College of Doctoral Studies

Fall Commencement

Faculty member's true grit overcomes grief

Unexpected life events and tribulations were not enough to stop these GCU faculty from completing their doctoral journey. Walking across the commencement stage made it […]

Students open the door to fun dorm decor

One of the boons of campus living is embracing your own aesthetic, and students are doing that in residence halls that have consistently been ranked […]

Grad finished dissertation amid Afghan bombings

Stephen Lagerberg would be on Zoom one night as he pushed ahead to finish his dissertation and the next night might include a bombing at […]

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 […]

Faculty honored for aiding students' career success

Professors step up in the classroom with lectures, PowerPoint presentations and the like. But they also encourage and mentor students in their undergraduate research, link […]

Doctoral learner provides medical aid to Ukraine

When doctoral learner Lena Denman found out about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February, she knew she had to do everything she could […]

GCU ROTC cadets commissioned as Army officers

Isaac Duh Nei Lian immigrated to the United States from Burma when he was just 11 years old and is now headed for infantry training […]

Radda to retire: Provost looks back on 12-year run

By Rick Vacek GCU News Bureau Dr. Hank Radda is retiring after 12 years as Provost of Grand Canyon University, effective July 15. That’s the […]