Success Stories Archives

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA to Deliver Keynote at GGU’s 2025 Commencement

Golden Gate University is excited to announce California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA as the 2025 Commencement Speaker. Learn about her remarkable journey from GGU alumna to state leader and her impact as Treasurer.

Empowering Futures: How the Braden Scholars Program is Transforming Lives at GGU

At Golden Gate University, our students’ resilience and determination continue to inspire. The Braden Scholars Program stands as a testament to how transformative support can shape not just individuals, but entire communities. This program is made possible through the extraordinary generosity of Bruce Braden (MBA, Taxation 1974), whose…

Alumni Spotlight: Chris Frederiksen

From Golden Gate University to an accounting industry leader.

Swetha Chandraprakash and Dr. David Fike

Student Spotlight: Swetha Chandraprakash

For Swetha Chandraprakash, coming to GGU was about fulfilling a lifelong dream.

A Beacon of Hope for Veteran Students

This Veteran's Day, we celebrate the Diller Center's profound impact on the lives of military and veteran students. Read about the inspiring journeys of two veterans whose lives have been transformed by GGU.

Grad Pursues Passion for Data & Psychology

Lynn Zhang, a Master's in Business Analytics graduate, shares how her GGU journey inspired her to pursue a career that combines psychology and data science.

Golden Gate University campus in downtown San Francisco.

Diller Center Helps Student Veteran Succeed

Otilia Alas spoke at the Diller Center Ribbon Cutting Event held on Wednesday, February 7th, about her experience as a veteran student at GGU.

Graduates throw graduation caps into the air at commencement.

Scholarship Transforms Student’s Future

For William Gonzalez, BA '24, the GGU Scholars Award made it possible to earn his degree and create new opportunities for years to come.

Lakhvir Sekhon sharing her diploma with professors.

My First Dissertation

Lakhvir Sekhon reflects on her time attending Golden Gate University and her dissertation experience.

GGU Law Professor Gives Back to Veterans

After serving two enlistments in the U.S. Army and earning his J.D. from GGU School of Law, Professor Dan Devoy wanted to advocate on behalf of veterans.