Walden University

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

Walden University’s College of Health Sciences will be promoting ways to live a heart-healthy lifestyle in recognition of American Heart Month.

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

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

Walden University has awarded the Presidential Award for Leadership in Social Change to Dr. Hershel K. Swinger, founder of Project Fatherhood

Walden University has won several marketing awards from the University Continuing Education Association, including Best in Show for a television commercial.

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

Walden University president Jonathan Kaplan speaks on Supporting America’s Educators: The Importance of Quality Teachers and Leaders.

Nobel Peace Prize winner and former South African president Nelson Mandela has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Walden University.

Online resource helps Walden University community find volunteer opportunities during National Volunteer Week.

Walden University Chief Academic Officer David Clinefelter, Ph.D., brings over 25 years of experience at the university and K-12 levels.

Five students have been chosen to pursue online doctoral and master’s programs at Walden University through the Project Working Mom scholarship program.

Walden University, one of the leading providers of online education, has developed the 10 steps for choosing an online university.

Walden University and the YMCA of the USA announced a new alliance that gives YMCA employees, volunteers and their families the opportunity to earn a degree online.

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

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

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

Walden University’s website has received the University Standard of Excellence WebAward from the Web Marketing Association.

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

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

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

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

Dr. Kate Steffens has been named dean of The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University.

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

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

Walden’s multimedia campaign conveys how a Walden degree contributes to career advancement and the ability to make a contribution toward positive social change.

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

Every day is Earth Day for Laureate Education’s U.S. campus-based and online institutions of higher education.

Walden University has named Dr. Donald Zimmerman as vice president for the College of Health Sciences.

Walden University partnerships will give educators and associates of several organizations the opportunity to enroll in higher education programs.

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

Chair of Walden University Board of Directors recognized to service to community.

Walden University becomes one of the only schools to offer a CACREP-accredited M.S. degree in Mental Health Counseling online.

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.

Leading teacher education university will award full scholarships to highly deserving teachers.

Time magazine has named former education secretary Richard W. Riley one of the top 10 best cabinet members.

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.

Alliances with three associations address professional development needs of educators, administrators and staff.

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

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

Walden launches new Center for International Programs that provides stronger operational support and services for students and faculty living outside the U.S.

Walden has been recognized as a leader in providing access to advanced degrees for Hispanics by The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education.

Walden has named new associate deans to provide leadership for the university’s management, nursing, mental health counseling and education programs.

Walden University has named its College of Education after Richard W. Riley, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

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

The Board of Directors of Walden University has announced that Jonathan A. Kaplan, J.D., has been selected to serve as president of Walden.

Walden University has launched an online, peer-reviewed Journal of Social, Behavioral and Health Sciences.

Walden University is ranked a top producer of master’s and doctorate minority graduates by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

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

Walden has announced that it has expanded its program of need-based scholarships to include many master’s programs and its post-doctoral program.

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 has announced the appointment of Denise M. DeZolt, Ph.D., as provost.

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

Walden University has launched a need-based scholarship program to support and promote doctoral study.

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

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

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

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

Walden University’s President Dr. Paula Peinovich has been elected to the board of directors of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Walden University is pleased to announce the selection of Manuel Tomas Barrera III, Ph.D., as the university’s dean of the College of Education.

Lusher Charter School in New Orleans receives assistance from Tulane and Walden to provide healing curriculum to students in aftermath of Katrina.

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

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

Walden University is pleased to announce that Dr. Charles O. Heller has joined the Walden Board of Directors.

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

Walden University has announced the completion of a merger with National Technological University.

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

Walden University announced it will offer a dual degree in conjunction with the Universidad del Valle de Mexico.

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

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

Walden commencement features first Master of Public Administration graduates.

A new online tool is allowing prospective students to explore the Walden University experience.

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

Select Walden faculty members were provided with seed money for the development of their diverse research agendas that may have a real-world impact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Walden’s project management course content now aligns with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.

More than 3,500 Walden students, alumni, faculty and staff along with their friends, family and colleagues from around the world are expected to make a positive impact in their communities by volunteering to make a difference in the lives of others.

Walden University hosted its sixth annual Global Day of Service on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Thousands of students, alumni, faculty and staff members, family and friends gathered and positively impacted more than 1,100 U.S. and international communities.

Faculty member Dr. Deanna Boddie reflects on mentoring Dr. Valerie Lyle and the development of her dissertation on the Jacobs model.

Happy Johnson, author, humanitarian and social entrepreneur will speak to more than 450 doctoral students at Walden University’s academic residency on Saturday, Nov. 12, in Arlington, Va.

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

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