College of Doctoral Studies

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 […]

Doctoral learner passes program ... then gives birth

Ashley Longoria has never been the kind of person to let anything slow down her quest to chase her dreams, even something as life-changing as […]

From graduate to dean after receiving doctoral degree

When the Dean of Bethany College in West Virginia resigned in the fall of 2014, all Associate Dean Levi Esses wanted was to become the […]

Losing both legs couldn't stop march to doctorate

Five years, 13 operations and yet another leg amputation later, and Eric Gabriel has reached the finish line on his journey to earning his doctoral […]