Walden News

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.

Walden University celebrated its 60th Commencement on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota, with more than 1,100 graduates and 4,700 guests in attendance.

Walden University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has received a 10-year accreditation extension through 2028 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an autonomous national accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate and residency programs in nursing.

Justice Alan Page, the first African American to serve on the Minnesota Supreme Court, will be the keynote speaker at Walden University’s 60th Commencement Ceremony on July 28, 2018. Additionally, award-winning filmmaker and photographer Carolyn Jones will be the featured speaker for Walden’s nursing ceremony.