Alums Wanda Whiteside, Ed.D., and Kathy Bell, Ph.D., Receive Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award

2024-04-16T12:40:12-07:00

Two alums have been awarded the prestigious Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award for their scholarship and practice. Wanda Whiteside, Ed.D. (Leadership for Change, ‘23) and Kathy Bell, Ph.D. (Human Development, ‘23) will advance their work in their respective fields in 2024-2026.  Dr. Whiteside is the founder and Artistic Producing Director of Live Garra Theatre in Montgomery County, Maryland. Through this award, she will partner with Montgomery College, Maryland’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center to conduct an ongoing workshop series that incorporates Playback Theatre, an exercise that invites the audience to participate in the creation of improvised scenes focused [...]

Alums Wanda Whiteside, Ed.D., and Kathy Bell, Ph.D., Receive Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award2024-04-16T12:40:12-07:00

The Role of Community Colleges in Advancing Economic Equity and Social Justice

2024-04-19T10:10:09-07:00

The Role of Community Colleges in Advancing Economic Equity and Social Justice Higher Education Leadership Panel Discussion Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:00 – 9:00 AM Los Angeles | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM New York April is National Community College Month. Join us for an insightful discussion on the pivotal role community colleges play in advancing social justice and economic equity. This event will bring together community college leaders to explore the unique contributions of community colleges in addressing systemic inequalities and promoting access to higher education. Through an engaging panel discussion, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of [...]

The Role of Community Colleges in Advancing Economic Equity and Social Justice2024-04-19T10:10:09-07:00

Virtual Book Launch Celebrating The Transformative Power of Learning Set for April 10

2024-03-26T08:49:16-07:00

Fielding University Press is hosting an hour-long The Transformative Power of Learning Virtual Book Launch on Wednesday, April 10 at 10 a.m. PT | 1 p.m. ET via Zoom. It will showcase Fielding’s 50th Anniversary and chapter authors’ work with discussions led by editors Elena I. Nicklasson and Jean-Pierre Isbouts, D.Litt. Register for Event The Transformative Power of Learning, editors Elena I. Nicklasson and Jean-Pierre Isbouts, D.Litt. This compelling publication is a testament to the enduring impact of Fielding Graduate University's innovative approach to adult education and its pivotal role in shaping transformative learning experiences. The monograph [...]

Virtual Book Launch Celebrating The Transformative Power of Learning Set for April 102024-03-26T08:49:16-07:00

50th Anniversary Celebration – May 2 – Featuring Yamiche Alcindor

2024-04-30T09:49:30-07:00

Anniversary Celebration, Democracy and Social Justice at the Crossroads, Featuring Washington Correspondent, NBC News, Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor, Washington Correspondent, NBC News Join us as Fielding hosts a 50th Anniversary Luncheon commemorating the university’s five decades of innovation and passion as a premier institution of adult education. This celebration will bring together scholars, advocates, and visionaries to explore the theme: Democracy and Social Justice at the Crossroads. May 2 Event Program 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Luncheon at the Rayburn House Office Building, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. Keynote Speaker: Yamiche Alcindor, Washington Correspondent, NBC News, a go-to [...]

50th Anniversary Celebration – May 2 – Featuring Yamiche Alcindor2024-04-30T09:49:30-07:00

Join us for the Spring 2024 Virtual Graduation

2024-03-07T04:49:22-08:00

The Fielding community is invited to attend the Spring 2024 Virtual Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, March 17 from 1-3 p.m. PT | 4-7 p.m. ET. Watch the livestream on Fielding’s YouTube channel here. Join us for a momentous occasion as we honor the achievements of our graduates in recognition of their hard work, dedication, and success. WATCH Graduation

Join us for the Spring 2024 Virtual Graduation2024-03-07T04:49:22-08:00

Dr. Orlando Taylor: A Person to Emulate

2024-03-05T09:43:29-08:00

Orlando L. Taylor, Ph.D. By: Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. The first time I stepped into the offices of Diverse Issues In Higher Education, I was with Dr. Orlando Taylor. He took me there to meet his long-time colleague and co-founder of the magazine, Dr. Bill Cox. As I listened to their wide-ranging conversation, about people they knew, or had known, and projects they worked on together, I was taken by the longevity of their connection to each other. They shared a common spirit in their separate spheres: to advance people of color through mentoring and teaching. In our [...]

Dr. Orlando Taylor: A Person to Emulate2024-03-05T09:43:29-08:00

Honoring Dr. Orlando L. Taylor’s Transformative Impact on Education

2024-03-07T07:42:50-08:00

Orlando L. Taylor, Ph.D. Dr. Taylor was a person of great heart and wisdom. His remarkable contributions have left an indelible mark on our community, and his loss is deeply felt. In recognition of his legacy, we are hosting an event, reflecting and celebrating Dr. Taylor's profound impact on education. At this event, we also hope to generate ideas and opportunities to carry Dr. Taylor’s legacy into the future through the work of the Marie Fielder Center and beyond. Please join us on Thursday, March 7, 2024, 4-5.30 p.m. P.T./7-8.30 p.m. ET to honor the legacy of Dr. [...]

Honoring Dr. Orlando L. Taylor’s Transformative Impact on Education2024-03-07T07:42:50-08:00

Monday, March 11, 2024    Fielding Forward: 50th Anniversary Celebration & A Giving Marathon

2024-02-21T08:40:02-08:00

Fielding Graduate University Giving Marathon Schedule- Pacific Time Zone Every gift received between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. is matched 1:1 by Fielding alum and Board member John Bennett, PhD, for up to $2,000. 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.: Celebrating 50 Years of Change- Fielding's Giving Marathon   Prize: Five random participants who donate in this time slot get "The Transformative Power of Learning" monograph, a 50th-anniversary pin, and a Fielding-branded fancy notebook. 8:00-9:00– Call Across the Globe 2024: 50 Years of Stories. Join us for an online event. To sign-up and for more details: https://www.fielding.edu/event/50-years-of-stories-call-across-the-globe-2024-giving-day/  10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Empowerment Through Giving for [...]

Monday, March 11, 2024    Fielding Forward: 50th Anniversary Celebration & A Giving Marathon2024-02-21T08:40:02-08:00

Fielding Forward: Join Fielding for Call Across the Globe 2024 and Giving Marathon on March 11, 2024 

2024-02-21T11:10:33-08:00

See the Day's Full Schedule Below Since 1974, Fielding Graduate University has been on the cutting edge of the social sciences, from its early adoption of the distributed-learning model to its focus on adult learning. On March 11, 2024, Fielding will commemorate its 50th Anniversary with the annual Call Across the Globe and our Giving Marathon. As Fielding turns 50 in 2024, past, present, and future members of our community are invited to attend Call Across the Globe 2024: 50 Years of Stories on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 8 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. ET. While scholarship [...]

Fielding Forward: Join Fielding for Call Across the Globe 2024 and Giving Marathon on March 11, 2024 2024-02-21T11:10:33-08:00

Fielding to Host State of Diversity Summit on Feb 21

2024-02-12T14:35:57-08:00

2023 has been a year of tremendous change both nationally and internationally. As we move through 2024, our university’s 50th Anniversary, we will find that Fielding’s work in advancing inclusive excellence continues to transform and grow in new and innovative ways.   Please join us on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 8-9.30 a.m. P.T./11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. ET, for the State of Diversity Summit.   The State of Diversity Summit will offer insights into where Fielding has grown in the past two years, where we are now, and where we are headed as we face the headwinds of national and international change. The event will [...]

Fielding to Host State of Diversity Summit on Feb 212024-02-12T14:35:57-08:00

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