Mike Kilen is a Senior Writer for Grand Canyon University, focusing on local stories in the Phoenix, Arizona area. With a passion for education and community, Mike's articles highlight the achievements and stories of students, faculty, and alumni at Grand Canyon University.
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Mike Kilen's coverage predominantly focuses on local stories related to education, student life, and personal narratives in Arizona. He often features events and expert commentary, providing an opportunity for educators or individuals involved in educational initiatives to pitch relevant stories. Since his geographic focus is local (Arizona & Phoenix), sources with ties to the area or those directly impacted by the featured stories are likely to resonate well with him.
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By Mike Kilen Photos by Ralph Freso Grand Canyon University has addressed teacher and nursing shortages in the U.S. over the years
By Mike Kilen Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow They lifted poled flags, thrust in the air to the beat of the band's drumline.
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By Mike Kilen Photos by Ralph Freso They knew one another's names behind online posts -- but not faces.
By Mike Kilen One Washington, D.C., attorney. A lead pastor. A caseworker for a congressman. A nonprofit coordinator. All student body alumni.
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By Mike Kilen EDITOR'S NOTE : This story was originally published in the August issue of GCU Magazine. Access the digital magazine here
By Mike Kilen Photos by Ralph Freso Five members of the Grand Canyon University Speech and Debate team knew they were stepping into a potentially thorny environment six days before the election.
By Mike Kilen Photos by Ralph Freso Off Dunlap Avenue in west Phoenix, the unadorned apartment complex is brightened by a group of
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By Mike Kilen Photos by Ralph Freso Angel Camacho grew up in the Grand Canyon University neighborhood and got degrees at GCU in
By Mike Kilen As a small-town police chief, Lance Spivey knows the public may assume that a tough cop who's serving and protecting isn't a bookworm.
By Mike Kilen Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Half of Lip Sync is anticipation – days of social media teasers and camping out for
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