Social Change

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

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

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

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

Dr. Eric Greitens, social entrepreneur and founder of The Mission Continues, will speak to more than 650 doctoral students at Walden University’s academic residency on Thursday, Dec. 29, in San Diego.

A new Walden University survey of 11 countries reveals that most adults in countries around the world agree that technology can turn a cause into a movement faster than anything else can.

The Social Change Impact Report: Global Survey, commissioned by Walden University and conducted by Harris Interactive, explores the key findings from an international survey. Results show that “think globally, act locally” has become a worldwide mentality

Walden University celebrating its Educator for a Day grant program, today announced the five preK-12 schools that will receive $5,000 grants to enhance their classroom education.

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.

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.

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.

Jonathan Cohn, veteran journalist and author of Sick: The Untold Story of America’s Health Care Crisis#and the People Who Pay the Price, will address Walden doctoral students on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Hilton Atlanta.

The Social Change Impact Report, commissioned by Walden University and conducted by Harris Interactive, explores the key findings from a national survey. Results show that Americans have a strong belief in their own power to effect change.

Walden University honors students, alumni and future students who create positive social change around the globe as Scholars of Change.

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

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

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden, an accredited university, awards Educator for a Day grants to preK–12 schools.

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

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

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

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

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

Walden University's 46th commencement ceremony featured a speech from President Bill Clinton about using education to effect positive social change.

Walden University’s 46th commencement ceremony features speaker President Bill Clinton.

Nontumbi Naomi Tutu will address students in Walden’s online doctoral program at a Minneapolis residency.

Walden University received the gold education marketing award from the University Professional & Continuing Education Association.

A grant from Walden University will promote an initiative to help teachers become more effective educators of students from diverse backgrounds.

Best-selling author and international education activist encourages Walden University’s new graduates to make the world a better place.

More than 4,500 students will celebrate their graduation during Walden University’s 45th commencement ceremony on January 22, 2011 in Miami.

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

Two-time NAACP Image Award winner and one of the nation’s most inspiring and influential public intellectuals will address students March 26 in Atlanta.

President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker at Walden University's commencement on July 30, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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

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

Walden alumni, students and faculty members are making a positive impact on their communities by volunteering on Walden’s annual Global Day of Service.

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

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

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

TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie spoke to Walden University about finding inspiration, staying motivated and learning from the experiences of others.

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

Winners of the Walden University Scholars of Change video contest share their personal stories about making positive social change.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The 40 Scholars of Change video competition winners bring to life the mission and vision of Walden University.

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

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

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

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

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

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