50 Years of Fielding

President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D.

Fielding Celebrates 50 Years!

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. 2024 is our 50th Anniversary year, and our community has moved Fielding forward for five decades – and will continue to do so through transformative scholarship and practice for years to come. 

“Graduate Education is a vehicle for social action.” – President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. 

Upcoming Special Events

Provost Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D.
50th Anniversary Welcome Reception & “The Voices of Fielding” Film
July 7, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET
University of the District of Columbia (UDC)

Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D.

Join Provost Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D., for a special celebration at the 50th Anniversary Welcome Reception and the screening of “The Voices of Fielding” film. This event is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ET, marking the commencement of Fielding’s Global Session at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC).

The evening will begin with an opening reception featuring light refreshments, followed by the premiere of “The Voices of Fielding.” After the screening, a discussion will be held with the film’s director, Jean-Pierre Isbouts, D. Litt., alongside Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D., President of Fielding Graduate University. Attendees will also have the chance to win a surprise gift — a collectible commemorating Fielding’s 50th Anniversary.

The Voices of Fielding features graduates from the Navajo Nation, representatives from the Black Student Association, and a broad cross-section of students and alums from all schools at Fielding.

For sponsorship inquiries or to R.S.V.P., please contact Development Manager Marlen Bautista at giving@fielding.edu or 805.898.4029. Fielding alums, faculty, students, and staff should use this link to R.S.V.P.: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSes02CwKTSkIjclZ-TArqgaxJFcP1d4MhGwcmAubpuJggPJaQ/viewform

The event is free and open to the public.

2024 Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation Recipient Ronald Mason, Jr., J.D.
July 10, 2024
4 – 5 p.m. ET
or join us live at Fielding.edu/YouTube

Ronald Mason, Jr., J.D.

One of the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Social Innovation’s signature initiatives is an annual award of the Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation. This award recognizes an individual for a lifetime of achievements devoted to efforts that support equal educational access and success.

Join us in celebrating 2024 Marie Fielder Medal recipient Dr. Ron Mason, Jr., and his lifetime achievements in advancing equal educational access and success of diverse students.

The medal presentation will take place at the University of the District of Columbia campus on July 10, 2024, at 4 p.m. ET (1 hour) and will be live streamed on Fielding’s YouTube channel at Fielding.edu/YouTube. Please direct questions to media@fielding.edu.

• Attend an in-person or virtual 50th Anniversary-sponsored event. 
• Volunteer to help at an event or continue the 2023 volunteerism pledge for Ecological/Social Justice Service into 2024. 
• Plan your own events and add the 50th Anniversary theme to them! One example is to host a 50th Anniversary film screening in your region (more information coming soon). Help us spread the word about events, Fielding’s story, and more during 2024. [put form here] 
• Email communications@fielding.edu to share your Fielding story with us! 
• Give a financial contribution to Fielding HERE>>.