College of Doctoral Studies

Learner's goal for doctorate: serving fellow vets

After 28 years of serving the country as a member of the United States Air Force, Stefney Dunson plans to use the research for his […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]