Share Her Story: Frances B. McAllister

2022-03-02T20:31:12-08:00

Frances B. McAllister, "determined to improve the world she lived in." by Katrina S. Rogers, PhD President, Fielding Graduate University Frances B. McAllister Born in 1910, Frances B. McAllister was 77 when I met her—I was 24. Despite our age differences and disparate economic circumstances, we became fast friends. She inspired my love for other people, commitment to something greater than myself, and a lifetime of work in the education and non-profit sectors. In her early years, she advocated for peace and social justice, fought for the creation of community colleges, and promoted women in all [...]

Share Her Story: Frances B. McAllister2022-03-02T20:31:12-08:00

VP of DEI statement regarding events in Eastern Europe

2022-03-01T00:56:54-08:00

Dear Fielding Community, The images and news coming from Ukraine are deeply troubling. As a global community, we stand in support of peace for this region. We have many community members who are from, or share heritage with Russia and Ukraine. We stand in support of those in our university community who are affected by these events. Our thoughts are with those who have connections to the region and are undoubtedly concerned about their families and loved ones throughout this crisis. During this challenging time, we encourage faculty members, students, and staff to reach out to the following services: Students [...]

VP of DEI statement regarding events in Eastern Europe2022-03-01T00:56:54-08:00

Rethinking Black History Month: Owning Black Excellence

2022-02-21T14:26:36-08:00

by Donica Harper Vice-President, Black Student Association Doctoral student, School of Psychology Black women have been fighting since the beginning of time to have their words, work, and value acknowledged. As the American Psychological Association (APA) moved into 2022, the organization published an apology acknowledging their minimization the voices of Black feminists, psychologists, and social activists who for the last 100 years to have heard and respected. (see APA Apology to People of Color for APA's Role in Promoting, Perpetuating, and Failing to Challenge Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Human Hierarchy in the U.S.) It's now time that the Black voices [...]

Rethinking Black History Month: Owning Black Excellence2022-02-21T14:26:36-08:00

Black History Month: An Interview with Alum Bill White, EdD

2022-02-17T23:23:40-08:00

An interview with Fielding alum Bill White, EdD Earlier this year, we shared that the National Diversity Collaborative, Inc. has launched the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEI&A) Ambassador Certificate training in partnership with Fielding’s Institute for Social Innovation (ISI). Dr. Bill White As part of Black History Month discussions at Fielding, we interviewed Dr. White on his vision for the Program and the DEI work. Fielding alumni, faculty, students, and staff receive a 25% discount when signing up for the Program. For further details about the Program and to sign up, contact VP of Administration, Rosa [...]

Black History Month: An Interview with Alum Bill White, EdD2022-02-17T23:23:40-08:00

DEI Critical Conversations: Where Do We Go From Here?

2022-03-03T00:16:46-08:00

Where do we go from here? Panel Discussion February 24, 2022 4:00-5:30 PM Los Angeles | 7:00 – 8:30 PM New York | 12:00 – 1:30 AM London | 3:00-4:30 AM Nairobi | 8:00-9:30 AM Shanghai Black History Month serves as an opportunity to reflect on the rich history and contributions of Black people in advancing civil and human rights for all. In honor of those contributions,  Fielding Graduate University invites participation in a presentation by Dr. Lenneal Henderson as Carter G. Woodson, the inventor of Black History Month, providing a greater understanding of the origin and meaning of [...]

DEI Critical Conversations: Where Do We Go From Here?2022-03-03T00:16:46-08:00

48 Minute Call across the Globe: “Gender Equity Today for Sustainability Tomorrow.”

2022-03-11T14:52:32-08:00

Join Fielding’s 48th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, March 11, at 5:00 am Los Angeles time. This year the theme for the Call reflects International Women’s Day theme: Gender Equity Today for Sustainability Tomorrow. Our annual Call across the Globe has become a tradition since Fielding’s 45th Anniversary. It is an opportunity for the Fielding community to celebrate our university’s Anniversary and come together for a learning opportunity. Keeping in mind the life-long learners that all Fielding community members are, we have designed a dynamic program for you. See below and sign up today! Also, we invite you to join our [...]

48 Minute Call across the Globe: “Gender Equity Today for Sustainability Tomorrow.”2022-03-11T14:52:32-08:00

Fielding alum Thelma Jackson, EdD, featured in South Seattle Emerald

2022-06-13T14:24:25-07:00

Thelma Jackson, EdD (Photo courtesy of Rise Up for Students) FIELDING STAR ALUMNI ALERT:  Fielding alum Thelma Jackson, EdD, a graduate of the Leadership for Change Program, was featured in Black History Today of the South Seattle Emerald for having “both planted and watered seeds of quiet impact for more than 30 years to create real change across the educational landscape.” Dr. Jackson graduated in 2002, and her dissertation research, Nurturing The Whole Learner: Education as Ministry, aimed at understanding the essence of young African American Academy successes against all odds. Her research contributed to understanding the “ministering [...]

Fielding alum Thelma Jackson, EdD, featured in South Seattle Emerald2022-06-13T14:24:25-07:00

Dr. Sally Peterson Research Excellence Award – Now Accepting Nominations

2022-02-10T14:09:41-08:00

Dr. Sally Peterson We are proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Sally Peterson Research Excellence Award. The Dr. Sally Peterson Research Excellence Award is an annual award to a Fielding Graduate University faculty-student collaboration whose work appeared in a peer-reviewed publication in the previous calendar year. The Award is possible thanks to the generosity of the James S. Peterson Foundation, the David B. Peterson Foundation, the Holly Peterson Foundation, and the Michael A. Peterson Foundation. Nominations of candidates for the inaugural award may be made through May 20, 2022. The award recipients will be announced to [...]

Dr. Sally Peterson Research Excellence Award – Now Accepting Nominations2022-02-10T14:09:41-08:00

Fielding EdD Student and STEM Educator Nominated for Nation’s Highest Honor

2022-06-13T14:24:46-07:00

Fielding EdD doctoral student and STEM Educator, Craig Young, was nominated recently for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Craig Young, EdD doctoral student and STEM educator Craig Young is Diné (Navajo) from the Great Navajo Nation and a U.S. Marine veteran. He is Honágháahnii, born for Kinłichíi’nii. His maternal grandfather is Tł’ááshchí’í, and his paternal grandfather is Nát’oh Dine’é Táchii’nii. As a recognized outstanding STEM educator, Mr. Young was nominated recently for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation’s highest honor for STEM and computer science teachers. [...]

Fielding EdD Student and STEM Educator Nominated for Nation’s Highest Honor2022-06-13T14:24:46-07:00

Passing of Fielding Faculty Emeritus Sam Osherson, Ph.D.

2022-01-21T20:08:53-08:00

Sam Osherson, Ph.D. With great sadness, we share the news about the loss of beloved colleague Faculty Emeritus Sam Osherson, Ph.D. A four-day auto-immune storm (ITP) destroyed his platelets and his life. Sam loved teaching at Fielding. He was a dear colleague, an excellent scholar, a caring practitioner, and a prolific writer. Sam held a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Harvard University. He researched and wrote about the complexities of adult life. Sam’s legacy lives on at Fielding. He was the founding director of the Alonso Center [...]

Passing of Fielding Faculty Emeritus Sam Osherson, Ph.D.2022-01-21T20:08:53-08:00

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