Fielding Alum Makes a Generous Donation to Honor Faculty

2024-07-12T10:42:58-07:00

Stephen Chiang, M.D., Ph.D. Fielding alum Stephen Chiang, M.D., Ph.D. (HOD’2024) has made a generous gift to Fielding Graduate University, establishing the Rosenthal-Nelson-Appelbaum Fund in honor of the exceptional teaching he received from three distinguished faculty members in the School of Leadership Studies: Patrice Rosenthal, Ph.D., Annabelle Nelson, Ph.D., and Richard Appelbaum, Ph.D.  Each of these three faculty members will have access to one-third of the total fund, which can be used at their discretion to further their teaching and benefit Fielding students.  Upon making this generous contribution, Dr. Chiang shared: “Dr. Rosenthal [dissertation chair] taught me a [...]

Fielding Alum Makes a Generous Donation to Honor Faculty2024-07-12T10:42:58-07:00

Fielding Welcomes New Vice President of University Relations Elena Nicklasson

2024-01-22T12:35:25-08:00

Fielding welcomes new Vice President of University Relations Elena Nicklasson Fielding Graduate University proudly introduces Elena Nicklasson as the newest member of its leadership team, taking on the role of Vice President of University Relations. In this pivotal year, marking the university's 50th Anniversary, Nicklasson’s appointment is integral to Fielding's strategic initiative aimed at amplifying the university's engagement and extending its impact both within the local community and on the global stage. Nicklasson, who has been with Fielding since 2017, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to social justice, nonprofit management, and strategic planning. Her responsibilities will [...]

Fielding Welcomes New Vice President of University Relations Elena Nicklasson2024-01-22T12:35:25-08:00

Fielding’s Director of Development and Community Relations Elena Nicklasson Will Present at CASE 2023

2023-03-17T14:51:06-07:00

Director of Development and Community Relations, Elena Nicklasson, will present on the topic of JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) conference. This special session in the Conference takes place on March 20 at 10:45 am. Elena Nicklasson, M.A. Today, educational institutions must take on the complicated task of implementing JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) principles in their organization and creating learning opportunities for their community. Success through synergy is when university departments are strategic and purposeful about leveraging resources to meet the emergent needs of society, the [...]

Fielding’s Director of Development and Community Relations Elena Nicklasson Will Present at CASE 20232023-03-17T14:51:06-07:00

Dr. Dianne Kipnes Library Announcement: Celebrating a New Gift and Launching a Fundraising Campaign

2022-05-17T19:56:57-07:00

Fielding Graduate University receives a generous commitment from The Dianne and Irving Kipnes Foundation and launches a fundraising campaign for the Dr. Dianne Kipnes Library Endowment.  Dianne Kipnes, Ph.D., 1998 School of Psychology alumna and convocation speaker for Fielding’s summer 2016 graduation ceremony, and her spouse, Mr. Irving Kipnes, have pledged $1,000,000 to establish the Dr. Dianne Kipnes Library Endowment.  Previously, Dr. Kipnes shared that she believed that libraries are essential to human development and academic learning. She added: “The education of Fielding students is of particular importance because of the influence graduates will have on both individuals and groups. [...]

Dr. Dianne Kipnes Library Announcement: Celebrating a New Gift and Launching a Fundraising Campaign2022-05-17T19:56:57-07:00

The Influence Continuum Podcast: Living a Full Life with Judy Stevens-Long, Ph.D.

2022-05-13T22:32:03-07:00

The Influence Continuum Podcast is produced by Fielding alum Steven Hassan, Ph.D.  Steven Hassan, Ph.D., is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. His recent book, The Cult of Trump, is already a bestseller.  On the podcast, Dr. Hasan explains HOW mind control works and how to protect yourself from its grips. In the recent episode, Dr. Hassan discussed living a full life and dying well with Fielding’s Faculty Emerita Judy Stevens-Long, Ph.D. Dr. Stevens-Long is an internationally known researcher in adult development, the author of four editions of Adult life, developmental processes, and [...]

The Influence Continuum Podcast: Living a Full Life with Judy Stevens-Long, Ph.D.2022-05-13T22:32:03-07:00

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

Janet Garufis is awarded Fielding Graduate University’s Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Humane Letters

2022-01-14T00:55:26-08:00

“Compassionate, distinguished, and exemplary are three words that embody the many contributions Janet Garufis has made to our community and our university. We are grateful to be able to rely on her wisdom and her commitment to our mission of lifelong learning, social justice, and advancement for individuals, organizations, communities, and society. It is with great honor that we will confer an honorary doctorate of humane letters to signify the immense impact she has had on Fielding Graduate University.” – Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D, President, Fielding Graduate University Janet Garufis On January 15, 2022, Janet Garufis will [...]

Janet Garufis is awarded Fielding Graduate University’s Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Humane Letters2022-01-14T00:55:26-08:00

Fielding Faculty and National Geographic Author Jean-Pierre Isbouts Receives Emeritus Appointment and Honored with Endowment

2021-11-19T18:58:21-08:00

Fielding Faculty and National Geographic Author Jean-Pierre Isbouts Receives Emeritus Appointment and Honored with Endowment Long-term faculty member, director of Fielding University Press, National Geographic author, historian, film director, and award-winning author Jean-Pierre Isbouts, D.Litt., was named Faculty Emeritus in the School of Leadership Studies at Fielding Graduate University. Drs. Katrina Rogers, Jean-Pierre Isbouts, and Pauline Albert The Faculty Emeritus nomination was made by faculty colleagues and the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the resolution to honor Dr. Isbouts for his dedicated service to the University and its students. The appointment was conferred on November 11, 2021. [...]

Fielding Faculty and National Geographic Author Jean-Pierre Isbouts Receives Emeritus Appointment and Honored with Endowment2021-11-19T18:58:21-08:00

Dolores Bunnell Scholarship Aims to Support Early Childhood Educators

2021-08-27T17:49:43-07:00

This scholarship is available to incoming students to help defer the cost of attending the first year of graduate studies at Fielding. Fielding alum (HOD’98) and Trustee Emerita Karin Bunnell, PhD, honors her mother, Dolores (Dee) Bunnell, by establishing a scholarship for early childhood educators and professionals. Mrs. Dolores Bunnell with her students, class of 1978 Human development begins the day a child is born. The experience of early childhood has the most significant impact on one’s life. Birth through age six is a golden opportunity to help children become compassionate and curious youngsters. “Early childhood educators understand [...]

Dolores Bunnell Scholarship Aims to Support Early Childhood Educators2021-08-27T17:49:43-07:00

Tiner-Witt Educational Advancement Scholarship Announced

2020-11-05T15:04:06-08:00

The EdD Leadership for Change Program at Fielding Graduate University is proud to announce the new scholarship honoring long-term faculty members and leaders of the Program, Dr. Kathy Tiner and Dr. Judy Witt. Dr. Kathy Tiner The scholarship honors Dr. Kathy Tiner and Dr. Judy Witt, long-time academic leaders and faculty members of our EdD program. Over the years, both invested their passion, skills, and time in helping the Program's students and alumni develop into strong change agents who have transformed educational and social service agencies, systems, districts, and schools—in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary domains. This scholarship, bearing their [...]

Tiner-Witt Educational Advancement Scholarship Announced2020-11-05T15:04:06-08:00

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