The Walden Ponder covers news and accomplishments from the Walden University community. It is emailed monthly to current students, alumni, faculty members, staff, other subscribers and friends of Walden University and Laureate Online Education.
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Walden President Joins Accreditation Board
Dr. Paula Peinovich, president and provost, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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Public Administration Honor Society Inducts First Walden Members
Pi Alpha Alpha, a national honor society for schools of public administration, has inducted 14 students, faculty and alumni into a new Walden chapter.
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Walden Computer Store Offers Special Pricing
Students can now take advantage of special pricing on computer hardware and software via the Walden University Computer Store, available through the Personal Start Page (PSP).
Watch for Walden TV Ads
Walden commercials that communicate the potential our students and graduates have to make a difference in their communities, organizations and the world are airing on CNN, Headline News, Discovery and other channels.
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Congratulations, Graduates!
Nearly 3,300 students graduated at Walden’s 36th commencement ceremony in July.
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Frank Dilley Dissertation Award
Dr. Bhaskara Reddy Moole, who earned a Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences, conducted research that will help managers predict demand despite uncertainty.
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Harold L. Hodgkinson Dissertation Award
Dr. Nancy Musarra, who earned a Ph.D. in Psychology, examined the role of “working memory” in people with Asperger’s Disorder.
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Social Change Award
Dr. Kozhi Makai, who earned a Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences, researched leadership and culture in the United States and Zambia.
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Contribution to the Profession Award
Dr. Dia Kamel Hassan, who earned a Ph.D. in Health Services and works in Dubai City, is taking U.S. health care accreditation standards abroad.
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Outstanding Thesis Award
A. Marlene Klingeman, an M.S. in Psychology graduate, proposed a new path in the search for a treatment for bipolar disorder.
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NTU Outstanding Student Award
Jeff Kunz has earned three master’s degrees from National Technological University, now the NTU College of Engineering and Applied Science at Walden University.
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Above and Beyond Award
Everyone told Sandy Kluskowski not to pursue her M.S. in Education after her husband died. Everyone except her teenage daughter, Alyson.
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Outstanding Alumni Award
Dr. David Boyd, who earned a Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences in 2000, is leading homeland-security initiatives.
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Extraordinary Faculty Awards
Walden honored Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, School of Psychology; Dr. Mark Gordon, School of Public Policy and Public Administration; Dr. Linda Crawford, College of Education; and Dr. Elizabeth Hirst, School of Management.
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Community News
Walden's students, faculty and staff are contributing to their disciplines through publications, presentations and other professional activities.
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Funding Opportunities
The Research Center has identified funding opportunities for students and faculty in a variety of areas.
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