Diversity & Inclusion

Equal access to quality higher education is at the core of our founding mission.

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#1

among 380 accredited institutions for awarding doctorates to African American students.¹

#1

for awarding graduate degrees in multiple disciplines to African American students.²

#2

for awarding doctoral degrees in psychology, public health, and public administration and social service professions to Hispanic students.²

Walden University was founded in 1970 to provide access to graduate education that had long been restricted to an elite few

An Education for Good^® provides working adult learners the knowledge and credentials to drive systemic change. By creating opportunities for diverse working adult learners to advance their education, Walden has helped generations of alumni blaze a trail for change in their professions and communities. It’s why our mission matters and why our faculty and staff are so committed to our students’ success.

Making Education More Accessible for Working Professionals — Every adult learner has a different learning style, and many have busy schedules. Walden University offers a flexible online learning formats to fit the needs of a diverse student body.

Acts for Good

Webinars and Talks for Good

Walden brings together thought leaders and community members for panel discussions that develop actionable solutions for social change.

Advancing a Racially and Ethnically Diverse K-12 Education

A Historical Perspective on Equity in Education

Black History Lives Here

Culturally Competent Care for Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Diversity in the C-Suite and Corporate Boards

Honoring Service and Sacrifice: A Special Military Month Event

Student Organizations

The Walden community is a welcoming space with a variety of special-interest groups, professional organizations, and honor societies. Expand your network, participate in professional development, engage in service events and more.

Here are just a few of the organizations you could join:

Divine Nine Alliance
Fulbright
Indigenous Student Association
LGBTQ+/Pride
Multicultural and International Student Club
National Society of Leadership & Success
SALUTE
Student Veterans Association
Walden Empowerment and Assistance Coalition
Walden Women in Technology

Creating Safe Spaces and Opportunities for the LGBTQIA+ Community Creating Safe Spaces and Opportunities for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Joshua Torres Hassett, a Walden University PhD in Social Work student, is researching the intersection of race, sexual orientation and higher education to create a workforce that can better address the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Excellence Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Excellence

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Walden University is highlighting its community members who are empowering the greater good through their expertise, heritage and culture.

Called to Serve Called to Serve

Dr. Jeremy Van Tress, a Walden University PhD in Social Work graduate and retired member of the Army Reserves, dedicates his life to helping ALS patients.

I’m a Woman on a Mission Too I’m a Woman on a Mission Too

For Women's History Month, Walden University is highlighting historical figures and women of Walden who have broken down barriers to advance gender equality.

Celebrating Black Excellence Across Professions Celebrating Black Excellence Across Professions

Walden University Black faculty and staff highlight Black leaders who have impacted their professions.

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¹Survey of Earned Doctorates, National Science Foundation, “Table 9: Top 20 doctorate-granting institutions ranked by number of minority U.S. citizen and permanent resident doctorate recipients, by ethnicity and race of recipient: 5-year total, 2015–19,” on the internet at Table 9 on https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf21308/data-tables. The survey included 380 accredited U.S. institutions. The population for the 2019 SED consists of all individuals receiving a research doctorate from a U.S. academic institution in the 12-month period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. Recipients of professional doctoral degrees are not included in the SED.

²Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2018–19 academic year, analysis of U.S. Department of Education reports submitted by institutions, "https://top100.diverseeducation.com/."

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