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We believe learning happens best in the context of relationship. Our faculty spend countless hours—both inside and outside the classroom—to serve as professor-mentors, not just teachers. Through close, coaching relationships, you’ll go beyond the classroom, getting not only the knowledge you need but also the wisdom to apply what you’re learning in practical ways.
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Student Highlights
– Masters of Science in Organizational Psychology
– Hometown: Hyde Park, NY
– Hometown: Hyde Park, NY
I am so grateful to be a part of the Vanguard community, especially in the cohort for my particular program.
We all support each other through celebrations and struggles, because we all want to see each other succeed. I've learned what behaviors separate a good leader from a strong leader, and how I can apply those behaviors in my own day-to-day activities. If you express to your professors that you want more learning experience than what happens in the classroom, they will find a way to make it happen. I think that was one of the best academic decisions I've ever made, because it opened more opportunities for me than I could imagine.
– MMasters of Arts in Leadership Studies
– Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
– Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
I appreciate the relationship with my professors because they're mentors who take the time to be there for us.
It's a great program for anyone. You don't have to be in leadership to be in this program. Everyone has influence in life no matter where you're at. There are principles and life applications that can help you in whatever setting you're in.
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Allyson, an Organizational Psychology student shares her experience with Vanguard's flexible graduate program.
Kallie Dovel ’08 and several recent VU alums started a company called 31 Bits, which sells African-made jewelry to benefit the poor in Uganda. In 2010, Reef Sandals released a sandal featuring 31 Bits beadwork.
Nicole Suydam ’95, has accepted the role of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s chief executive officer.
As part of a more than $51 million federal grant for 96 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Vanguard has received a five-year $2.57 million grant to strengthen and expand educational opportunities for Hispanic and low-income students
The Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL) held their annual conference in Anaheim, California on February 5-8, where Dr. Mary Wickman was sworn in as president. Dr. Wickman serves as director of nursing at Vanguard University, leading the program for future health care workers.
Riley Whaling's drill instructor, Gunnery Sergeant Perkins, was about to say something important to him...
I have a new year's challenge for Orange County employers and leaders: Make 2017 the year we stop reinforcing the caricature of millennials as an unmotivated, over-sensitive generation requiring participation trophies.
At a time when many of my friends, family, and acquaintances have chosen to pursue graduate school for the prospects of a professional degree, here I am firmly entrenched in my second year at Vanguard pursuing a Master of Theological Studies degree. Why?
Vanguard University alumnus Jacob Topete is the new principal at California Elementary in Costa Mesa.
To a crowd of over 6000 parents, students, and graduates, editor and publisher of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report, Nathan Gonzales, gave his Vanguard University's Commencement address. The commencement ceremonies for both the undergraduate, school for professional studies, and graduate students were at Mariners Church in Irvine, California.
Vanguard University unveiled a dramatically expanded and remodeled Scott Academic Center on October 3, 2015 to nearly 600 community members, civic leaders, administrators, students and others keen on advancing the history of this 95-year-old university – the first four-year college opened in Orange County. The expansion will allow for Vanguard to increase classroom capacity by approximately 1,500 students per day.
Vanguard University connected over 50 college students with luminaries from the local business community.