Just in time for the university’s 45th birthday celebration on March 11, Fielding Graduate University has launched a brand refresh with several smart new assets that point to the university’s promising future while acknowledging its cherished past. “As we celebrate the 45th year of our founding,” said Fielding President Katrina Rogers, “it was time for Fielding to freshen up our look as we continue to fulfill our mission in the 21st century.” Here are the updated elements, which have already begun rolling out onto university-branded materials and digital spaces: Vision Statement We shortened our Vision Statement to make it more concise [...]

March is Women’s History Month, and as we also celebrate Fielding’s 45th birthday this month, we remember that women have long been leaders at Fielding, from our founding provost Anna DiStefano, to educators Renate Tesch and Marie Fielder to Presidents Sara Miller-McCune, Judith Kuipers, and of course current President Katrina Rogers. Alum Carrie Arnold, PhD This month, we invite the community to take part in our Article Club -- like a book club, only with less commitment. Simply read this article about research on The Silenced Female Leader by Fielding alum Dr. Carrie Arnold, the recipient of our inaugural Diane [...]

Video Interviews Pose 3 Questions to Fielding Community Members In recognition of Black History Month, Fielding’s Inclusion Council interviewed several members of the university community about their experiences, insights, and inspirations. These interviews were short -- three questions asked and answered in just three minutes via Zoom -- and netted some fascinating responses! For example: Discover how Interim Provost and Senior VP Monique Snowden tries to apply the memories and values of her native Pittsburgh to her work here at Fielding. Find out how Clinical Psychology faculty member Anthony "AGee" Greene is developing culturally competent clinical psychologists to improve the lives [...]

Celebrate Fielding's 45th Birthday with State-of-the-University Address March 11 is Fielding Graduate University's 45th birthday, and to celebrate, university leadership is hosting a Call Across the Globe to gather our students, faculty, alumni, staff, and trustees together from around the world for a special address. President Katrina Rogers, PhD, will kick off the Zoom video conference with a state-of-the-university talk, followed by a look at our academic plans and programs with Interim Provost and Senior Vice President Monique Snowden, PhD. Then we'll hear from new Chief Diversity Officer Tomás Leal. The call will take place at 9 am Pacific / noon [...]

John Dedrick Article from The National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation Community Blog Longtime Fielding Faculty Fellow John R. Dedrick has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation. “John’s new title recognizes the work he has already done, providing leadership to both the foundation’s research programs and its operations,” said Kettering president David Mathews in announcing Dedrick’s new title. “This recognition is long overdue and well deserved.” “It’s an honor and privilege to be part of this organization,” Dedrick said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the foundation.” Since 2008, Dedrick [...]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was many things: an activist, a minister, a great orator, and an icon of the Civil Rights movement – but above all, he was a man of service, and inspired others to be the same. In his honor, we celebrate the ways in which Fielding students, alumni, faculty, and staff serve their communities, whether local, regional, or global. One great example is Fielding's grant-funded Social Transformation Projects (STPs), which encourage research that supports social change. Here are some of the projects: Enacting Collaborative Leadership in Older Adults and Youth Participants from across the globe attended [...]