News and Events

From the renowned speakers who headline our Children's School parenting workshops several times a year to the ultimate college celebration—commencement—to the recognition received by faculty and staff, much is happening at Pacific Oaks.

News

 

  • A Message from the New President of Pacific Oaks College and Children's School

    It is with great excitement that I write to you to announce my arrival to Pasadena and the campus of Pacific Oaks. I visited the college over the weekend and met with students and faculty in their classes, a wonderful experience. With each passing day, I become more impressed with this institution’s strong heritage, its mission of social justice, and the eagerness of the Trustees, faculty, alumni, and students, to position the college and children’s school toward a prosperous future.

  • Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School Names Dr. Ezat Parnia as New President

    An academic, educator, administrator, father, and husband, Dr. Parnia brings to Pacific Oaks more than 30 years of experience in higher education, first as a college professor at the University of Hartford and then as a dean and administrator at Cambridge College in Cambridge, Mass.

  • Meet the Next President of Pacific Oaks College

    It is with profound enthusiasm that I write to share the news that our half-year search to find the next president of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School has reached a conclusion. I am pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees this week approved the appointment of Dr. Ezat Parnia as our institution’s new leader.

  • Pacific Oaks Professor Presents at National Conference

    Professor Olga Winbush of the School of Human Development and Family Studies traveled to New England during the summer break to present at the Institute on Descriptive Inquiry conference

  • Pacific Oaks College Charters Nation’s Newest School of Education

    Program areas in Teacher Education, Special Education, and Education Leadership to Build on College’s Half-Century Legacy as a Nationally Recognized Institution for Early Childhood Education

Events

  • Information Session - Mar 1
    Join us for our convenient 90 minute session where you will meet your admissions counselor, attend a financial aid presentation, and receive an overview of our programs and Pacific Oaks Children's School. RSVP for our session today!

  • Information Session - Mar 6
    Join us for our convenient 90 minute session where you will meet your admissions counselor, attend a financial aid presentation, and receive an overview of our programs and Pacific Oaks Children's School. RSVP for our session today!

  • Open House - Mar 24
    Join us for our full-day Open House experience where you will learn more about Pacific Oaks College, our degree programs, the application process, and options for funding your education.Spaces fill fast! Reserve your space below or contact the Office of Admissions at 626.529.8061.

  • 2012 Commencement Date Set
    Pacific Oaks’ 2012 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 12th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium at 11 a.m.