College of Doctoral Studies

Doctoral candidate studies to save shorelines

Beaches provide a great escape for tourists as well as an income generator for coastal businesses. GCU doctoral candidate Scott Wahl wants to make sure […]

Couple doubles up on doctoral degrees

Abdul and Carmela Shabazz agreed that embarking on doctoral degrees together was a good idea. But there were times when one would be ahead of […]

She endured a tragedy, became a CEO and is on her second doctorate

Dr. Angela Pearce was in the midst of earning her first doctorate from GCU when her husband, the founder and owner of a successful entertainment […]

Fortune 500 exec-turned-life coach embraces the 'why' behind her Ph.D.

Stace Middlebrooks nearly quit her pursuit of a doctoral degree before finally realizing she liked a title more than documenting and researching the struggles of […]

Fall commencement ceremony celebrating online and cohort students, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15

The second of six fall commencement ceremonies on Wednesday afternoon honored master's and doctoral graduates from the colleges of Doctoral Studies, Arts and Media, and […]

Passion, preparation push doctoral grad to state award

Amy Uchacz wanted to successfully defend her dissertation with the intent to help educators and show support for principals. Uchacz succeeded with distinction, as she […]

GCU provides mental edge for MLB coaches

As Major League Baseball teams continue to invest heavily in mental skills and performance, Grand Canyon University's popularity continues to grow as more coaches are […]

Doctoral candidate honored for helping victims of crime

Donterio Smith's efforts toward helping victims of crimes in Georgia has made an impact. Smith, who is pursuing his doctorate at GCU, earned the 2025 […]

Doctoral graduate earns green light on traffic stop study

As a law enforcement liaison for the Texas Municipal Association, Katie Alexander wanted to help alleviate the tension between law enforcement officers and drivers during […]