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Amazing Arizonans: Brian Mueller on GCU’s transformation, University of Phoenix

Jan 22, 2025, 4:45 AM | Updated: Jan 24, 2025, 7:35 am

PHOENIX — I love talking with visionaries.

Brian Mueller, the president of Grand Canyon University, certainly qualifies.

From his years building the University of Phoenix, to his transforming GCU into the largest private university in the country, Mueller is amazing.

Not only have they built a huge online school, they have transformed their campus and the surrounding neighborhood.

This conversation about an intentionally Christian university that serves the students, the community and hasn’t raised tuition in years is remarkable.

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

More about Amazing Arizonans

Amazing Arizonans is available at KTAR.com, the KTAR News app and everywhere you get your podcasts.

The podcast, which debuted in June 2023 and is in its third season, has had more than 40 episodes spotlighting some of the best and brightest to come out of the Grand Canyon State.

Previous guests on the podcast include Jerry Colangelo, Michael Crow, Jan Brewer and Al McCoy.

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