Colleges and Schools
News and Events
- In-Person Information Sessions for Educators Convenient times and locations
- Wireless and Well Prepared: The E-mergence of Technology in the Classroom Archived webcast from the National Press Club
- Online Walden Forum Presentations
- “M.S. in Education: Selecting Your M.S.Ed. Specialization”
- “The Walden Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education: How to Make the Decision”
- “M.S. in Education: Teaching in Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Classrooms”
News
Educator for a Day Grants Nominate your school for a $5,000 Walden grant—Deadline October 20
Walden Names Two New Associate Deans New academic leaders will head the health sciences and doctoral education programs.
Congratulations, Graduates! Watch the archived webcast to see graduates celebrate and the Rt. Hon. Lord Mark Malloch-Brown explain the international impact of higher education.
Extraordinary Faculty Award Walden honored Dr. Aqueil Ahmad, Dr. Christina M. Dawson, Dr. Carol S. Kleinman and Dr. Steven Little for their extraordinary contributions in demonstrating the university’s core values.
Report Says Graduate Education Contributes to Public Good Council of Graduate Schools’ study finds a strong link between graduate degrees and economic and social prosperity.
NPR President to Speak at Residency Upcoming speech in ‘Perspectives on the World’ series will highlight America’s premier public radio system.
Walden Ranks in Top 20 for Graduate Education for Hispanics Online programs help reduce barriers to advanced degrees for Hispanics.
New Resource Connects Education Community Impact Education offers insightful stories and practical knowledge for everyone interested in education.
International Transcripts Now Evaluated Free Transcripts that once took three weeks or more to evaluate can now be reviewed within 48 hours to a week.
Academic Residencies: The President's Perspective Walden residencies help prepare doctoral students to become scholar-practitioners.
Library Launches Enhancements Redesigned Web site helps students get resources faster.
Two New Bachelor’s Degree Programs Available Adult learners can major in child development or psychology.
Don E. Ackerman Fellowship in Educational Leadership Ph.D. in Education student Michelle McCabe Trofort will use her research funding to improve the practices of elementary school math teachers.
Research Fellowship in Distance Education Faculty member Dr. Laura Knight-Lynn will use her research funding to explore skill development in doctoral students.
Read Walden Alumni Magazine Online The latest issue of Walden's award-winning alumni magazine includes articles about social change in the Middle East, the continuing pursuit of genius, and getting your first big grant.
Lifelong Learning Options for Walden Alumni Students and alumni who continue into another program at Walden can receive a 10 percent tuition savings or benefit from waived or transferred courses (for some programs).
New Accelerated Preparation for Teaching Career Atlanta Journal-Constitution article (pdf)U.S. News Ranks Walden’s Programs Among the Largest U.S. News & World Report’s annual ‘Largest Grad Programs’ ranking for online graduate programs lists Walden No. 1 for education by enrollment.
Walden University Announces The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Former Secretary of Education to Address University Graduates at Feb. 2 Commencement
Educator for a Day Grant Recipients Named $5,000 awarded to schools in South Carolina, Rhode Island and New Jersey.
Courses Named ‘Best for Personal Enrichment’ Walden’s individual education courses earned the recognition of Scholastic Instructor magazine.
Walden Launches Teacher Preparation Programs Do you want to teach P–12 or do you know someone who does?
Founding a School for Children who are Blind Student Ron Wagner-Wright is establishing a school for the blind in the Philippines.
First Walden PDK Scholarships Awarded Scholarships honor founders of Walden’s Phi Delta Kappa cyber chapter.
Transfer Credit for National Board Certified Teachers Save time and money toward your M.S. in Education.
National Public Service Scholarship Recipients are serving nationally—from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Department of Homeland Security.
Master's Scholarships Recipients are improving their workplaces, providing crisis intervention services, serving young offenders, becoming better teachers, and learning leadership skills.
New Hispanic Advisory Committee Studies Education Issues Members bring wide range of expertise, backgrounds to task of identifying and addressing barriers to higher education that the Hispanic population faces.
Speaking from the Heart Lifelong learner Heidi Evans on earning a Ph.D. after completing her M.S. in Education
On Willow Pond Lifelong learner Rebecca McLelland on earning an Ed.D. after completing her M.S. in Education
Changing the Lives of His People Ph.D. in Education alumnus Dr. C. Kim Winkelman on what it takes to establish a culturally relevant college in Indian country
Alumna Wins Early Childhood Dissertation Award Dr. Michaela Cole has presented the results of her Walden research at six conferences and hopes other professors will share it with their students.
Walden Ranked a Top Producer of Master’s, Doctorate Minority Graduates Ranked by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Walden, Education Service Center in Corpus Christi Team Up to Provide Online Doctoral Degrees
Linking Teacher Learning to Student Success 14 classroom teachers at Minter Creek Elementary School share how their learning experiences at Walden impacted their classrooms.
Teachers of the Year
Walden students, alumni, and faculty recognized by their peers.
Walden Alumna Named Teacher of the Year Amanda McCall’s students in South Carolina use blogs, videos and emails in a cultural exchange with other first-graders—in Australia.
Faculty Member Wins National Disney Award Jennifer Wilson brings her ideas and experiences to online courses where she’s eager to collaborate with Walden students.
Ed.D. Student Named District Teacher of the Year Kay Beggs will share her teaching philosophy and the importance of lifelong learning with new teachers.
Supporting Struggling Readers Sally Lutz helps struggling readers discover the joys and rewards of literacy.
Making a Difference
Walden students in their own words.
Changing Children’s Lives When Linda Rozell-Shannon finally found help for her daughter’s birth defect, she created a foundation to ensure that no other parent would go without resources.
Promoting Puerto Rico’s First University Down Syndrome Center Ph.D. in Education student Gladys Hernandez is working against cultural norms to give people with Down Syndrome new opportunities.
