International Impact

 

Recognizing the international diversity of its community, Walden University’s “Perspectives on the World” series brings distinguished scholars, journalists, and social scientists to Walden’s academic residency programs and commencement ceremonies to share their diverse global views. This speakers series has quickly become a popular forum for faculty and students to hear, to ask questions, and to speak about issues of global significance.

 

 

At past academic residency plenaries, Kevin Klose, president of National Public Radio, and Dr. Paul Loeb, author of The Impossible Will Take a Little While: A Citizen's Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear, offered their insights on world politics, social involvement, and social innovation. The July 2008 commencement ceremony featured The Rt. Hon. Lord Malloch-Brown, Britain’s Minister of State for Africa, Asia, and the United Nations in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.

 

 

 

 

Top 20 for Hispanics

 

Walden University has been recognized as a leader in providing access to advanced degrees for Hispanics by The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, the only Hispanic educational magazine for the higher education community.

 

In May 2008, the magazine published a list of the top 100 U.S. colleges and universities that awarded degrees to Hispanics in 2007. Of more than 4,100 U.S. institutions, Walden University was ranked 17th for master’s degrees as well as overall Hispanic graduate enrollment.

 

 

 

New Programs

 

 

In an increasingly diverse, global workplace, Walden University has been displaying the kind of versatility that allows it to quickly recognize workforce trends and then respond with program offerings targeting high-demand, professional areas.

Walden’s new offerings include

• B.S. in Child Development
• B.S. in Computer Information Systems
• B.S. in Psychology
• Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)
• Master of Information Systems Management
• M.S. degree program in Clinical Research Administration
• M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership

These new programs, in addition to Walden’s proven and established graduate degree programs in education, psychology, management, public policy and administration, nursing, and health and human services, help working adults accomplish personal goals and prepare for career advancement.

 

Teacher Appreciation

 

 

More than 600 Walden University students, alumni, faculty, and administrators shared memories of their favorite teachers and the impact these teachers have had on their lives in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, which took place May 4–10, 2008.

 

Here are some of the inspiring and heartfelt stories contributed by the Walden community.

 

“Mrs. Gonson treated our senior English class like a group of adults, even those of us who didn’t deserve such treatment. Her expectations of us were high, which made everyone want to meet them. She also instilled a great love of reading. She was a terrific teacher.”

—Jonathan Kaplan, president, Walden University

FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Gonson, 12th-grade English

 

“Mr. Barber went above and beyond by coming to my house every week to tutor me when I had broken my femur and could no longer attend school. He cared enough to not only tutor me for free but drive an hour out of his way to get to my house. Because of him, I didn’t need to repeat the second grade!”

—Jennifer G., product manager, Walden M.S. in Education

FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Barber, 2nd grade

 

“He taught me not by books, but by example, to be the person I knew I wanted to be.”

—Demitra G., veterans affairs officer and Walden graduate

FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Ronald Wright, high school biology

 

“My teacher stressed the importance of continuing my education and the significance of being bilingual in preparation for a changing society where homogeneity is no longer the status quo.”

—Michi H., nurse manager and current Ph.D. student

FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Mary Severson, high school Spanish and German

 

“Coach Hunt taught me how important it was to have a strong body in addition to a strong mind. His influence is with me to this day.”

—Howard S., faculty member, Walden School of Management and The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership

FAVORITE TEACHER: Coach Hunt, high school gym, wrestling and weight training

 

 

Continue Your Walden Journey

 

 

Through Walden’s Alumni Re-enrollment Benefits Program, Walden graduates who return to earn additional degrees can enjoy

• Significant savings* on tuition
• Expedited admissions
• Reduced tuition* for family and friends who enroll with them

*Not valid for Tennessee residents.

 

 

 

 

Lifelong Learner? Get Lifelong Support.

 

Walden’s scholarships reinforce the university’s commitment to assist lifelong learners. Scholarships based on accomplishments or financial need are still available for new and returning students.

 

 

Award-Winning

 

 

The University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) honored Walden University in March 2008 with Gold UCEA Marketing and Publications Awards for its Walden alumni magazine and Social Change Conference logo and a Bronze Award for its Educator for a Day public relations campaign.

 

Walden’s award winners were entered in the category of higher education institutions with enrollment over 25,000. Other colleges and universities honored by UCEA in this category include University of California – Los Angeles, University of California – Berkeley, Georgetown University, University of Virginia, New York University, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Brigham Young and University of Maryland University College.

 

This is the second consecutive year Walden magazine has won the gold award.

 

 

 

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