GCU announces it will appeal $37 million fine
Grand Canyon University officials announced Thursday the university is appealing a $37.7 federal fine levied against it for misrepresented tuition costs.
GCU fined $37 million by feds for ‘falsely advertised’ tuition costs
The U.S. Department of Education issued a $37.7 million fine to Grand Canyon University Tuesday after a federal investigation concluded the school has misrepresented tuition costs for doctoral programs.
Public and private support for applied research drives innovation in Arizona
Arizona has the potential to become a leader in innovation and a significant contributor to the global economy. To achieve this goal, we must prioritize the correct processes.
Low-income tenants lack options as old mobile home parks are razed
The razing of older mobile home parks across the United States worries advocates who say bulldozing them permanently eliminates some of the already limited housing for the poorest of the poor. Residents may have to double up with relatives or live in their cars amid spiking evictions and homelessness, they warn.
Gress wants to expand Teachers Academy program
A first-term state lawmaker wants to expand the Teachers Academy program that provides scholarships to prospective public school teachers to students attending private and religious colleges.
Mobile home owners forced out of parks to get larger payouts under new law
Residents of three mobile home parks facing imminent eviction could get bigger payouts from the state for leaving or moving their homes following a new law.
Grand Canyon U. launches partnership to help needy
I get excited about a lot of things that are happening at Grand Canyon University, but I don’t think I’ve ever been as excited as I am about the potential of our new partnership with CityServe.
Douglas proposes Christian-based academic standards
A parade of teachers, parents and others lined up Monday to ask the state Board of Education to reject efforts by the state schools chief to alter -- and they believe dilute -- academic standards.
Charter schools move Arizona forward, but more can be done
Arizona’s charter schools are indeed a success story for our state. Our leaders should be applauded for having the vision to carefully create a climate in which school choice benefits so many through specialized learning, improved test scores, and education options.
Grand Canyon University gains non-profit status
After 14 years as a for-profit university, Grand Canyon University turned back the clock and reverted back to its non-profit status as of today.
Brian Mueller: Trying to grow a university to the highest degree
What began as interview with Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller about GCU’s tuition fee freeze, now on its 10th consecutive year, quickly spawned into a free-wheeling discussion about how Americans are rethinking the value of a college degree.
GCU flexes political muscles with new campaign committee
Following the defeat of a high-priority bill that would have given Grand Canyon University a massive property tax break, the school is looking to wade into the world of electoral politics.