Events and Conferences

Jehan al-Sadat, former first lady of Egypt and world-renowned women’s rights activists, will be the speaker at Walden’s academic residency on Jan. 19.

Walden University’s 6th annual Social Change Conference, Volunteerism: Encouraging Individuals to Effect Societal Change, will be held Oct. 27, 2010.

A new study released by The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership shows that using technology in the classroom benefits students.

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

Dr. Terry O’Banion, Director of Walden University’s Community College Leadership Program will give the keynote speech at the Innovations 2010 Conference.

New and enhanced M.S. in Education (M.S.Ed.) online degrees offered for educators in Professional Development and Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.

Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Leadership and Education sponsors Celebration of Teaching & Learning 2010 in New York City.

Walden University and Arroyo Research Services to present at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Conference (AACTE).

Walden University awards degrees to more than 3,300 graduates from 49 states and 25 countries as Margaret Spellings delivers commencement address.

Former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings praises Walden University for setting accountability standards.

Margaret Spellings, former U.S. Secretary of Education, to speak at Walden University’s January commencement.

Graduate students, alumni and faculty from Walden University’s College of Health Sciences will present at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting.

Walden University will put its mission of effecting positive social change into action during its annual Global Day of Service on October 3, 2009.

Walden University’s fifth annual Social Change Conference to focus on Social Entrepreneurship: Taking Action, Leading Change.

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

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

Lilly Ledbetter, namesake of the recently enacted Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, will be the speaker at Walden University’s summer commencement.

Walden University and Aspen Institute have joined together to present a series of free webinars, Business and Society: A Web Conference Series.

Walden University’s School of Nursing is celebrating National Nurses Week by hosting two live online events with distinguished leaders in nursing.

In celebration of its new B.S. in Communication program, Walden University will present a webinar on the Future of Communications.

Walden University’s School of Health Sciences will celebrate National Public Health Week with live online events featuring two prominent speakers.

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

Donna Brazile will deliver an address entitled The Political Environment and Moof of the Country at Walden University’s winter academic residency.

Jonathan A. Kaplan will be the keynote speaker at the Maryland Executive Council for Education Opportunities’ 30th annual conference.

The Walden University Presidential Youth Debate between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama will air online on October 20, 2008.

Walden University students, alumni, faculty and administration unite to help communities around the world.

Lord Mark Malloch-Brown delivered a compelling speech on the importance and impact of higher education in today’s global economy.

NCCEP and Walden will offer scholarships that may be applied toward a graduate degree program through the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership.

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

Walden University and Newsweek magazine hosted a panel discussion entitled Wireless and Well Prepared: The E-mergence of Technology in the Classroom.

Walden University put its mission of effecting positive social change into action on October 6, 2007, during its second annual National Day of Service.

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

Social change leaders, doctoral students, faculty and alumni will converge in Minneapolis for the third annual Conference on Social Change hosted by Walden.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the featured keynote speaker at Walden University’s third annual Conference on Social Change.

Walden University will host its third annual Conference on Social Change in Minneapolis on July 19 and 20, 2007.

The theme of this year’s Conference on Social Change is Sustainability and Social Change: Uncommon Vision for the Common Good.

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

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

More than 400 Walden University doctoral students, faculty, alumni and social change leaders will meet for its first Conference on Social Change.

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

Walden will award its President’s Award for Leadership in Social Change to activist Winona LaDuke at the Thoreau Society’s annual gathering.

Walden has created the Center for Social Change on its 35th Anniversary.

Walden commencement features first Master of Public Administration graduates.

Thousands of Walden students, alumni, faculty and staff participated in more than 90 service projects around the world on October 2, 2010.

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

Jonathan Kozol, best-selling author speaks at Walden’s Academic Residency in Houston.