Walden News

Walden University Vice Provost Dr. Marilyn Powell has been chosen to participate in the Baldrige Executive Fellows Program. Only 18 leaders from across the U.S. have been selected to participate in the program, which emphasizes collaboration and hands-on executive training in operational, customer and employee excellence and engagement.

Walden University’s Board of Directors has named Dr. Ward Ulmer president. He has served in several Walden leadership roles over the past seven years and brings more than 20 years of experience as a leader, practitioner, researcher and innovator in higher education.

Walden University is pleased to announce its online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program has received accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the national association representing social work education in the United States.

Walden University announced it has named 10 Social Change Fellows and funded seven research and applied projects, the largest number since the founding of the program.

Walden University’s social work program piloted a virtual reality (VR) experience with Google's Daydream and Cardboard to simulate the unpredictable environments of on-site visits. The pilot allows for students to learn in a safe, yet realistic environment, as these situations can be challenging for even highly-trained social workers.

Walden University celebrated its 61st Commencement on Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Tampa, Florida, with more than 1,300 graduates and 5,400 guests in attendance. Overall, Walden had 5,933 graduates joining its international network of alumni, which includes more than 132,000 members from 165 countries.

Walden University’s online MS in Project Management program was reaffirmed in January by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management Education Programs. PMI GAC is the world’s leading specialized accrediting body for project management and related degree programs.

Erin Gruwell, author of “The Freedom Writers Diary” and inspiring educator known for her unique teaching method, will be the keynote speaker at Walden University’s 61st Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Walden’s nursing ceremony will feature Dr. Ernest Grant, president of the American Nurses Association, and the doctoral ceremony will feature Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson, Walden’s 2018 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient and co-founder of DC Project Connect.

Walden University is continuing its mission of effecting positive social change through its 13th annual Global Days of Service during the month of October. Through this worldwide initiative, Walden faculty, staff, students and alumni, as well as their friends and family, participate in community service projects.

Walden University, a pioneer in online education, is introducing a new competency-based pathway for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program through Tempo Learning®, its custom-paced educational experience for students who want to earn a degree on their terms.