Effective June 22, 2021, the Board of Directors of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (the “Company”), acting upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, appointed Mr. David M. Adame to its Board of Directors for a term expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders and to the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees of the Board. In connection with his appointment, the Board determined that Mr. David M. Adame is “independent” pursuant to the standards of the Nasdaq Global Market, applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Company’s Corporate Governance Principles and Practices. Mr. Adame currently serves as President and CEO of Chicanos Por La Causa (“CPLC”). Mr. Adame has been with CPLC since 2008, serving as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer prior to becoming President and CEO.