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Couple on pace to earn graduate degrees, help youth cross finish line
Larry Ramirez (left) starts his days at 4 a.m., preparing his own body and mind to teach and coach his student-athletes. (Photos courtesy of Michelle Ramirez) Balancing toddlers, teaching and graduate...
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Doctoral graduate takes eating disorders to international stage
Dr. Valerie Turner presents her research at the International Conference on Eating Disorders in The Hague, the Netherlands. As a violinist, Dr. Valerie Turner felt comfortable performing in front of...
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Learner leans on experiences in public safety to make doctoral impact
Jennifer-Ryan Schwartz became one of GCU's first doctoral learners to successfully defend her dissertation using the impact approach, in which a learner tackles a real challenge that the student has...
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Professor's mission: To push fellow learners across the finish line
Grand Canyon University's Dr. Jessica Carter (second from right), is working on a second doctoral degree and is passionate about helping others complete their academic journeys. Dr. Jessica Carter,...
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Nurses chart doctoral path together
Grand Canyon University doctoral learners Vanessa Vonich and Tracie Koehne (from left) watched advocacy in action at a recent meeting of the Arizona State Board of Nursing Scope of Practice Committee....
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Professor's message in her book to online learners: 'You're Not Alone'
GCU professor Dr. Remilyn Mueller's book, "You're Not Alone: How You Can Flourish as an Online Learner With Faith and Success Strategies," finished runner-up in the Education Impact category of the...
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GCU doctoral student harvests produce – and hope – for less fortunate
Project Roots AZ President/CEO Dionne Washington prepares produce at Spaces of Opportunity. (Photos by Eric Elmore Photography) Dionne Washington learned how to grow food by watching her grandfather...
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Researcher who battles sickle cell driven to help others
Researcher Dr. Stephan Biheng, a recent Grand Canyon University graduate who has struggled with sickle cell disease, wants to help others through their health battles. (Photo by Ralph Freso/GCU News)...
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No burnout for College of Doctoral Studies' Dissertation of the Year recipient
Dr. Lauren Walsh's dissertation on athletic trainer burnout was selected as the Grand Canyon University College of Doctoral Studies 2025 Dissertation of the Year. Photos by Ralph Freso Dr. Lauren...
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Doctoral candidate studies to save shorelines
Scott Wahl (second from right) discusses major points with Ryan Fisher (left), director of Civil Works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Before Winter Storm Fern descended on a wide swath of the...
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Couple doubles up on doctoral degrees
Carmela and Abdul Shabazz started their doctoral programs in 2019, and each defended their dissertations on Oct. 15, 2025, within hours of each other. One benefit Abdul and Carmela Shabazz saw in...
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She endured a tragedy, became a CEO and is on her second doctorate
Dr. Angela Pearce earned her first doctorate at GCU a year after her husband's passing and is studying for her second doctorate in leadership. A life-shattering moment tested Dr. Angela Pearce’s...
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Fortune 500 exec-turned-life coach embraces the 'why' behind her Ph.D.
Dr. Stacè Middlebrooks celebrates reaching the pinnacle of her academic journey alongside College of Doctoral Studies Dean Dr. Michael Berger at the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony for...
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Passion, preparation push doctoral grad to state award
Dr. Amy Uchacz (center), pictured with Arizona School Administrators Executive Board member Dr. Rose Ylimaki and ASA President Brian Capistrano, received the organization’s Dissertation of the Year...
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Doctoral faculty sharpen skills at Faculty Flourishing Conference
Dr. Michael Burger, seen at the 2024 Hall of Fame, spoke at the virtual Faculty Flourishing Conference about increasing support, appreciation and flourishing for faculty. Grand Canyon University's...
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GCU provides mental edge for MLB coaches
University of Miami pitching coach Laz Gutierrez (center) is one of several mental skills or performance directors who have earned doctorates from Grand Canyon University. (Photo by University of...
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Doctoral candidate honored for helping victims of crime
GCU doctoral candidate Donterio Smith received the 2025 Trailblazing Award for helping victims of crimes. Donterio Smith’s appointment as a licensed therapist as part of the Early Therapeutic...
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Selina's journey: Why it's never too late to chase your dreams
Selina Cardenas-Toledo is among the 1% of the population with doctorates and the 1% of Ph.D.s who are Latinas. (Photo by Ralph Freso) Story by Eric Jay Toll/Special to GCU NewsTuesday slideshow /...
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Doctoral graduate earns green light on traffic stop study
Katie Alexander, who graduated from GCU on Tuesday with her doctoral degree, is gaining national attention for her dissertation, which looks at the tension between law enforcement and the community...
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Solid mechanics of dissertation earns engineer 1st Dissertation of Year award
Felicia Guerrero Green with her diploma and College of Doctoral Studies Dean Dr. Michael Berger. Felicia Guerrero Green had enough. Five years into her career, at 30, she noticed she was the oldest...
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