Faculty member Gabe Young, Ph.D., LMFT, pens Psychology Today article
Dr. Young recently published “Shrink Mindset: A Child Therapist’s Warning About ‘Growth’.”
Dr. Jack Paduntin’s inauguration as Pacific Oaks president
On Tuesday, October 1, Dr. Jack Paduntin was inaugurated as the 11th president of Pacific Oaks College and Children's School.
PO faculty Jerell B. Hill explores culture, poverty, and diversity in Peru
Pacific Oaks faculty Jerell B. Hill presents “Culture and Diversity: the Power of Purpose” about his trip to the 2018 International Congress for Educators in Peru.
Transferring from Community College: The Pacific Oaks Advantage
Transfer students have plenty of colleges to choose from, but Pacific Oaks’ unique ideology and one-of-a-kind transfer process puts it ahead of the competition.
Lifesaver
Myriam Avery built on her Pacific Oaks College master’s thesis to open an international adoption agency. Today, this proud alumna is bringing hope to children who wait around the globe for a family to call their own.
Making experience count
Twenty years after leaving college early, Pacific Oaks College alumna Aubrey Kliaman transformed her life experience into college credit through our Credit for Learning from Experience program, helping her finally earn a degree—or two.
PO inaugural Virtual Mixer connects students and alumni
Community members reap benefits of connections made during virtual event.
The people in your corner when transferring to Pacific Oaks College
Transfer students have a team of advisers and advocates at Pacific Oaks to help them through the transfer process, their college education, and into their chosen career.
Adjunct faculty member Nahid Fattahi publishes Psychology Today article
Professor Fattahi recently wrote “Destigmatizing Mental Health in Muslim American Community” for the publication.
Pacific Oaks’ faculty presents STEAM workshop in China
Yolanda Carlos, core faculty at Pacific Oaks, was invited to present STEAM lectures and workshops in advancement of partnerships across the Henan Province in China.
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.
World view
As Pacific Oaks College’s first student to study abroad in South Africa, recent graduate Paula Swearingen reflects on how the experience prepared her for her current role in early childhood education.
