Published 12-04-12
Submitted by Walden University
Walden University has announced the winners of its 2012 Scholars of Change video contest, an initiative that demonstrates how members of the Walden community put their knowledge to use for the greater good and live the university’s mission of effecting positive social change. The five winners each received $7,500 plus a $2,500 donation to the charity of their choice.
The Scholars of Change program began in 2009 when Walden invited students and alumni to submit short videos showing how they were applying their Walden education and experiences to bring about positive social change in their communities and around the globe. This year the public was invited to vote for their favorite videos through Walden’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WaldenU.
“These five Scholars of Change are representative of thousands of Walden students and graduates who lead and contribute to positive global social change every day,” said Dr. Cynthia G. Baum, president of Walden University. “We are tremendously proud of the impact our community is having and continue to be impressed by the inspirational videos created for the Scholars of Change initiative year after year.”
The 2012 Scholars of Change and their designated charities are:
The Scholars of Change videos and other honorable mentions are available for viewing online at www.WaldenU.edu/scholarsvideos.
About Walden University
For more than 40 years, Walden University has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and their communities. Today, more than 46,500 students from all 50 states and more than 145 countries are pursuing their bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees online at Walden. The university provides students with an engaging educational experience that connects them with expert faculty and peers around the world. Walden is the flagship online university in the Laureate International Universities network—a global network of more than 60 campus-based and online universities in 29 countries.
Walden offers more than 75 degree programs with more than 345 specializations and concentrations. Areas of study include health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration and information technology. For more information, visit www.WaldenU.edu. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.
For more than 40 years, Walden University has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and their communities. Today, more than 50,000 students from all 50 states and more than 150 countries are pursuing their bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees online at Walden. The university provides students with an engaging educational experience that connects them with expert faculty and peers around the world. Walden is the flagship online university in the Laureate International Universities network—a global network of more than 75 campus-based and online universities in 29 countries. Walden offers more than 80 degree programs with more than 370 specializations and concentrations. Areas of study include health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, social work, education, public health, nursing, public administration and information technology. For more information, visit www.WaldenU.edu. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.
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