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Family, doctoral chair are motivation for learner

Christina Solares already has a bachelor's and master's from GCU and enjoyed it so much, she's working on her doctorate. Her connection with her chair, […]

Helping others is key for veteran in doctoral program

Russell "Russ" Kuhn has had an impressive career of service, from his time in the Navy to his work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate […]

Education never gets old for 75-year-old learner

In all her years in academics, Ophelia Brown's love of knowledge never has dwindled. The 75-year-old doctoral learner and retired geriatric nurse practitioner has completed […]

An attorney, a single mom ... and now a doctorate

As a single mother and attorney, Shaina Thompson is no stranger to the struggle of juggling multiple roles. She is seeking a doctoral degree from […]

She's fashioning an inspiring example for her family

Many 25-year-olds still are trying to figure out what to do with their lives. But for Mireille Mukiza, her pursuit of a doctoral degree from […]

Despite challenges, online students reach finish line

The virtual Commencement ceremony for online students Saturday was actually eight prerecorded ceremonies -- one for each college, with a promise of more ceremonies this […]

For 30 years, she never quit on her college dream

No one would blame Rosemary Zuniga for quitting after she started college as a single mother in Las Vegas 30 years ago. She had worked […]

Online students benefit from new tutoring program

A new tutoring program already is reaping huge benefits for online students as well as the students who help them. The connections are good for […]

Doctoral learners make grand return to campus

It's been almost a full year since the pandemic forced the College of Doctoral Studies to halt on-campus residencies. Now, after months of holding residencies […]