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Got a passion? There probably is a GCU club for it
September 09, 2021, 2 Comments
Cardon Center accents possibilities, not disabilities
September 13, 2021, 1 Comments
Student work helped him keep promise to grandpa
August 27, 2021, 1 Comments
Online student returns lost WWII medals to family
September 16, 2021, 1 Comments
GCU student honors brother at ROTC 9/11 event
September 09, 2021, 1 Comments

From young bride to doctorate: an inspiring story
Dr. Ana York's life has been anything but easy. From getting married when she was 14 and having her first child at 15 to having to work long hours while also going to school, York has faced a number of obstacles that could have kept her from obtaining her doctorate. But in the end, her drive and love of education persevered. "I’m very grateful because throughout the process and all of those highs and lows and frustrations, I always saw the hand of God,” she said.
Her doctoral chair’s support was key to graduation
The bond between a doctoral learner and their dissertation chair is one like no other. This was especially true for Dr. Laurica Yancey, who recently completed her doctoral program. Throughout her program, Yancey had to take on caretaking responsibilities for both of her parent, all while working full-time and going to school. When things got challenging and she was on the verge of calling it quits, her dissertation chair Dr. Theodus Luckett helped motivate and support her through out the remainder of the program. “I wouldn’t have made it if it wasn’t for Dr. Luckett,” Yancey said. “He was an example in terms of I’m paying it forward to other people because of what he’s done for me."
What a journey: There was danger in this doctorate
Dr. Shakta Man Ghale literally climbed mountains to finally get his Doctor of Business Administration degree. During his doctoral journey, the Nepal native had to overcome internet and electricity issues, an earthquake, days of travel up and down steep mountains by foot and even encounters with Nepali leeches. But this summer, Ghale's years of persistence finally paid off with the signing of his dissertation. “I definitely feel proud,” he said. “I really appreciate the GCU team and the opportunity that GCU has given me.”
Garuna Foundation liaison extends spiritual reach
GCU's new initiative with The Garuna Foundation, a missionary-like organization that spreads God's Word in Southeast Asia, gave the College of Theology an opportunity to fulfill its goal of specific international cohorts. It wasn't easy to accomplish, but the can-do spirit prevailed. "They liked the idea and said, ‘What can we do to make it happen?’ It’s so refreshing," said Rev. Dr. Jeff Ehlers, Chairman and CEO of The Garuna Foundation.
Student hit her stride while studying in Costa Rica
For senior Hailey Borrowdale Mendez, the opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica and Ecuador for two semesters completely changed her life. In addition to improving her Spanish, her time in Costa Rica also helped strengthen her bond to God and establish a love for a country that she found so delightful, she hopes to return after graduating next spring. “I think it’s beautiful that GCU makes it a priority to have relationships with so many organizations and that they give their students the opportunity to get to know other cultures and to grow their perspective,” she said.