College of Doctoral Studies

Faculty Focus: Dr. Twyla Williams-Damond

Dr. Twyla Williams-Damond has many roles in the College of Doctoral Studies, including dissertation chair and faculty lead for the Institutional Review Board. But she […]

Lopes fans! ARE YOU READY ... for Dr. Danuser?

Paul Danuser is widely known on campus as an exuberant public address announcer for GCU Athletics. But in his other life as an Assistant Professor […]

Mom wouldn't rest until daughter attained her dream

Beverly Galbreath gave up a chance at higher education because she was raising her family, but she was determined that her only daughter wouldn't suffer […]

Initiative writes new chapter for doctoral learners

The College of Doctoral Studies has learned a lot about its learners over the past 10 years, and that's why it's introducing a 2.0 version […]

GCU's Delta Mu Delta chapter named No. 1 in U.S.

GCU's Eta Chi chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the international business honors society, has doubled in size the last four years, and its stature has […]

Honors Associate Dean has new title: Dr. Naegeli

Dr. Breanna Naegeli has worked for the University for almost 11 years and has multiple siblings with GCU degrees, but she couldn't herself be called […]

Doctoral chair's talk inspires mother/son grad pair

When Spring Commencement was postponed because of COVID-19, the Graefe family still wanted to celebrate its two graduates: Jake, who had earned his bachelor's degree, […]

A dissertation defense with danger like no other

What makes Dr. Brandon O'Neil's doctoral degree so interesting is where he conducted his dissertation defense: via Zoom while he was on Air Force deployment […]

For dissertation help, this doctor is always in

After Dr. Yolanda Stokes earned her doctorate, she wanted to do something for the learners following in her footsteps. So she wrote a manual, "Starting […]