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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| February 2008 |
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 Congratulations, Graduates!
More than 3,000 Walden University students from 12 countries, including the first M.S. in Mental Health Counseling class, graduated in February at a ceremony in Dallas. Addressing the graduates was Richard W. Riley, the former secretary of education and former South Carolina governor for whom Walden’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is named.
Watch the archived webcast (now in easy-to-navigate chapters)
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Frank Dilley Award
Dr. Teresa Bittner was recognized for her outstanding dissertation.
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Outstanding Thesis Award
Recognized for his thesis, “An Exploration of the Comorbidity of Substance Abuse Disorder and Depression,” Joseph Angarella was profiled in Walden alumni magazine as a lifelong learner. An M.S. in Psychology graduate, Angarella is enrolled in Walden’s Ph.D. in Psychology program.
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Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence
Dr. Stephanie J.W. Ford meets student needs with compassion and sensitivity.
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Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence
Dr. Regina Galer-Unti provides leadership in the M.P.H. program and to the public health field nationally.
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Read Walden Alumni Magazine Online
The latest issue of Walden's award-winning alumni magazine includes articles about social change in the Middle East, the continuing pursuit of genius, and getting your first big grant.
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Benefits Outlined for Continuing Your Education at Walden
Students and alumni who continue into another program at Walden can receive a 10 percent tuition savings or benefit from waived or transferred courses (for some programs). Explore Lifelong Learning Options for Walden Alumni.
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Walden’s Programs Ranked Among the Largest
U.S. News & World Report’s 2008 ranking of online graduate programs by enrollment lists Walden University as
- No. 1 for Education
- No. 1 for Public Health
- No. 2 for Nursing
- No. 4 for Management (Business)
- No. 10 for Engineering
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New Walden Email Addresses Coming
This spring all students will receive a new Walden University email address.
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Career Services Center Launches Web Site
Resources cover the complete career planning cycle.
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Walden University Names Associate Deans
Four new academic leaders have been chosen in management, nursing, mental health counseling and education.
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| Visit Walden at an Upcoming Conference
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Are You a Working Mom? Share Your Story
Walden’s online programs are empowering many working mothers who want to pursue their higher education goals. If you're a working mom, we’d like to hear how Walden fits your life. Email steven.isbister@laureate-inc.com. |
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Panel Discussion on Reaching Your Goals
Listen as three Walden graduates discuss African American success in this online alumni lecture.
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Presidential Scholarship
The March 14 deadline is approaching for this $5,000 scholarship for Walden master’s alumni who have returned to Walden for a doctorate.
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Doctoral Studies Scholarship
This need-based scholarship for eligible new and continuing students has been increased to $4,000 per financial aid award year.
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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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In Memoriam
The Walden University community mourns the loss of Ed.D. student Susan West, School of Psychology faculty member Dr. Linda Seligman, and Dr. Alice Brown Smith, who earned a Ph.D. in Education in 1972. Smith's 50-year career spanned teaching in elementary schools in rural Mississippi to her retirement as professor from Grambling State University in Louisiana.
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Call for Papers
Publish your research.
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