Notable Alums:
-Kevin Warren, Class of 1986, NFL executive.
-Tim Salmon, Class of 1989, former MLB All-Star.
-Bayard Forrest, Class of 1976, former NBA player.
-Samantha Murphy, Class of 2011, NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Player of Year.
-Amber Wagner, Class of 2006, international opera star.
-Aubrey Allicock, Class of 2006, U.S. opera star.
-Robin Baker, Class of 1980, president of George Fox University.
Campus facts about Grand Canyon University:
-Two-time Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup winner (2012, 2013) in NCAA Division II.
-One of only two institutions with Antelope as mascot (other is University of Nebraska at Kearney).
-Campus had one residence hall in spring of 2010, had seven in fall of 2013.
-Student Recreation Center served as training-camp base for NBA Phoenix Suns in 2011.
-Founded by Southern Baptists, now interdenominational Christian.
To learn more about Grand Canyon visit www.gcu.edu or check out the 'Lopes athletics page at www.gculopes.com.