College of Doctoral Studies

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 […]

GCU reaches 1,000 signed doctoral dissertations

It's been two years since the College of Doctoral Studies celebrated the passing of signing it's 500th dissertation. Now, thanks to the college's dedication to […]

Judge, civil rights activist on the path to doctorate

With five years left until his retirement from her career as a judge, Dexter Wimbish is working toward his doctoral degree from GCU and hopes […]

Doctoral alumnus takes a spin on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Dr. Joseph Hattrick, who received his doctoral degree from GCU earlier this year, will appear on "Wheel of Fortune" on Friday night. Interestingly, he said […]

South African values structure of doctoral program

The desire to become the first doctor in her family motivated Hestia Elmes to travel from her home in South Africa to the summer heat […]

Doctoral program goes the extra mile for learners

Pursuing a doctoral degree is one of the most challenging endeavors in academics. But Dr. Michael Berger, Dean of the College of Doctoral Studies, and […]