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 […]

Published May 11, 2020

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 […]

Published May 1, 2020

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 […]

Published March 11, 2020

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, […]

Published February 13, 2020

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 […]

Published January 27, 2020

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 […]

Published January 10, 2020

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 […]

Published November 8, 2019

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 […]

Published October 21, 2019

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 […]

Published September 26, 2019