Doctoral instructor shares key message in TEDx talk

After getting dismissed from her college music program, Dr. Cheryl Lentz let that feeling of failure persuade her into quitting music. Little did she know […]

Published November 12, 2020

Mom wouldn't rest until daughter attained her dream

Beverly Galbreath gave up a chance at higher education because she was raising her family, but she was determined that her only daughter wouldn't suffer […]

Published September 2, 2020

Initiative writes new chapter for doctoral learners

The College of Doctoral Studies has learned a lot about its learners over the past 10 years, and that's why it's introducing a 2.0 version […]

Published August 28, 2020

Honors Associate Dean has new title: Dr. Naegeli

Dr. Breanna Naegeli has worked for the University for almost 11 years and has multiple siblings with GCU degrees, but she couldn't herself be called […]

Published August 3, 2020

Doctoral chair's talk inspires mother/son grad pair

When Spring Commencement was postponed because of COVID-19, the Graefe family still wanted to celebrate its two graduates: Jake, who had earned his bachelor's degree, […]

Published June 9, 2020

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 […]

Published May 22, 2020

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 […]

Published May 14, 2020

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