News From Across the System

Fiona Stewart, executive director of development and advancement for Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School, has devoted her career to early childhood education, first as a preschool teacher, then as…

For Claudia Contreras, a student in the Bachelor of Social Work at Pacific Oaks College, the path to an undergraduate degree has not been an easy one. She first enrolled…

Pacific Oaks College will celebrate the graduation of 421 students at its annual commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. PT on Saturday, May 16, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The ceremony…

Educators frequently emphasize the importance of “seeing the whole child.” In practice, this means looking beyond academics to understand children’s emotional development and the influence of family and community experiences.…

Communities across the country continue to recover from deep challenges, including family instability and housing insecurity, as well as ongoing mental health effects from the pandemic. In the midst of…

When fires raced through the communities of Pasadena and Altadena, California, on Jan. 7, 2025, destroying or damaging thousands of homes and businesses, 34 child care facilities were destroyed and…

Grounded in social justice values, Pacific Oaks welcomes students who bring rich lived experiences into the classroom. First-generation and nontraditional learners often work to balance their careers and personal responsibilities,…

For many educators, earning a doctorate is often postponed due to career, family, and other responsibilities. That’s why the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program at Pacific Oaks College was designed…

In response to Los Angeles County’s growing need for qualified early childhood educators and transitional kindergarten (TK) teachers, Pacific Oaks College and the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)…

Discover the biggest challenges social workers face, and how Pacific Oaks College equips you to overcome them. The post Top Challenges Social Workers Face, And How Pacific Oaks College Prepares…

Michele Kambolis, Ph.D., of British Columbia, hopes to provide a path for international students to come to Saybrook and thrive. Saybrook University has created an Alumni Ambassador program to provide…

The multi-site PBM Rise Study is recruiting participants to investigate the effects of photobiomodulation on stress and neurological outcomes in people with epilepsy. The PBM Rise Study, a multi-site, single-blind…

Saybrook Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine student Edward Cleland supports elite performers from esports champions to Olympic athletes. Edward Cleland is a mind-body medicine practitioner and the clinical director at Mind…

Saybrook University is celebrating a significant institutional milestone after earning an eight-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), recognizing the university’s continued commitment to…

A doctoral student shares how personal loss led her to Mind-Body Medicine and a career advancing whole-person maternal and perinatal healthcare. Tamara Thrasher is a doctoral student in Saybrook University’s…

Graduates represent a range of degree programs, poised to make a positive impact in their respective fields. Saybrook University will celebrate the graduation of its class of 2026 on Thursday,…

Saybrook University graduate programs prepare students for health and wellness jobs that blend science, mindfulness, and whole-person care. In a world that tends to separate physical and mental health, a…

What is a consciousness studies degree? Saybrook University’s CSIH specialization integrates psychology, spirituality, and research-based learning. The post What Is Consciousness Studies? Inside Saybrook University’s Degree Specialization appeared first on…

IFNA students can advance into Saybrook graduate programs with a streamlined admissions pathway and limited transfer credit toward select degrees. Saybrook University is proud to announce a new academic partnership…

An interdisciplinary lens on uncertainty shows how expanding awareness, compassion, and creativity can turn shared crisis toward collective healing. The post How Consciousness Studies Helps Navigate Uncertainty and Collective Trauma…

Behind every successful organization are people whose decisions shape how businesses operate and perform. Understanding the behavior that drives business performance is thus essential for leading organizations through the challenges…

The Chicago School’s Alumni Ambassador program is a universitywide initiative to strengthen alumni engagement, support prospective students, and foster professional connections across Canada. Three volunteer ambassadors were chosen after a…

As part of its commitment to advancing integrated healthcare, The Chicago School  introduced a new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program and will welcome its first cohort in fall 2027.…

Each September, as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, organizations around the world work to raise public awareness about suicide prevention and share vital resources for early intervention. This year,…

Graduate education provides students with knowledge and professional preparation, but the transition from student to working professional can raise questions that are difficult to answer in a classroom. Connections with…

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health profession that helps people participate more fully in the activities that make up everyday life. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages to…

Dr. Janette Scardillo, director of Clinical Education and faculty specialist in Physical Therapy at the University of Scranton, brings extensive clinical education experience to her work preparing future physical therapists.…

Chicago School announced the inaugural recipients of its Clinical Psychology Impact Fellowship, a prestigious full-tuition fellowship created to support incoming Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) students dedicated to advancing public mental…

If you asked me to sum up the first half of 2026 in a single word, I’d struggle. “Busy” doesn’t capture it. “Historic” feels closer, but not quite there. Maybe…

They filed in, dressed in bright summer clothes, clustered in groups of two and three, and took their seats at conference tables arranged in two long rows in the high-ceilinged…

Kevin O’Connor, DO, is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, a 22-year U.S. Army veteran, and a former White House physician who served two…

The space was still and silent, just a classroom in waiting, until the women from the 2026 class of Leadership America started to pour in. The lively conversation, shared smiles,…

Jonathan Doris, MD, delivered the keynote address at the first white coat ceremony for IllinoisCOM’s inaugural class of 2030. Best known to “Scrubs” fans as “the real J.D.,” the physician…

The Chicago School today welcomed its first cohort of students to the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM), Chicago’s first new medical school in nearly a century. IllinoisCOM will educate…

When the first cohort of students at the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) begins classes in 2026, they won’t simply be starting medical school; they’ll be helping shape a…

During Women’s History Month in March, I published an article about how women are paving the way in integrated health. The article featured small excerpts from interviews with three brilliant…

During Women’s History Month, I published an article about how women are paving the way in integrated health. The article featured small excerpts from interviews with three brilliant women: Adrianne…

During Women History Month, I published an article about how women are paving the way in integrated health. The article featured small excerpts from interviews with three brilliant women: Adrianne…

  In this episode of Ed Tech Hour, author, poet, publisher, and founder of Words Eclectic Publishing Diedra Price, Ed.D., talks about her upcoming book, Sugar Uncoated A to Z.…

Illinois’s justice system is being asked to answer questions that often begin long before someone enters a courtroom. Many people who enter the system are carrying untreated mental health concerns…

From Broadway to the streets of Philadelphia, a journey through America’s past becomes a meditation on what each generation owes the next. BY DEAN BRANDY PRICE Constitution Day was Sept.…

BY ISABEL NELSON Drawing on a career in federal courts, Kathryn Lohmeyer Rohrer approaches teaching as an opportunity to make the law accessible and prepare students to serve others. Kathryn…

A professor who led government reforms in New York City shares a lifetime of legal knowledge with the students of The Colleges of Law. When he graduated from college, Eric…

As America nears its 250th birthday, a journey along the Civil Rights Trail becomes a meditation on memory, history, and the currents that still shape the nation. BY BRANDY PRICE…

Artificial intelligence is changing compliance by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive risk assessment, and automated regulatory analysis. For legal professionals, this means shifting from manual oversight to strategic governance of AI-driven…

A hybrid J.D. program combines flexible online learning, hands-on legal training, and responsible AI use to prepare today’s law students. Technology is changing how work gets done, and both clients…

Learn how a hybrid J.D. program builds practical legal skills through mentorship, research training, and real-world application. Request information today From the very beginning of their careers, lawyers must be…

A leading constitutional scholar joins graduates at a milestone moment shaped by academic rigor, access, and a commitment to community impact. The Colleges of Law today announced that Erwin Chemerinsky,…

The department’s events connected students with advisors and mentors for guided practice and meaningful engagement. The Student Success and Bar Preparation Department shares the following update. This spring, the department…

This article, written by a student at The Colleges of Law, reflects on 250 years of America’s promises, progress, and the people who shaped them. Note: This article’s student author…

Douglas Reeve blends teaching and law, guiding students to build strong foundations and see their future in the legal profession. BY ISABEL NELSON Douglas Reeve, an instructor at The Colleges…

Law students explore liberty, equality, and justice, examining how the nation’s founding ideals are interpreted and challenged today. BY BRANDY PRICE In 1776, a fledgling nation declared its independence and…

Discover seven ways faculty mentors support Hybrid J.D. students in California, from orientation and academics to wellness, career guidance, and bar prep. Hybrid J.D. students come to law school with…

Brandy Price’s journey from teacher to dean shows how a commitment to access, representation, and community shaped her leadership at The Colleges of Law. BY ISABEL NELSON The Colleges of…

As the nation nears its 250th anniversary, democracy depends on citizens who understand constitutional rights, limits, and civic responsibilities. By JIAE MOON, J.D., CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PROFESSOR With the 250th anniversary…

Adjunct professor Justin Tuttle honors his family’s legal roots but redefines what that legacy means. BY REBECCA KOCH For most families, a fifth generation following in the same profession would…

BY THE COLLEGES OF LAW The Colleges of Law, credited with launching California’s first accredited Hybrid J.D. program, announced the appointment of Brandy Price, J.D., as its new Dean and…

Explore legal careers that serve the underserved. The Colleges of Law prepares students to advocate for justice and equity through public interest law. Too often, the people who need legal…

California extends Provisional Licensure Program for Feb 2025 bar takers, allowing supervised practice while awaiting admission. BY THE COLLEGES OF LAW The State Bar of California has announced an important…

In addition to providing a more streamlined process for administrative legal tasks, blockchain technology also offers a secure way of storing sensitive legal data. As blockchain technology continues to transform…

Higher education is under financial pressure like never before. Rising costs, shrinking enrollments, and tuition-dependent models are forcing leaders to make hard choices about what to cut and what to…

The Community Solution Education System has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Camosun College opening opportunities to develop academic pathways for Camosun students to all six institutions within the…

Shrinking enrollments and financial strain are pressuring colleges nationwide, but survival isn’t about cutting to the bone. It’s about rethinking how institutions scale, collaborate, and innovate. In this episode of…

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce—but most colleges and universities are still figuring out what it means for teaching, learning, and leadership. In this episode of Radical Cooperation, Dr. Michael…

Bold ideas alone don’t drive change in higher education. They need structure, support, and shared commitment to take root. In this episode of Radical Cooperation, Dr. Michael Horowitz speaks with…

What does it mean for a university to truly be of the community and not just in it? Dive into this transformative conversation about civic engagement and how higher education…

Online education has become essential, but the bar keeps rising. Today’s students expect flexibility, relevance, and connection. Can small colleges lead the next chapter of online learning? In this roundtable…

How can higher education better prepare students for lives and careers that work? In this episode of Radical Cooperation, Dr. Michael Horowitz is joined by Elizabeth Erickson, Executive Director of…

What’s stopping higher education from reaching its full potential? In this episode of Radical Cooperation, Dr. Michael Horowitz sits down with Dr. Beronda Montgomery—biologist, author of Lessons from Plants, and…

What drives true collaboration in complex organizations? Dr. Michael Horowitz sits down with Dr. Edward Bergmark, Chair of The Community Solution Board of Trustees and founder of Optum at UnitedHealth…