Alumni

Grad stared down disease, kept eye on degree

Sickle cell anemia takes years off people's lives and limits their ability to function daily. Talsamia Major Harrison has found ways to live with it […]

GCU Hall of Fame couple had a date with destiny

The 2022 GCU Hall of Fame class includes an interesting twist: A husband and wife went in together. Jim and Rita Ledbetter met while they […]

Alumna's South Africa ministry has traveled well

Iris Cato-Smith views vacations as a chance to serve, not relax. The 2014 GCU graduate with a degree in Christian studies turned a trip to […]

Doctoral graduate self-publishes leadership book

After Dr. Ray Phillips completed his dissertation and earned his doctoral degree from GCU, his chair recommended that he keep writing. It was the push […]

It takes an extra push to earn an online degree

One graduate responded to discussion posts while she was in labor. Another had to take a leave of absence during Hurricane Harvey but pushed through. […]

Commencement speaker wows crowd with fervor

Dr. Keziah Tinkle-Williams' Commencement speech at the first of seven ceremonies for online learners Monday morning was powerful. She shared with the audience her struggles […]

Doctoral graduates triumphed despite trying times

Drs. Alyson Bell and Johnny Fielder are just two examples of overcoming adversity and emerging victorious despite the hardships they endured along the way to […]

Motherhood, mettle: Online grads never gave up

Births of children. Deaths in the family. Illnesses. And numerous other challenges. Despite it all, online graduates never gave up and are worth a hearty […]

Commencement speech evokes happy memories

As Kendall Smith looked out to the audience at Friday evening's Spring Commencement ceremony, she couldn't help but reflect on her time at the University. […]