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Grand Canyon accepts an invitation to join the West Coast Conference (WCC) beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. WCC Commissioner Stu Jackson: "Grand Canyon University matches the mission and vision of the WCC with a focused investment in the holistic student-athlete experience. Under the leadership of President Brian Mueller and Vice President of Athletics Jamie Boggs, GCU has established itself as a nationally recognized institution with a robust athletic profile and a commitment to competitive excellence. The expansion of the WCC footprint into one of the nation's top media markets further enhances the national visibility of the Conference. This is a monumental day for the WCC." Boggs: "We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity afforded to GCU by the Western Athletic Conference in supporting our D-I transition and beyond. We look forward to being great partners with the WAC and our peer institutions during our final academic year as members. GCU has successfully built a nationally competitive athletics program during our time in the WAC, an era that will always be an important piece of our university's history." GCU will continue competing in the WAC during the 2024-25 academic year before transitioning to the WCC on July 1, 2025.