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News Walden University Ranked Second Among Universities Awarding Doctorates to African Americans

Walden University is ranked no. 2 in the category of doctorate-granting institutions with the largest number of African-American doctorate recipients.

Article Will Service Learning Help Produce Better-Qualified Teachers?
Article What Are the Effects of Pharmaceutical Advertising on the General Public?
Event, News Jehan Sadat, Former First Lady of Egypt, to Speak at Walden University’s Academic Residency

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.

News Walden University Recognized as Candidate for NCATE Accreditation
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.

State Teachers of the Year Share Their Experiences at Walden

Walden University is the educational choice of more than 60 state teachers of the year. They shared their Walden experiences in a series of short videos.

News Walden University and The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Announce Partnership

Walden’s partnership with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives offers members the opportunity to enroll with reduced tuition.

News Walden University Offers Individual Courses for Adult Learners
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 Announces 2009 Educator for a Day Grant Recipients

Walden will award $5,000 grants to three selected P-12 schools that host Educator for a Day events as part of American Education Week.

News Walden University Announces Grants in Support of Educator for a Day Program

Walden University honors schools and educators with its campaign in support of the National Education Association’s Educator for a Day program.

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.

News Twenty-Four State Teachers of the Year Enroll in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University

Twenty-four state Teachers of the Year have chosen to enroll at Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership.

News Walden University Offers TEACH Grants in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Programs

Beginning in September 2009, students in the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership may be eligible for the federal TEACH Grant Program.

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 MobileLearn™ Helps Walden University Students Tailor Learning Experience

Cutting edge technology offered by Walden allows students to access coursework through handheld mobile devices.

Event, News Lilly Ledbetter, Equal-Pay Advocate, to Speak at Walden University’s July Commencement

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

News Walden University Announces Up to $5 Million in Scholarships for Educators

Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is offering more than 200 scholarships with a total value of up to $5 million.

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.

Event, News Donna Brazile to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency in Dallas

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

News Walden University’s Online Concierge Service Wins Best Practices Award from The Center for Transforming Student Services

Walden University was recognized for best practices in online student services by The Center for Transforming Student Services.

News Walden University Community Unites Across Country for National Day of Service Sept. 30

Walden University will put the university’s mission of effecting social change into action Sept. 30, 2006 during its National Day of Service.

News Walden University Hosts Conference on Social Change in October

Walden University hosts the second annual Conference on Social Change in Baltimore, Maryland.

News Walden University Continues Tradition of Access for Adult Learners, Receives High Rankings from Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Walden University continues its proud tradition of diversity and access for working professionals according to a recent survey.

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 Leading the Way in Human Resources Education

Walden becomes the only online university to offer credit for students holding Global Professional in Human Resources certification.

News Walden University Becomes the First Online University to Receive U.S. Department of Educational Federal Work-Study Allocation

Walden University became the first online university to participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Work-Study Program.

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 Commitment to Social Change Scholarship Recipients Announced

Four doctoral and two master’s program graduates are recognized for their profound social change missions.

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 Designing a Talent Management Cloud for Your Organization
Article Meet a Future Graduate: Hollis Easter
Article Learning by Doing

Learn how one student saved funding for a New York not-for-profit and won an award as a result.

Article Responding to Tragedy in Tucson
Article Putting Research Into Practice
Article International Scholarship Recipients Reflect on Education in a Global Context
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 87-Year-Old Doctoral Student Proves
It’s Never Too Late to Learn
News Walden University Partners with the National Education Association Academy

Walden’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership will offer master’s degrees to NEA’s 3.2 million educators and administrators.

Article Bachelor’s Degree Students Reflect on Study Abroad Course in London
Article My Mission Possible: Making Publishing Author-Centric
Article Lifelong Learners: Growing a Business by Helping Others
Article Self-Sustaining Social Change
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.

Article Meet a Future Graduate: Joan Miller
Article Presidential Scholarship Recipients Announced
Article Commitment to Social Change Scholarship Recipients Announced

Select Walden students received scholarships to further their social change contributions.

Article Meet a Future Graduate: Amanda J. Allalunis

Walden University student Amanda Allalunis describes how her MS in Nonprofit Management & Leadership program is supporting her community-building effort.

Article Lifelong Learners: Paying It Forward
Article In Memoriam
Article How It Paid Off

Learn how one graduate is making a difference for veterans by pursuing his doctorate.

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.

News 2011 Georgia Teacher of the Year Begins Doctoral Studies at Walden University

2011 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Pamela Williams, begins her studies in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership in June 2011 at Walden University.

Article Meet a Future Graduate: Edward Irobi
Event, News Jonathan Kozol to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency

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

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