College of Doctoral Studies

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 […]

Grad secures position with help from doctoral faculty

When a teaching job for Dr. Steven Mohler (pictured) depended on approval of his dissertation, the College of Doctoral Studies sped up the process. Mohler […]

Doctoral faculty host virtual celebration for grads

The postponement of Commencement wasn't going to stop the College of Doctoral Studies from celebrating its spring 2020 graduates -- it just had to get […]

COVID-19 can’t rain on this doctoral grad’s parade

Dr. Eric Peterson refused to let the postponed Commencement ceremony dampen his enthusiasm about earning a doctoral degree. But what stands out about his story […]

She defied death to earn her doctoral degree

He was a gentle man from a loving family, she a tough woman with a Boston accent and a rough upbringing. But together they meshed. […]

Faculty Focus: Dr. Cristie McClendon

Dr. Cristie McClendon, Senior Doctoral Adjunct Manager/Assistant Professor in the College of Doctoral Studies, has had a hand in a long list of articles about […]