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Kasey Harwick (cohort 64) successfully defended his dissertation. Congrats Kasey!
Title: Team-Level Employee Engagement and Objective Safety, Quality, and Operational Efficiency Outcomes: Evidence from Aviation Maintenance Operations
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Joseph Hueffed (cohort 64) successfully defended his dissertation. Congrats Joseph!
Title: The Value of Humanities and Liberal Arts in Technology Careers
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Melissa Winemiller-Robinson (cohort 58) successfully defended her dissertation. Congrats Melissa!
Title: Exploring The Lived Experience Of Non-Medical Administrative Healthcare Leadership And Empathy: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study
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Ken Roberts (cohort 63) successfully defended his dissertation. Congrats Ken!

Title: Developing Instructional Capability: A Grounded Theory of Instructor Development
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🎉 Join us as we celebrate 15 years of the Creighton EdD Program!

📅 October 2, 2026
⏰ 4–6:30 p.m. CT
📍 Nosh Wine Lounge

We look forward to celebrating with our EdD alumni! Reserve your spot today: https://t.co/HERGLJh6Xw

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Please join us in congratulating Shannon Manley (cohort 64) for her successful dissertation defense!
Title: Montessori Educators’ Understanding of Inclusive Practices for Children with Disabilities: A Qualitative Case Study
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Fr. Benard Omondi (cohort 58) successfully defended his dissertation. Congrats Benard!
Title: Exploring Experiences of Full-time Faculties Applying Ignatian Pedagogy in Teaching in Jesuit Higher Education Institutions in Kenya and United States
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Erik Crew (cohort 58) successfully defended his dissertation. Congrats Erik!
Title: Chief Executive Officers' Perception of their Processing of Top Management Team Intragroup Conflict
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Chris Stevens (cohort 58) successfully defended his dissertation. Congrats Chris!
Title: Understanding Influences On Special Education Directors’ Decisions When Establishing A Continuum Of Services
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Please join us in congratulating Jill Harman (cohort 54) for her successful dissertation defense!
Title: Mentorship Experiences of Female Clergy in the United Methodist Church: A Phenomenological

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Please join us in congratulating Jessica Olsen (cohort 60) for her successful dissertation defense!
Title: 21st Century Transnational Work: A Qualitative Study of Career Advancement Among Women Working Abroad in Information and Communication Technology Careers

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Theresa Marko (cohort 61) successfully defended her dissertation. Congrats Theresa!
Title: Leading Without the Label: How Physical Therapists Describe Their Advocacy Leadership Against Prior Authorization and Utilization Management
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Please join us in congratulating Theresa Giorlando (cohort 58) for her successful dissertation defense!
Title: What Everyone Should Know About Developing Generation Z Leaders in STEM: A Transcendental Phenomenology Study in Understanding the STEM Z Leader’s Experience
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Abby Maresh (cohort 62) successfully defended her dissertation. Congrats Abby!
Title: Exploring Sense of Belonging Among Native Hawaiian Students from Hawaiʻi Attending Mainland Four-Year Institutions
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Congratulations to Sarah Buckmiller (cohort 60) for defending her dissertation!
Title: Healthcare Cross-Market Mergers And Acquisitions Impact On Senior Leaders: A Phenomenological Study
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Diane Stojanovich (cohort 62) successfully defended her dissertation. Congrats Diane! Title: Communications Leadership in Higher Ed Rebranding: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Exploring Lived Experiences #EdD #DefenseDay #CUEdDucated

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Congratulations Matthew Smith (cohort 60) for defending your dissertation!
Title: Navigating Retention in the U.S. Navy: Investigating Leadership, Grit, and Motivation Among Nuclear-Trained Submariners
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Congratulations Beth Shea (cohort 60) for the successful defense of your dissertation!
Title: The Relationship Between Transformational Museum Leaders and DEAI Activities in U.S. Museums: A Quantitative Online Study
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Please join us in congratulating Miranda Little (cohort 60) for her successful dissertation defense!
Title: The Lived Experiences of Transition to Practice for Occupational Therapy Graduates with Specialized Maternal and Infant Health Training: A Phenomenological Study

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Sarah Richardson (cohort 61) successfully defended her dissertation. Congrats Sarah!
Title: Institutional Context Matters: Early‑Entry Pathways and First‑Generation Students’ Persistence in Healthcare Professional Programs
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