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EdD Leadership for Change Program Welcomes New Director: Catharine Penfold Navarro, Ph.D.
Dr. Cathy Navarro Fielding Graduate University is delighted to announce Dr. Catharine Penfold Navarro as the new Program Director of the Ed.D. Leadership for Change Program. A transformational higher-education leader, Dr. Penfold Navarro brings a wealth of experience, an impressive academic background, and a passion for equity-driven leadership to Fielding’s distinguished program. Dean of Faculty Kathy Geller, Ph.D., said about the appointment: “It is my pleasure to announce [...]
Celebrating the Legacy of Marie Fielder: Webinar Presentation by Fielder Fellows
The Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education invites you to an inspiring webinar honoring the legacy of Dr. Marie Fielder, a pioneer in educational equity and social justice. This event will feature Fielder Center Fellows, including students and alumni, who are leading impactful initiatives in their fields. These speakers are true change agents driving impactful initiatives that reflect Dr. Fielder’s commitment to democracy, leadership, and educational equity. [...]
Fielding University Press Celebrates 10th Anniversary: Join Authors’ Discussion On January 10
Fielding University Press Celebrates 10th Anniversary: Join Authors’ Discussion On Jan. 10 A decade ago, Fielding President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D., supported the vision of Faculty Emeritus Jean-Pierre Isbouts, D.Litt., to establish Fielding University Press. Today, the Press stands as a testament to the power of ideas. Since its inception, the Press has championed works that illuminate critical issues, spark transformative conversations, and deepen our collective understanding of the [...]
A New Year Message from President Katrina S. Rogers, PhD
Dear Fielding Community, Happy New Year 2025! As we step into this new year, I invite you to view my New Year message below or on Fielding’s YouTube channel (direct link here). This year holds special significance for me, as I prepare to retire at the end of January after twelve wonderful years of serving as Fielding’s president. I look forward to connecting with many of you—whether in person [...]
Fielding Community Mourns the Loss of Alumna Dianne Kipnes, Ph.D.
Fielding Graduate University mourns the passing of Dr. Dianne Kipnes (PSY’98), a distinguished alumna and former trustee whose profound contributions left an enduring legacy within our community. Dr. Kipnes, who earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding, exemplified a lifelong commitment to the clinical psychology profession, education, and philanthropy. Her dissertation, “Cohesion and Outcome in a Short-Term Psychodynamic Loss Group,” examined measures of cohesion in short-term groups and [...]
John L. Bennett, Ph.D., Appointed Fielding’s Interim President
The following message is from the Chair and Vice Chair of Fielding’s Board of Trustees. Dear Fielding Community: On behalf of the Fielding Board of Trustees, we would like to inform you about two important and interrelated decisions made recently by the Board. The first is that the Board has canceled the search for a new permanent President. As a result of discussions at the board meeting, we decided to [...]
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