College of Doctoral Studies

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 […]

Doctoral faculty host virtual celebration for grads

The postponement of Commencement wasn't going to stop the College of Doctoral Studies from celebrating its spring 2020 graduates -- it just had to get […]

COVID-19 can’t rain on this doctoral grad’s parade

Dr. Eric Peterson refused to let the postponed Commencement ceremony dampen his enthusiasm about earning a doctoral degree. But what stands out about his story […]

Doctoral degree had major impact on her career

Dr. Charlotte Wheeless's journey to receiving her doctoral degree had it's fair share of obstacles, one of which included the unexpected loss of her husband […]

Former pro hockey player has a goal -- his doctorate

There's a lot more to Jay Harrison than his National Hockey League career, which spanned 2005 to 2015. He operates a consulting practice for athletes, […]

Doctoral learner gives back to his home country

There's nothing quite like sharing your passion with others, and that's exactly what Doctoral Learner Eugene Frimpong did as he returned to his alma mater […]

Her race to doctorate aided by brutal marathon feat

Running is an outlet for doctoral learner Debra Bartkowski, but last year she stepped up to the next level -- the 250-mile level. Surviving the […]

Lebanese doctoral learner finds growth in program

Katia Cheetany, didn't let the language barrier stop her when she immigrated to the U.S. from Lebanon 26 years ago. Now she refuses to allow […]