From Skeptic to Advocate: Yolanda Carlos’ Mark on Education
In her early adulthood, Yolanda Carlos, M.Ed., pursued other career paths before finally finding her true calling in the field of education.
Pacific Oaks Faculty: Dr. Ruben Cortez
Dr. Ruben Cortez spreads the message of diversity, community, and purposeful instruction to help future educators become more effective teachers in the classroom.
Pacific Oaks Faculty: Dr. Eugenia Rodriguez
Pacific Oaks alumna and professor Eugenia Rodriguez, Psy.D., LMFT, is leading the institution into the future of family therapy and social work.
Hope for the Future
Pacific Oaks faculty member Dr. Mary Starks delivers keynote address at John Hope Continuation High School’s 2022 commencement ceremony
Pacific Oaks Hosts Pride Panel with Community Members
Members of the Pacific Oaks community come together to discuss various topics affecting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Delta Means Change
Dr. Carlene Fider and Dr. Cassandra Peel, published a supportive message for the community as a guest opinion piece in Pasadena Now.
First Diversity Scholarship recipient realizes her dreams at Pacific Oaks
Margareta Anthonius recounts her journey to Pacific Oaks College and what the scholarship has meant to her.
Pacific Oaks’ Jerell Hill, Ed.D., publishes opinion on equity-focused education
Dr. Hill, dean of the School of Education at the Pasadena and online campuses, discusses approaches to more equitable learning in “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.”
Bree E. Cook, Psy.D., joins Hillsides board of trustees
Bree E. Cook, Psy.D., vice president of academic affairs at Pacific Oaks College, previously served on two committees for the organization.
The Pacific Oaks community comes to terms with the Chauvin verdict
Dean of Students Michael Lopez-Patton reflects on a student forum held on the occasion of the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict.
Faculty member Gabe Young, Ph.D., LMFT, pens Psychology Today article
Dr. Young recently published “Shrink Mindset: A Child Therapist’s Warning About ‘Growth’.”
