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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
FTC LAWSUIT VS. GRAND CANYON DISMISSED AGAINST ALL PARTIES
Decision fully exonerates GCU after years of politically motivated lawfare by Biden Administration officials against largest Christian university in country PHOENIX, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously today to dismiss its lawsuit against Grand Canyon University's largest service provider — Grand Canyon Education — and Brian Mueller, ending years of coordinated lawfare by government officials under the Biden Administration against the largest Christian university in the country. The lawsuit, which had already been dismissed by the United States District Court of Arizona against Grand Canyon University on jurisdictional grounds, has now been completely dropped after all parties filed a joint Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice with the court. In a unanimous ruling issued by FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson and the other two commissioners, he stated: 'This case, which we inherited from the previous administration, was filed nearly two years ago and has suffered losses in two motions to dismiss. These losses are compounded by recent events: Grand Canyon secured a victory over the Department of Education in a related matter before the Ninth Circuit; the Department of Education rescinded a massive fine levied on related grounds; and the Internal Revenue Service confirmed that Grand Canyon University is properly claiming 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation designation.' GCU President Brian Mueller said he was appreciative that current FTC officials took an objective look at the case and recognized the numerous agencies and courts that have already ruled in GCU's favor on the same allegations. 'As we have stated from the beginning, not only were these accusations false, but the opposite is true,' Mueller said. 'We go above and beyond what is required in our disclosures and are recognized as a leader in this area.' GCU has also maintained that the allegations were a coordinated effort by former officials within the Biden Administration to undermine a thriving Christian university. 'They threw everything they had at us for four years, and yet, despite every unjust accusation leveled against us, we have not only survived but have continued to thrive as a university,' Mueller said. 'That is a testament, first and foremost, to the strength and dedication of our faculty, staff, students and their families. Above all, it speaks to our unwavering belief that the truth would ultimately prevail.' BACKGROUND: A COORDINATED CAMPAIGN Shortly after GCU filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education challenging its nonprofit classification, then-FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra publicly announced in October 2021 that his agency would work alongside ED and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to intensify scrutiny of for-profit institutions — a category which Democrats historically have opposed and which ED controversially kept GCU in 2019 despite prior approvals from all other regulatory bodies. Those agencies, under the guise of 'consumer protection,' collectively launched five investigations against GCU in what essentially were fishing expeditions requesting voluminous amounts of information in hopes of uncovering wrongdoing. Each claim by one agency subsequently triggered copycat lawsuits and investigations by the other agencies for the same claim, flooding GCU with duplicative allegations and forcing the university to expend thousands of employee hours and millions of dollars to defend itself. The major 'findings' of those inquiries — which were related to GCU's doctoral disclosures and nonprofit status — have now been repeatedly discredited or dismissed by multiple agencies and courts. Doctoral program disclosures: GCU's financial disclosures around continuation courses in its doctoral programs — which are common in higher education — were deemed a 'substantial misrepresentation' by former ED officials despite the fact that GCU provides more transparency than is legally required or that other universities typically provide. The same allegations, which resulted in an unprecedented fine of $37.7 million by ED, were reiterated in the FTC lawsuit. Numerous independent agencies and courts have refuted or dismissed those accusations: Notably, former ED officials, including Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray and Secretary Miguel Cardona, did not cite any student complaints in imposing their unprecedented fine, yet publicly accused GCU of 'lying' to its students and called for the university to be 'shut down.' Nonprofit status: GCU's 2018 return to its historic status as a 501(c)(3) Arizona nonprofit institution, which followed a lawful and transparent process, was repeatedly contested by ED and cited again in the FTC lawsuit despite the fact that it had been approved or acknowledged by: In light of the Ninth Circuit ruling and IRS reaffirmation, ED is currently re-examining its classification of GCU as it pertains to Title IV funding and the university is hopeful that a decision will be rendered soon. Ten Arizona Congressional members have sent a bipartisan letter urging ED to recognize GCU's nonprofit status. VA audits: A VA State Approving Agency (SAA) inquiry in 2023 claimed that two factual and commonly used statements in GCU's advertising – 'Cybersecurity experts are in high demand' and 'Every company needs cybersecurity' – were somehow 'erroneous, deceptive or misleading.' Seventeen of the top 23 undergraduate cybersecurity programs in the U.S. News and World Report rankings have made similar statements about a variety of their cybersecurity programs. To our knowledge, none of those well-respected institutions have received any type of review of their advertising claims by the VA. After GCU disputed the findings and detailed its extensive processes to ensure the validity of its statements in marketing and advertising communications, the SAA was satisfied with GCU's response and took no further action. Second (2024) and third (2025) VA/SAA risk-based audits, both triggered by the FTC lawsuit, resulted in 'no substantiated findings' after they completed thorough on-campus examinations of the university's disclosures and processes. A LARGER PATTERN The disturbing pattern in the allegations brought by former agency officials in the Biden Administration is that they center on practices that are commonplace among institutions in higher education, yet GCU was singled out for disproportionate and unusually aggressive scrutiny. 'This was not about protecting students and went well beyond normal regulatory activity,' Mueller said. 'The language used by these officials, the record fines they sought, and the baseless accusations they made all point to a broader ideological agenda.' This 2024 commentary from the Goldwater Institute summarized the situation: 'The real motivation for department bureaucrats seems clear: even if they can't prove their allegations against GCU, they intend for the process to be the punishment.' LOOKING FORWARD With the FTC lawsuit now dismissed and all federal government allegations resolved in its favor, GCU is focusing on the future. 'We support common sense government oversight but we vehemently reject ideologically driven, weaponized government actions that are not applied equally and equitably to all institutions,' Mueller said. 'As an institution that has a strong record of cooperation and great relationships with 26 different regulatory and accrediting bodies, we are doing an exemplary job of addressing the many challenges that are plaguing higher education while also living out our Christian mission both on our campus and in the surrounding community. That is reflected in the growing demand from students and families who are seeking a higher education option at GCU that is affordable and taught from a Christian worldview perspective. That mission, not politics, is our motivation and we look forward to putting our full attention to those efforts in the future.' About Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona's premier private Christian university. GCU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers 353 academic programs, emphases and certificates for both traditional undergraduate students and working professionals. The University's curriculum emphasizes interaction with classmates, both in-person and online, and individual attention from instructors while fusing academic rigor with Christian values to help students find their purpose and become skilled, caring professionals. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Grand Canyon University
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FTC LAWSUIT VS. GRAND CANYON DISMISSED AGAINST ALL PARTIES
Decision fully exonerates GCU after years of politically motivated lawfare by Biden Administration officials against largest Christian university in country PHOENIX, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously today to dismiss its lawsuit against Grand Canyon University's largest service provider — Grand Canyon Education — and Brian Mueller, ending years of coordinated lawfare by government officials under the Biden Administration against the largest Christian university in the country. The lawsuit, which had already been dismissed by the United States District Court of Arizona against Grand Canyon University on jurisdictional grounds, has now been completely dropped after all parties filed a joint Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice with the court. In a unanimous ruling issued by FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson and the other two commissioners, he stated: "This case, which we inherited from the previous administration, was filed nearly two years ago and has suffered losses in two motions to dismiss. These losses are compounded by recent events: Grand Canyon secured a victory over the Department of Education in a related matter before the Ninth Circuit; the Department of Education rescinded a massive fine levied on related grounds; and the Internal Revenue Service confirmed that Grand Canyon University is properly claiming 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation designation." GCU President Brian Mueller said he was appreciative that current FTC officials took an objective look at the case and recognized the numerous agencies and courts that have already ruled in GCU's favor on the same allegations. "As we have stated from the beginning, not only were these accusations false, but the opposite is true," Mueller said. "We go above and beyond what is required in our disclosures and are recognized as a leader in this area." GCU has also maintained that the allegations were a coordinated effort by former officials within the Biden Administration to undermine a thriving Christian university. "They threw everything they had at us for four years, and yet, despite every unjust accusation leveled against us, we have not only survived but have continued to thrive as a university," Mueller said. "That is a testament, first and foremost, to the strength and dedication of our faculty, staff, students and their families. Above all, it speaks to our unwavering belief that the truth would ultimately prevail." BACKGROUND: A COORDINATED CAMPAIGN Shortly after GCU filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education challenging its nonprofit classification, then-FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra publicly announced in October 2021 that his agency would work alongside ED and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to intensify scrutiny of for-profit institutions — a category which Democrats historically have opposed and which ED controversially kept GCU in 2019 despite prior approvals from all other regulatory bodies. Those agencies, under the guise of "consumer protection," collectively launched five investigations against GCU in what essentially were fishing expeditions requesting voluminous amounts of information in hopes of uncovering wrongdoing. Each claim by one agency subsequently triggered copycat lawsuits and investigations by the other agencies for the same claim, flooding GCU with duplicative allegations and forcing the university to expend thousands of employee hours and millions of dollars to defend itself. The major "findings" of those inquiries — which were related to GCU's doctoral disclosures and nonprofit status — have now been repeatedly discredited or dismissed by multiple agencies and courts. Doctoral program disclosures: GCU's financial disclosures around continuation courses in its doctoral programs — which are common in higher education — were deemed a "substantial misrepresentation" by former ED officials despite the fact that GCU provides more transparency than is legally required or that other universities typically provide. The same allegations, which resulted in an unprecedented fine of $37.7 million by ED, were reiterated in the FTC lawsuit. Numerous independent agencies and courts have refuted or dismissed those accusations: Similar doctoral claims were rejected by both the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in a parallel case (Young v. GCU). GCU's accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), described GCU's disclosures as "robust and thorough" in its 2021 comprehensive review. A 2024 review of GCU's disclosures and processes by the Arizona State Approving Agency for the Department of Veterans Affairs found "no substantiated findings." Finally, in March 2025, ED itself rescinded the proposed fine, with prejudice — finding no wrongdoing by GCU and confirming that the university did not violate any Title IV requirements. ED stated: "Unlike the previous administration, we will not persecute and prosecute colleges and universities based on their religious affiliation." Notably, former ED officials, including Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray and Secretary Miguel Cardona, did not cite any student complaints in imposing their unprecedented fine, yet publicly accused GCU of "lying" to its students and called for the university to be "shut down." Nonprofit status: GCU's 2018 return to its historic status as a 501(c)(3) Arizona nonprofit institution, which followed a lawful and transparent process, was repeatedly contested by ED and cited again in the FTC lawsuit despite the fact that it had been approved or acknowledged by: IRS State of Arizona HLC Arizona Board for Private Postsecondary Education NCAA Athletics Independent evaluations from two nationally recognized accounting/finance firms confirmed the nonprofit transaction was at fair market value and would benefit the university. GCU's status was further validated when a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in November 2024 that ED lacked the authority under the Higher Education Act to apply the legal standard it used in making such a determination and remanded it back to the Department to apply the correct standard. And, in May 2025, the IRS reaffirmed GCU's status after completing a comprehensive four-year audit of the university. In light of the Ninth Circuit ruling and IRS reaffirmation, ED is currently re-examining its classification of GCU as it pertains to Title IV funding and the university is hopeful that a decision will be rendered soon. Ten Arizona Congressional members have sent a bipartisan letter urging ED to recognize GCU's nonprofit status. VA audits: A VA State Approving Agency (SAA) inquiry in 2023 claimed that two factual and commonly used statements in GCU's advertising – "Cybersecurity experts are in high demand" and "Every company needs cybersecurity" – were somehow "erroneous, deceptive or misleading." Seventeen of the top 23 undergraduate cybersecurity programs in the U.S. News and World Report rankings have made similar statements about a variety of their cybersecurity programs. To our knowledge, none of those well-respected institutions have received any type of review of their advertising claims by the VA. After GCU disputed the findings and detailed its extensive processes to ensure the validity of its statements in marketing and advertising communications, the SAA was satisfied with GCU's response and took no further action. Second (2024) and third (2025) VA/SAA risk-based audits, both triggered by the FTC lawsuit, resulted in "no substantiated findings" after they completed thorough on-campus examinations of the university's disclosures and processes. A LARGER PATTERN The disturbing pattern in the allegations brought by former agency officials in the Biden Administration is that they center on practices that are commonplace among institutions in higher education, yet GCU was singled out for disproportionate and unusually aggressive scrutiny. "This was not about protecting students and went well beyond normal regulatory activity," Mueller said. "The language used by these officials, the record fines they sought, and the baseless accusations they made all point to a broader ideological agenda." This 2024 commentary from the Goldwater Institute summarized the situation: "The real motivation for department bureaucrats seems clear: even if they can't prove their allegations against GCU, they intend for the process to be the punishment." LOOKING FORWARD With the FTC lawsuit now dismissed and all federal government allegations resolved in its favor, GCU is focusing on the future. "We support common sense government oversight but we vehemently reject ideologically driven, weaponized government actions that are not applied equally and equitably to all institutions," Mueller said. "As an institution that has a strong record of cooperation and great relationships with 26 different regulatory and accrediting bodies, we are doing an exemplary job of addressing the many challenges that are plaguing higher education while also living out our Christian mission both on our campus and in the surrounding community. That is reflected in the growing demand from students and families who are seeking a higher education option at GCU that is affordable and taught from a Christian worldview perspective. That mission, not politics, is our motivation and we look forward to putting our full attention to those efforts in the future." About Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona's premier private Christian university. GCU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers 353 academic programs, emphases and certificates for both traditional undergraduate students and working professionals. The University's curriculum emphasizes interaction with classmates, both in-person and online, and individual attention from instructors while fusing academic rigor with Christian values to help students find their purpose and become skilled, caring professionals. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Grand Canyon University
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Grand Canyon Education's Q1 Earnings Call
Grand Canyon Education delivered a first quarter that exceeded Wall Street's expectations, with stronger-than-anticipated revenue and healthy profit margins. Management attributed this performance primarily to robust online enrollment growth and continued investments in new academic programs. CEO Brian Mueller emphasized that both new online starts and hybrid program enrollments outpaced internal targets, crediting the rollout of 20 new programs in the last year and direct partnerships with employers as key contributors. He stated, 'Lead flow and the interest in what we're doing here continues to grow,' citing increased contract signings with school districts and healthcare institutions. Is now the time to buy LOPE? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $289.3 million vs analyst estimates of $287.1 million (5.3% year-on-year growth, 0.8% beat) EPS (GAAP): $2.52 vs analyst estimates of $2.45 (2.9% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $102 million vs analyst estimates of $101 million (35.2% margin, 0.9% beat) The company slightly lifted its revenue guidance for the full year to $1.09 billion at the midpoint from $1.09 billion EPS (GAAP) guidance for the full year is $8.53 at the midpoint, beating analyst estimates by 1.5% Operating Margin: 30.4%, in line with the same quarter last year Students: 127,779, up 6,991 year on year Market Capitalization: $5.23 billion While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Jeff Silber (BMO Capital Markets) asked what drove the better-than-expected first-quarter enrollment, to which CEO Brian Mueller cited new program launches and increased contracts with employers as primary factors. Jeff Silber (BMO Capital Markets) also inquired about the risk of federal funding cuts for students; Mueller responded that most aid flows should remain stable and Grand Canyon Education is less exposed to research grant volatility. Alex Paris (Barrington Research) requested updates on long-term and segment-specific enrollment targets. Mueller confirmed the overall long-term goal is 7% annual growth, with current online and hybrid enrollments running ahead of expectations. Alex Paris (Barrington Research) also asked about M&A appetite. Mueller stated the focus remains on building new programs and partnerships rather than acquisitions, citing more control and speed with organic growth. Steven Pawlak (Baird) questioned the conversion process from prerequisite courses to hybrid ABSN programs. Mueller explained the process involves students progressing over six to eighteen months, with ongoing efforts to scale both enrollment and program capacity. In the coming quarters, our team will track (1) whether new student registrations for the fall semester sustain their current positive trajectory, (2) the scaling and financial impact of additional hybrid and non-nursing programs, and (3) any margin improvement as investments in partner initiatives and legal costs normalize. Execution on planned site openings and continued employer partnerships will also be critical to watch. Grand Canyon Education currently trades at $186.81, in line with $185.45 just before the earnings. Is there an opportunity in the stock?See for yourself in our full research report (it's free). The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.


Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US Department of Education drops record $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University cleared in record US education fine reversal. (AI Image) In a major development for higher education in the US, the Department of Education has rescinded a $37.7 million fine previously levied against Grand Canyon University (GCU), the nation's largest Christian university . The decision was made official through a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal issued by the Office of Hearings and Appeals, which concluded that there were no findings against GCU or its employees, and no fine would be imposed. The fine was originally described as the largest in the department's history. GCU announced the outcome through a press release, stating that the ruling fully cleared the institution of any wrongdoing and closed a years-long legal dispute with the federal agency. Background of the record-breaking fine The Department of Education had accused GCU of misleading more than 7,500 students regarding the actual cost of its doctoral programs. According to the agency, the university advertised tuition ranges between $40,000 and $49,000, though fewer than 2% of graduates completed their programs within that price range. The department cited additional required 'continuation courses' as a factor that pushed costs higher, often by $10,000 to $12,000. GCU strongly denied the allegations, maintaining that it clearly disclosed all tuition-related information. GCU President Brian Mueller , as quoted by Christian Post, stated, 'The facts clearly support our contention that we were wrongly accused of misleading our Doctoral students and we appreciate the recognition that those accusations were without merit.' Claims of bias against Christian institutions M ueller has previously argued that the fine was part of a larger pattern of unfair targeting of Christian universities by federal agencies. In comments reported by Christian Post, he noted that GCU has been widely recognized for transparency, saying, 'We give the cost of the entire program to students up front at all three levels — bachelor's, master's and doctoral.' He also highlighted discrepancies in penalties against institutions, pointing out that the fines imposed on GCU and another Christian university dwarfed penalties issued to major public universities involved in high-profile abuse scandals. According to data cited by the American Principles Project, Christian colleges — though they serve fewer than 10% of US students — account for about 70% of the enforcement actions by the Department's Office of Enforcement. The average fine against Christian schools was reported to be significantly higher than that for non-religious institutions. GCU faces additional scrutiny Following the original fine, GCU was also targeted by a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit and an audit by the Department of Veterans Affairs. As reported by Christian Post, the lawsuit was later dismissed by the US District Court of Arizona, which ruled that the FTC lacked jurisdiction over GCU. A department spokesperson, quoted by Christian Post, contrasted the current administration's approach with that of the previous one, stating that the Trump administration would not target institutions based on religious affiliation, and enforcement would be based strictly on facts and fairness. Founded by the Southern Baptist Convention, GCU transitioned to a for-profit model amid financial challenges and has since become the largest Christian university in the country by enrollment. The university continues to position itself as a leader in transparency and innovation in higher education. Invest in Their Tomorrow, Today: Equip your child with the essential AI skills for a future brimming with possibilities | Join Now
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Education Department walks back $37.7M fine against Grand Canyon University
This story was originally published on Higher Ed Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Higher Ed Dive newsletter. The U.S. Department of Education walked back a $37.7 million fine levied against Grand Canyon University under the Biden administration, the large Christian institution announced Friday. When the Education Department announced the fine in October 2023, it accused the university of misleading thousands of current and former students about the costs of its doctoral programs. Grand Canyon University quickly appealed the decision. The agency's Office of Hearings and Appeals has now ruled in Grand Canyon University's favor, dismissing the case 'with no findings, fines, liabilities or penalties of any kind,' according to the institution. The office dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be reconsidered. When Grand Canyon University announced its intention to appeal the $37.7 million fine, it cast the financial penalty as government overreach and the Biden administration as targeting it for being a Christian institution. Grand Canyon University also said at the time that the Higher Learning Commission, its accreditor, deemed its disclosures 'robust and thorough' in a 2021 review — a point it reiterated last week. 'The facts clearly support our contention that we were wrongly accused of misleading our Doctoral students and we appreciate the recognition that those accusations were without merit,' Brian Mueller, the university's president, said in a Friday statement. The Education Department confirmed the news Monday. 'Unlike the previous Administration, we will not persecute and prosecute colleges and universities based on their religious affiliation,' Ellen Keast, a department spokesperson, said in a statement. The university has notched other victories amid the handful of legal challenges it has faced in recent years. Just a few months after the Education Department fined Grand Canyon University in 2023, the Federal Trade Commission sued the institution over similar allegations regarding its doctoral programs. The lawsuit accused the university of telling applicants that they would only have to pay the equivalent of 20 courses to finish accelerated doctoral programs, even though almost all required more. A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit's claims against the university in March. However, the FTC's case is still ongoing against Grand Canyon Education, a for-profit company that provides marketing and enrollment services to the institution. Grand Canyon University was a part of GCE until 2018. When it split off from the company, the university entered a 15-year contract for educational services in exchange for about 60% of its tuition and fee revenue. Mueller also serves as the CEO of GCE. Last September, the FTC filed an amended complaint alleging that GCE has falsely advertised Grand Canyon University as a nonprofit institution, made 'abusive telemarketing calls,' and misled students about how long it would take to complete the university's doctoral programs. Although the IRS considers Grand Canyon University a nonprofit, whether the Education Department does as well was the subject of a long-running legal battle. In 2019, the Education Department denied Grand Canyon University's request to be considered a nonprofit for federal financial aid purposes. But a federal court ruled late last year that the agency applied the wrong legal standard when making that determination and ordered it to reconsider the university's request under the correct statute. Grand Canyon University said Friday it hopes that process will be completed soon. In Friday's announcement, Grand Canyon University described the ongoing allegations against GCE as 'the same manufactured nonprofit and doctoral disclosure claims that have been refuted, rejected and dismissed.' Late last year, Mueller predicted during one of GCE's earnings calls that the company would face a friendlier regulatory environment under the Trump administration. In Friday's announcement, Grand Canyon University also pointed to a 2023 appeals court ruling that in part dismissed allegations from a former student, Donrich Young, who had argued in a class-action lawsuit that the institution breached its contract by making it impossible to finish doctoral programs in 60 credits as promised. In its ruling, the appeals court wrote that the university did not make such a promise and that enrollment documents said 60 credits was the minimum needed to complete a doctoral program. Young further argued that the university breached its contract by not providing the faculty support he was promised to complete his dissertation. A three-judge panel overturned a lower court's decision to dismiss that claim and sent the case back to it for further proceedings. The student and the university agreed to end the lawsuit in late 2023. GCE faces another major lawsuit alleging the company has engaged in a racketeering scheme by misleading students about the cost of the university's doctoral programs. Earlier this month, a federal judge rejected GCE's motion to dismiss the case. Recommended Reading Grand Canyon CEO expects a friendlier Education Department under Trump Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data