona will play Dallas Baptist in an elimination game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Arizona Sports
Grand Canyon University baseball upset regional host Arizona 9-4 in the NCAA tournament, marking their first-ever tournament win. GCU's Tyler Wilson started strong with a home run, and Eddy Pelc's three-run double in the sixth inning secured the lead. The Antelopes will face West Virginia next, while Arizona faces elimination against Dallas Baptist.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Roll Bama Roll
The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a hard-fought 72-61 victory over Grand Canyon University, advancing to the Sweet 16 despite facing adversity including injuries and controversial officiating. Coach Nate Oats' remarkable coaching job and the team's extraordinary mental and physical toughness were highlighted in the game. Mark Sears led the Tide with a double-double, while Mo Dioubate's performance was particularly noteworthy. The team's defensive outing was described as elite, shedding previous criticisms of being soft and poor defensively. Alabama will face No. 1 seed North Carolina in the next round.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AL.com
No. 4 seed Alabama is set to face No. 12 seeded Grand Canyon in the NCAA Tournament after the latter's recent win over Saint Mary’s. Grand Canyon's rise to Division I basketball has been marked by controversy, including federal allegations and fines. Despite this, the team has seen success under coach Bryce Drew, earning its first NCAA Tournament bids and win. Alabama will face Grand Canyon in the next round.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Roll Bama Roll
The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a 109-96 victory over College of Charleston, with Mark Sears leading the charge with 30 points. The team's strong performance, including a standout showing from Latrell Wrightsell Jr and Rylan Griffen, marked a significant rebound after a series of uneven games. Next, they face Grand Canyon University in the NCAA Tournament, anticipating a challenging matchup against the spirited 'Lopes from Phoenix.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
The Department of Education has fined Grand Canyon University (GCU), the largest Christian university in the US, $37.7 million for misleading over 7,500 former and current students about the cost of its doctoral programs. An investigation found that GCU "falsely advertised" a lower cost, with about 98% of students paying more than the advertised amount. GCU has a 20-day deadline to request a hearing or respond to the fine. The university claims it is being unfairly targeted by federal agencies and plans to appeal the fine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLOS
Grand Canyon University, the largest Christian university in the United States, is facing a record fine of $37.7 million from the U.S. Education Department for allegedly misleading students about the cost of its graduate programs. An investigation found that the university lied to over 7,500 students about the cost of its doctoral programs, with less than 2% of graduates completing programs within the stated range and 78% paying an additional $10,000 to $12,000. The Biden administration is cracking down on accountability in higher education, and the fine comes as part of a broader push for transparency and protection of students and taxpayers. Grand Canyon University has 20 days to appeal the fine and must meet new conditions to continue receiving federal funding.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOMO News
Grand Canyon University, the largest Christian university in the United States, is facing a record fine of $37.7 million from the U.S. Education Department for allegedly misleading students about the cost of its graduate programs. An investigation found that the university lied to over 7,500 students about the cost of its doctoral programs, with less than 2% of graduates completing programs within the stated range and 78% paying an additional $10,000 to $12,000. The Biden administration is cracking down on accountability in universities, and the Education Department plans to give students more information about outcomes from all colleges. Grand Canyon University has 20 days to appeal the fine and must meet new conditions to continue receiving federal funding.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KATU
Grand Canyon University, the largest Christian university in the United States, is facing a record fine of $37.7 million from the U.S. Education Department for allegedly misleading students about the cost of its graduate programs. An investigation found that the university lied to over 7,500 students about the cost of its doctoral programs, with less than 2% of graduates completing programs within the stated range and 78% paying an additional $10,000 to $12,000. The Biden administration is cracking down on accountability in higher education, and the fine comes as part of a broader push for transparency and protection of students and taxpayers. Grand Canyon University has 20 days to appeal the fine and must meet new conditions to continue receiving federal funding.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Finance
Grand Canyon University has been fined $37.7 million by the Department of Education for "deceptive" practices related to student loans. The university was found to have lied to students about the cost of attending doctorate programs, resulting in unexpectedly high levels of student debt. This is the largest fine ever delivered by the Department of Education. The Biden administration is using enforcement provisions to hold institutions accountable and protect borrowers and taxpayers. GCU has 20 days to appeal the decision and must comply with five conditions to continue receiving federal aid funding. Students who feel they were misled can apply for a loan discharge.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
The U.S. Education Department has fined Grand Canyon University, the largest for-profit college in the country, $37.7 million for misrepresenting the costs of its doctoral programs. The agency found that the university told students that enrolling in the program would cost $40,000 to $49,000, but 98% of doctoral students needed more than the promised 60 credit hours to graduate, resulting in additional costs of $10,000 to $12,000. The Education Department stated that almost no students were able to complete their doctoral program within the represented number of credits, and many were unable to receive federal financial aid for the additional courses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
The Biden administration has ordered Grand Canyon University to pay a record $37.7 million fine for misleading doctoral students about tuition costs. The Phoenix-based Christian school, with an enrollment of over 100,000 students, will also be subject to special disclosure requirements for the next few years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Outkick
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred misread the alma mater of the Oakland Athletics' first-round draft pick, Jacob Wilson, announcing that he played at "Grand Union University" instead of Grand Canyon University. The mistake left people questioning if Manfred had ever heard of the famous natural wonder. While Grand Union University doesn't exist, it sounds like a name from a fictional college in a low-budget movie. This blunder adds to Manfred's track record of mistakes, but it wasn't the biggest draft-pick-reading error recently, as former NHL player Carey Price forgot the name of the Montreal Canadiens' first-round pick at the NHL Draft.