College of Doctoral Studies

His doctoral degree was a tough act to follow

The doctoral journey is never easy, but the obstacles Dr. David Butler overcame make his story that much more inspiring. Butler, who graduated in the […]

Residency friendship turns into business partnership

What started as a friendship between two doctoral learners turned into a business partnership with ties to two different countries. Eugene Frimpong and Kevin Abankwa, […]

Doctoral instructor shares key message in TEDx talk

After getting dismissed from her college music program, Dr. Cheryl Lentz let that feeling of failure persuade her into quitting music. Little did she know […]

Mom wouldn't rest until daughter attained her dream

Beverly Galbreath gave up a chance at higher education because she was raising her family, but she was determined that her only daughter wouldn't suffer […]

Initiative writes new chapter for doctoral learners

The College of Doctoral Studies has learned a lot about its learners over the past 10 years, and that's why it's introducing a 2.0 version […]

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 […]

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 […]