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2011 News Archives

12/19/2011 Eric Greitens, Founder of The Mission Continues, to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency
12/13/2011 Digital Technology is a Global Game-Changer for Social Change, Says New Walden University Survey
12/06/2011 Survey Reveals Social Change is a Global Phenomenon
11/22/2011 Walden University Announces Additional Partnerships With School Systems and Districts
11/10/2011 Walden University Announces 2011 Educator for a Day Grant Recipients
11/8/2011 Walden University Announces Recipients of Caribbean Union of Teachers Scholarship
11/2/2011 Walden University Faculty and Staff to Present at Sloan Consortium Conference
11/1/2011 Happy Johnson to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency
10/27/2011 Walden University Provides Educational Opportunities for Nonprofits and Businesses
10/21/2011 Walden Faculty Expert Offers Tips and Strategies to Address Bullying Situations
10/05/2011 Social Change Reaches Far and Wide Thanks to Walden University’s Sixth Annual Global Day of Service
10/03/2011 Tips and Strategies for Parents to Understand and Cope with the Bully and the Bullied
09/28/2011 Walden University DATA Web Site Cited for Excellence by National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment
09/27/2011 Walden University Demonstrates Social Change in Action During Sixth Annual Global Day of Service
09/26/2011 Walden Faculty Expert Discusses Work-Life Balance While Pursuing a Degree
09/26/2011 Walden University Partners With Five Additional Health Systems
09/22/2011 Jonathan Cohn to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency
09/20/2011 The New “I” in Team: Survey Finds Future of Social Change Lives in the Power of the Individual
09/19/2011 Walden University President to Participate in Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
09/15/2011 Scholars of Change Create Positive Social Change Worldwide
08/30/2011 Walden University’s Educator for a Day Grant Program Marks Fifth Year
08/25/2011 Walden University Adds New Bachelor’s Concentrations and Master’s and Doctoral Specializations
08/25/2011 Walden University Expands Faculty Experts Bureau
08/18/2011 10 Tips for Working Adults Returning to School
08/17/2011 Walden University Adds New Psychology Specializations to Online Master’s and Doctoral Programs
08/03/2011 President Clinton Encourages Walden Graduates to Use Their Education to Effect Positive Change
07/25/2011 Walden University Celebrates 46th Commencement in Minneapolis
07/19/2011 Walden University Awards New Scholarships to Higher Education Professionals
07/14/2011 Walden Announces New Partnerships with Organizations in Florida and Texas
07/12/2011 Nontombi Naomi Tutu to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency
07/07/2011 Walden University Introduces Master of Public Policy Program
06/22/2011 Walden University Offers New Online Information Systems and Information Technology Master’s Programs
06/14/2011 2011 Georgia Teacher of the Year Begins Doctoral Studies at Walden University
06/09/2011 Walden University Adds Two Psychology Degree Programs
06/07/2011 Walden Announces New Educational Partnerships with Hospitals and Health Systems
05/19/2011 Walden University’s New Special Education Offerings Address Growing Demand
05/18/2011 Walden University Expands Criminal Justice Offerings
05/16/2011 ACBSP Awards Walden University Initial Accreditation of its Business Programs
05/11/2011 Walden Introduces M.S. in Career Counseling
05/10/2011 Walden University Debuts on iTunes U
05/09/2011 Walden University Honored by University Professional & Continuing Education Association
05/04/2011 Walden Announces Educational Partnerships with Five Health Centers
05/03/2011 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
05/02/2011 Jonathan Kozol to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency
04/27/2011 Walden University Introduces Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree
04/26/2011 President Bill Clinton to Speak at Walden University’s July Commencement
04/25/2011 New Online Certificate Programs Offered at Walden University
04/18/2011 Walden University Adds Specializations in Education Master’s and Doctoral Programs
04/14/2011 New Walden University Master’s Degree in Adult Learning Addresses Growing Student Population
03/30/2011 Walden University Announces Recipients of International Schools Scholarships
03/21/2011 Walden University Expands Human Resource Offerings
03/09/2011 Walden University Announces Education Partnership with District of Columbia Department of Human Resources
03/07/2011 Michael Eric Dyson to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency
03/01/2011 Walden University Announces New Scholarship Programs to Advance Higher Education
02/24/2011 Walden University Ranked Second Among Universities Awarding Doctorates to African Americans
02/23/2011 Walden University Supports Southern Poverty Law Center’s Recognition of Educators Who Teach Tolerance
02/15/2011 Walden University Introduces Online Certificate Programs in Project Management and Education
02/14/2011 Walden University Announces NEA Excellence in Public School Education Scholarship Program
02/07/2011 Walden University Goes Red for Women
01/31/2011 Greg Mortenson, International Education Activist, Praises Walden University for Its Commitment to Positive Social Change
01/18/2011 Walden University Marks 45th Commencement, Awards Degrees to More Than 4,500 Graduates from 50 States and 43 Countries
01/12/2011 Jehan Sadat, Former First Lady of Egypt, to Speak at Walden University’s Academic Residency

2010 News Archives

12/30/2010 Make Your 2011 Resolution to Volunteer a Reality
12/15/2010 Walden University Names Final Project Working Mom 2010 Scholarship Recipients
12/06/2010 Greg Mortenson, International Education Activist, to Speak at Walden University’s Commencement
11/23/2010 Walden University Releases an Updated Assessment of Student Satisfaction, Demographics and Social Impact
11/22/2010 Walden University Announces 2010 Recipients of Ann “Tunky” Riley Scholarships
11/12/2010 Walden University Announces 2010 Educator for a Day Grant Recipients
11/04/2010 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accredits Walden University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program and Reaccredits Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
10/21/2010 Walden University’s 2010 Social Change Conference Will Explore How to Ignite Volunteerism to Effect Societal Change
10/11/2010 Project Management Institute (PMI)® Designates Walden University as Registered Education Provider
10/07/2010 Walden University’s Global Day of Service Positively Impacts 455 Cities Around the World
10/05/2010 Walden University Partners with the National Education Association Academy
09/29/2010 Walden University Scholars of Change Share 40 Ways to Effect Positive Social Change
09/20/2010 A Day in the Life of an Educator: Walden University Announces Grants in Support of Educator for a Day Program
09/16/2010

Walden University Retains One of the Lowest Student Loan Default Rates Among U.S. Universities

09/16/2010

Walden Faculty Expert Talks Working Moms with Radio Hosts Across the Country

07/22/2010 Walden University Will Award Degrees to More Than 4,800 Graduates from 50 States, 29 Countries
07/13/2010 Walden University and The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Announce Partnership
07/12/2010 Walden University Names New Recipients of Project Working Mom 2010 Full-Tuition Scholarships
06/28/2010  Increased Use of Technology by K–12 Teachers Has Positive Effects on Perceived Student Learning, Development of 21st Century Skills
06/21/2010  Walden University Honors Dr. Hershel K. Swinger, Founder of Project Fatherhood, with Presidential Award for Leadership in Social Change
06/11/2010  Walden University Offers Individual Courses for Adult Learners
06/03/2010  University Continuing Education Association Awards Walden University “Best in Show”
05/20/2010  Dr. Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green, to Deliver Walden University’s Commencement Address
05/18/2010  Walden University’s President Addresses U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor
05/12/2010  Walden University Honors Nelson Mandela with Honorary Doctorate Degree
05/06/2010  Top Educators Choose Walden University’s Online Graduate Degrees
05/05/2010  Walden University Honors Nurses by Giving Back During National Nurses Week
04/26/2010  President Bill Clinton Accepts Role as Honorary Chancellor of World’s Largest University Network
04/19/2010  Walden University’s New Service Network Advances Its Mission of Social Change
04/15/2010  Dr. David Clinefelter Named Chief Academic Officer at Walden University
04/13/2010  Walden University Names First Recipients of Project Working Mom 2010 Full-Tuition Scholarships
04/06/2010  Walden University Offers New M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
04/06/2010  Walden University Offers New B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration
03/30/2010  10 Steps for Choosing an Online University That’s Right for You
03/26/2010  Dr. Terry O’Banion to Give Keynote Speech at Innovations 2010 Conference
03/26/2010  Walden University Releases Assessment of Student Satisfaction, Demographics and Social Impact
03/10/2010  Explore Walden University Online with New Virtual Advisor
03/10/2010  Walden University Offers Enhanced Online Degrees for Educators in Professional Development and Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
03/08/2010  Walden University Forms Strategic Alliance with YMCA to Offer Degrees Online to Employees, Volunteers and Their Families
03/03/2010  The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University Announces First Recipients of Ann “Tunky” Riley Scholarships
02/24/2010  Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Leadership and Education to Sponsor Celebration of Teaching & Learning 2010 in New York City
02/10/2010  Walden University and Arroyo Research Services to Present at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Conference
01/23/2010  Margaret Spellings Praises Walden University for Setting Accountability Standards
01/23/2010  Walden University Awards Degrees to More Than 3,300 Graduates from 49 States, 25 Countries
01/05/2010  Margaret Spellings, Former U.S. Secretary of Education, to Speak at Walden University’s January Commencement
01/04/2010  Walden University Offers New Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

2009 News Archives

12/15/2009  Walden University Scholars of Change Video Contest Winners Share Personal Stories About Making Positive Social Change
11/16/2009  Walden University Announces 2009 Educator for a Day Grant Recipients
11/12/2009 Teacher of the Year Mary Schlieder: Redefining Normal
11/09/2009  Walden University Students and Faculty to Present at 137th Annual American Public Health Association Meeting
10/15/2009  Walden University Web Site Honored with University Standard of Excellence WebAward
10/12/2009  Walden University Offers New Principal Licensure Program
10/09/2009  Walden University Announces Grants in Support of Educator for a Day Program
10/01/2009  Walden University Puts Its Mission into Action with Global Day of Service on Oct. 3
09/29/2009  Walden University Invites Public to Vote for Video Contest Winners
09/28/2009  Walden University’s 2009 Social Change Conference to Focus on Social Entrepreneurship
09/24/2009  Twenty-Four State Teachers of the Year Enroll in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University
08/13/2009  Walden University Offers TEACH Grants in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Programs
07/25/2009  Walden University Awards Degrees to More Than 4,300 Graduates from 50 States, 22 Countries 
07/17/2009  Lilly Ledbetter, Equal-Pay Advocate, to Speak at Walden University’s “Women Leading Social Change” Event 
07/16/2009  Walden University Selects Dr. Kate Steffens as Dean of The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership 
06/30/2009  MobileLearn™ Helps Walden University Students Tailor Learning Experience 
06/29/2009  Walden University and Tacoma Public Schools Announce Results of Linking Teacher Learning to Student Success, an Educational Outcomes Research Study
06/23/2009  Walden University Champions Mission of Positive Social Change in Multimedia Campaign 
06/16/2009  Lilly Ledbetter, Equal-Pay Advocate, to Speak at Walden University’s July Commencement  
05/18/2009 Walden University Announces Up to $5 Million in Scholarships for Educators 
05/11/2009  Walden University and Aspen Institute Partner to Present Business and Society: A Web Conference Series
05/04/2009  Walden University’s School of Nursing Celebrates National Nurses Week 
04/27/2009  Walden University Hosts “The Future of Communications” Online Event 
04/27/2009 Walden University Now Offers Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication and in Criminal Justice 
04/21/2009  Environmental Sustainability an Integral Part of Curriculum and Operations at Laureate Education’s U.S. Institutions  
04/15/2009  Walden University Names Dr. Donald Zimmerman Vice President for the College of Health Sciences 
04/14/2009  Walden University Partners With Iowa, Minnesota, Tennessee Organizations to Offer Degrees Online to Educators and Associates
04/03/2009  Walden University Hosts Two Prominent Speakers in Online Events during National Public Health Week  
03/31/2009  Paula R. Singer Named to Maryland’s Top 100 Women List, Inducted into Circle of Excellence
02/16/2009 Walden University Offers a New M.S. in Leadership Degree and New Bachelor’s Degrees in Instructional Design and Technology and in Nursing
02/02/2009 Walden University’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling Program Receives CACREP Accreditation
01/15/2009 Walden University Celebrates Winter 2009 Commencement
01/07/2009 Donna Brazile to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency in Dallas

2008 News Archives

12/10/2008 New Issue of Walden University’s Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences Now Online
12/10/2008 Walden University Offers B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
12/3/2008 Walden University Announces Major Teacher Education Initiative at Clinton Global Initiative Meeting
12/2/2008 Richard W. Riley Named One of Time’s Best Cabinet Members
11/18/2008 Walden University Announces Educator for a Day Grant Recipients
11/05/2008 Walden University President to Speak at MECEO Conference
10/08/2008 Walden University Hosts 2008 Presidential Youth Debate Online
10/13/2008 Walden University Announces Grants in Support of ‘Educator for a Day’ Program
09/26/2008 Walden University to Hold Social Change Conference and National Day of Service
08/06/2008 Walden University Partners with Major Educational Professional Associations
07/27/2008 Lord Malloch-Brown Addresses Impact of Higher Education in Global Economy at Walden University Speech
07/20/2008 NCCEP and Walden University Help Increase Educators’ Access to Graduate Degrees
07/16/2008 Walden University Will Award Degrees to More Than 3,500 Graduates from 19 Countries
07/10/2008 Walden University Announces New Global Initiatives
06/30/2008 Walden University Names New Associate Deans
06/16/2008 Walden University Offers New Ed.D. in Higher Education and Adult Learning
06/16/2008 Walden University Offers New Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Degree
06/04/2008 Walden University Ranks in Top 20 in Graduate Education for Hispanics
05/20/2008 Walden University Offers New Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) Program
05/08/2008 Walden University Offers New M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership Degree Program
04/09/2008 Walden University Offers New Master of Information Systems Management Degree
03/31/2008 Walden University Offers New Bachelor of Science Degree Programs in Psychology and in Child Development
01/22/2008 Walden University Names New Associate Deans
01/22/2008 Walden University Announces The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership

2007 News Archives

12/18/2007 Walden University Launches Bachelor's Degree Program in Business Administration
11/12/2007 Walden University Announces Educator for a Day Grant Recipients
11/05/2007 Newsweek, Walden University Host Forum on 'Wireless and Well Prepared: The E-mergence of Technology in the Classroom'
10/01/2007 Walden University Community to Unite for National Day of Service Oct. 6
09/24/2007 Walden University Offers New Accelerated Teacher Licensure Programs
09/19/2007 Walden University Grants Support National 'Educator for a Day'
09/12/2007 Walden University Names Jonathan Kaplan, J.D., as New President
09/06/2007 Walden University Sponsors New Online Journal
08/20/2007 Walden University Ranked a Top Producer of Master's and Doctorate Minority Graduates by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
07/16/2007 Walden University Summer 2007 Commencement Comes Home to Minneapolis
07/11/2007 Walden University Hosts Conference with Focus on Sustainability and Social Change
07/09/2007 Walden University Expands Need-Based Scholarship Offerings
07/05/2007 Walden University Launches New M.S. in Education Specialization in Teacher Leadership
06/18/2007 Walden University, Florida Association of School Administrators Team Up to Provide Online Degrees to Meet Principal Shortage
06/12/2007 Walden University Conference on Social Change Showcases Noted Speakers on Sustainability Topics
04/17/2007 Walden University Hosts Conference on Social Change with Focus on Sustainability
03/16/2007 Walden University Launches Nursing Specialization in Informatics
03/15/2007 Walden University Hosts Conference on Social Change, July 19–20, 2007
02/20/2007 Walden University and Good Samaritan Hospital of Maryland Form Education Alliance
02/07/2007 Laureate Education V.P. Appointed to Maryland Commission on Health Care Workforce Shortage
02/07/2007 Walden University Names Dr. Denise M. DeZolt Provost
01/31/2007 Walden University Launches Enhanced M.B.A., Leverages Laureate International Universities Network
01/24/2007 Walden University Winter 2007 Commencement Includes First Master of Science Program in Nursing Graduates

2006 News Archives

12/12/2006 Walden University Offering $1 Million in Doctoral Scholarships
12/12/2006  Walden University’s Online Concierge Service Wins Best Practices Award from The Center for Transforming Student Services
11/08/2006 Walden University Graduate Receives Outstanding Dissertation Award
09/06/2006 Walden University Hosts Conference on Social Change in October  
09/27/2006 Walden University Community Unites Across Country for National Day of Service Sept. 30 
08/14/2006  Walden Ranked a Top Producer of Master’s, Doctorate Minority Graduates by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
08/14/2006   Walden University, Education Service Center in Corpus Christi Team Up to Provide Online Doctoral Degrees
07/11/2006 Walden University’s 2006 Summer Commencement Celebrates Access, Diversity in Higher Education  
06/01/2006 Walden University Selects Dr. Manuel Tomás Barrera III as Dean of College of Education
06/27/2006 Walden University’s President Dr. Paula E. Peinovich Joins Council for Higher Education Accreditation’s Board of Directors
05/04/2006  Walden University’s M.S. Program in Nursing Receives Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation
05/23/2006 Walden University Launches Criminal Justice Specialization in Master’s, Ph.D. in Public Administration Degrees
05/30/2006  Walden University Launches M.B.A. Specializations in Accounting for Managers, Health Care Management
04/01/2006  Walden University Launches First Online School of Public Policy and Administration
02/20/2006 Lusher Charter School Receives Assistance from Tulane and Walden Universities to Provide Healing Curriculum to Students in the Aftermath of Katrina  
01/30/2006 Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) Teams With Walden to Provide Online Learning Programs

2005 News Archives

11/01/2005 Walden University Continues Tradition of Access for Adult Learners, Receives High Rankings from Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
10/05/2005 Walden University Holds First Conference on Social Change
08/01/2005 Walden University Appoints New Board Member
07/07/2005 Walden University’s 2005 Summer Commencement Ceremony Will Feature First Public Administration and Public Health Doctoral Graduates
07/06/2005 Walden University Completes Merger with National Technological University
06/28/2005 Walden University Awards Activist Winona LaDuke at Thoreau Society Gathering
06/27/2005 Universidad del Valle de Mexico and Walden University Offer Dual Degree to UVM Students
06/18/2005 Walden University Leading the Way in Human Resources Education
05/06/2005 Walden University Celebrates 35-Year Anniversary, Creates Center for Social Change
04/17/2005 Walden University’s Community College Leadership Program Helping to Produce the Next Generation of Leaders
04/08/2005 Walden University Offers New Specialization in Doctor of Education Program
02/23/2005 Walden University Becomes the First Online University to Receive U.S. Department of Educational Federal Work-Study Allocation
01/26/2005 Walden University’s 2005 Winter Commencement Ceremony to Feature First Master of Public Administration Graduates and a Host of International Graduates
01/31/2005 Harris County Department Of Education and Walden University Team to Offer Program that Leads to Texas Principal Certification

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