College of Doctoral Studies

GCU handles bulk for doctoral transfer

Transferring from a university can be challenging because some credits might not accepted. But GCU accepted all of Yvonne Schneider's credits as a bulk transfer, […]

Proposal leads to couple's doctorates

Terry Daniel thought his educational days were done after earning his master's degree. But his wife Claudia has bigger ambitions. Thanks to some legwork, Claudia […]

GCU alum selected to serve on national STEM diversity project

Oscar Edwards possessed more than 40 years of experience in various industries and held bachelor's and master's degrees from UCLA. But earning a doctoral degree […]

Dr. Jim Hadley remembered as 'fabric' of College of Doctoral Studies

Dr. Jim Hadley, who passed Oct. 29 after a bout of cancer, was remembered as someone who viewed people as his passion and focus, said […]

Passion for Christian education motivates GCU's first doctoral fellow

Dr. Amy Yoder became the first College of Doctoral Studies fellow after earning a $4,000 grant from Christian School Management. Yoder hopes to enhance the […]

Colorado couple achieve principal goal of earning doctorates

Jon and Marcia Hoerl, school principals in Colorado and parents of four children, will graduate with doctoral degrees in October from GCU.

GCU's doctoral residency provides security blanket for mother of six

Lily Skots feels at peace in Grand Canyon University's doctoral program while her six children are in Missouri with her mom and husband following his […]

Mother-daughter team relishes pursuit of GCU doctoral degrees

Regina Jacobs and daughter Brittnae are completing their residency at GCU's College of Doctoral Studies.

Former Olympian clears hurdles to earn GCU doctorate

Michelle Canidate earned World Championship gold medals in Helsinki, Finland, and Osaka, Japan, and participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics. But she accomplished something just […]