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Article Outstanding Doctoral Study Award: Research on Simulated Nurse Training Reveals Increased Practitioner Efficacy
Article Frank Dilley Award: Effecting Social Change Through Measurable Corporate Philanthropy
News Walden University Releases an Updated Assessment of Student Satisfaction, Demographics and Social Impact

Walden University has released updated information that tracks its students and alumni, their opinions of the university and their eventual outcomes.

News Dr. Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green, to Deliver Walden University’s Commencement Address

Noted social entrepreneur, public policy innovator and President of Echoing Green will address graduates in Minneapolis on July 24.

News Walden University Invites Public to Vote for Video Contest Winners

Public voting opened for the winning entries in Walden University’s Scholars of Change video contest.

Event, News Walden University Awards Degrees to More Than 4,300 Graduates from 50 States, 22 Countries

Lilly Ledbetter delivered the commencement address to more than 4,300 Walden University graduates at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Event, News Lilly Ledbetter, Equal-Pay Advocate, to Speak at Walden University’s “Women Leading Social Change” Event

Equal-pay advocate to speak at Walden’s Women Leading Social Change panel discussion.

News Walden University and Tacoma Public Schools Announce Results of Linking Teacher Learning to Student Success, an Educational Outcomes Research Study

Walden University and Tacoma Public Schools announce results of Linking Teacher Learning to Student Success, an educational outcomes research study.

Event, News Walden University Celebrates Winter 2009 Commencement

Walden University will celebrate the graduation of more than 3,000 students at its 41st commencement ceremony January 24, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.

News Walden University Will Award Degrees to More Than 3,500 Graduates from 19 Countries

Walden University will celebrate the graduation of more than 3,500 students from 19 countries in Minneapolis on July 26, 2008.

News Walden University Summer 2007 Commencement Comes Home to Minneapolis

Walden University will celebrate the graduation of more than 2,000 students in its hometown of Minneapolis on July 21, 2007.

News Walden University Winter 2007 Commencement Includes First Master of Science Program in Nursing Graduates

Walden University’s winter 2007 commencement includes the first Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduates.

News Walden University Graduate Receives Outstanding Dissertation Award

Dr. Michaela Celeste Cole, a 2005 Ph.D. in Education graduate, received an award for an outstanding doctoral dissertation.

News Walden University’s 2006 Summer Commencement Celebrates Access, Diversity in Higher Education

Walden University’s 2006 summer commencement celebrates the accomplishments of students earning their degrees online.

News Walden University’s 2005 Summer Commencement Ceremony Will Feature First Public Administration and Public Health Doctoral Graduates

Walden’s 2005 Summer Commencement ceremony will feature first Public Administration and Public Health doctoral graduates.

News Walden University’s 2005 Winter Commencement Ceremony to Feature First Master of Public Administration Graduates and a Host of International Graduates

Walden commencement features first Master of Public Administration graduates.

Article One Degree, Many Careers
Article Beyond Borders: Planting the Seeds of Learning
Article Putting Research Into Practice
Article My Mission Possible: Making Publishing Author-Centric
Article Why I Refer: A Transformative Experience

Rebecca Barton, a Walden University nursing graduate, shares her experience with others.

Article How It Paid Off: From School to District

How Edwina Hudson Suit (class of ’07) is making a bigger difference now that she has her doctorate degree.

Article Meet the First Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) Class

The first graduates of the Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) share their research.

Article Lifelong Learners: Growing a Business by Helping Others
Article Why I Refer: Learning With My Colleagues at Yale
Article Bringing Your Idea to Life

Discover how four Walden agents of change transformed their thoughts into action, and how you can do the same.

Article How It Paid Off: From Dean to Deputy Commissioner
Article Extraordinary Faculty Award Recipients Named

Students and alumni nominated outstanding faculty members who demonstrate Walden University’s core values of quality, integrity and student-centered instruction.

Article Global Day of Service in Action
Article My Mission Possible: Improving Counseling for the Hearing Impaired
Article How It Paid Off: From Administrator to Executive Director
Article Beyond the Degree: Reclaiming Lives
Article Frank Dilley Award: Encouraging Dynamic Leadership in School Districts

Dr. Valerie Lyle is honored for explaining how school administrators can effectively implement a new curriculum model through proactive leadership.

Article From the Field: Healing on Horseback
Event, News Walden University Will Award Degrees to More Than 4,800 Graduates from 50 States, 29 Countries

Walden University will celebrate the graduation of more than 4,800 students at its 44th commencement ceremony on Saturday, July 24, 2010.

Article How I Did It: M.B.A. Graduate Kim Coffey ’10
Article Stabilizing a School District
Article Beyond the Degree: Erasing the Past, Embracing the Future

Dr. Joy Bliss (Walden University class of ’92) is chief operating officer at a Honolulu plastic surgery center that removes gang member tattoos.

Article From the Field: Heals on Wheels
Article How It Paid Off: From COO to CEO
News Walden University Retains One of the Lowest Student Loan Default Rates Among U.S. Universities

Walden’s two-year cohort default rate of 1.5 percent in 2008 is significantly lower than the 7 percent national average for student loan default rate.

Article One Degree, Many Careers: Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration

See the diverse mix of careers held by graduates who all completed a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration at Walden University.

Article How to Become a (Better) Public Speaker
Article Above and Beyond Award Recipient Named

Philip Lewis is recognized for his unrelenting support of his friend and Walden alumna during her studies.

Article How I Did It: Nicole Yemothy ’10
Article Contribution to the Profession Award: Closing the Gap in Research to Prevent Recidivism

Dr. Roger Cook closes a gap in research with his exploration of how to prevent relapse and further criminal offenses by convicted sexual offenders.

Article Lifelong Learners: Inspiring Students One Word at a Time

Christine Austin (class of ’07) teaches middle school students that writing can empower them both in and outside the classroom.

Article, Event President Bill Clinton Delivers Message of Empowerment
Article Insights: Using Social Media to Promote Your Cause

Anthony Snorgrass (Walden class of ’09) shares the best ways for nonprofit organizations to solidify relationships with supporters and attract new ones.

Article My Mission Possible: When a Question Finds You

Dr. Carl Eckrode (class of ’10) wanted to know why so many people were dying from a common infection. Could it have been predicted?

Article One Degree, Many Careers: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Article From the Field: Of Kitchens and Culture in Costa Rica

One Walden graduate’s experience promoting positive social change abroad.

Article Presidential Scholarship Recipients Announced
Article An M.B.A. for Change

How Ivy Zwicker (class of ’07) changed paths at her organization to influence the lives of more people affected by autism.

Article Insights: Calculate the Value of Corporate Giving
Article Going the Distance
Article Letter from the President
Article Insights: Adapting Your Skills to Transform Your Career
Article Lifelong Learners: Paying It Forward
Article How I Did It: Dr. John Cherry ’09
Article Rural Roots
Article Letter from Alumni Relations

A message from Walden’s Office of Alumni Relations.

Article 9 Ideas That Will Change the World
Article Connecting With Students
Article Making a Difference: Paper or Plastic?
Article Connections: Reaping the Rewards of Reconnecting
Article Self-Sustaining Social Change
Article Outstanding Alumni Award: Offering Comprehensive Healthcare to the Underinsured

Dr. Gary Bickford was recognized for his wide-reaching social change contributions through three healthcare clinics.

Article How I Did It: Robert Chavez ’09

When doctors told him he would never attend college, Robert Chavez not only earned his MS in Psychology, but is now pursuing a Ph.D.

Article Why I Refer: Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Article A Message From President Bill Clinton
Article Combating Diabetes from Decatur to Dakar

A Walden student and graduate received grand prize recognition for their work to prevent and treat diabetes in two very different communities.

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Media Contacts

For media relations inquiries, please contact:

Tamara Chumley
Public Relations Manager
1-443-627-7495
tamara.chumley@waldenu.edu

Jerry Sweitzer
Public Relations Manager
1-410-843-6576
jerry.sweitzer@waldenu.edu

Jen Raider
Public Relations Manager
1-443-627-7452
jen.raider@waldenu.edu