Celebrating the Persian New Year
Amin Maghsoodi, director of outside recruitment and cohort development at Pacific Oaks College, shares his family’s Nowruz traditions.
Teaching children to explore equity
Alumna Karina Murillo returned to college in search of ways to bring diversity and equity to the classroom.
Pacific Oaks College actively stands against racism and discrimination
Read the official statement from Pacific Oaks College President Dr. Jack Paduntin in regards to the death of George Floyd.
The Open School opens minds
Imagine attending an elementary or secondary school where the students have as much of a say as the teachers. No more “because I said so,” or a mandatory syllabus, or needing permission to do something as simple as use the restroom.
How Pacific Oaks changed the life of Pasadena’s Stark Spirits owner
Stark Spirits distillery co-owner Karen Robinson-Stark reflects on how Pacific Oaks influenced her career path—from childhood development expert to entrepreneur. Discover the "spirit" she found through her work.
Quinn Hunter McGonagle, Pacific Oaks Children’s School alumna
Q & A With Quinn Hunter McGonagle, Pacific Oaks Children’s School alumna
PO inaugural Virtual Mixer connects students and alumni
Community members reap benefits of connections made during virtual event.
Community connector
Pacific Oaks College alumna Heaven Cisse received valuable hands-on practicum experience while finishing a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. Within days of graduation, the agency offered her a full-time job.
Dr. Andrew Kami, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Class of 2008
Q & A With Dr. Andrew Kami, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Class of 2008
Pacific Oaks College: From self-discovery to transformation
Recently, we asked several of our students, alumni, and faculty what Pacific Oaks College means to them. It was clear from their answers that they feel a part of a community dedicated to making a significant change in the world around them.
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.
Stories from Pacific Oaks College early childhood reporting fellow
The Pacific Oaks early childhood journalism fellow, Deepa Fernandes, focuses on a wide range of issues and implications for policy and practices related to children from prenatal to age five, their families, and communities. Fernandes has access to experts in the field of early childhood education through the community at Pacific Oaks College and The Children’s School. The Pacific Oaks early childhood reporting fellow is funded in part by First 5 LA.
