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PAU Impact Magazine
Stories. Insights. Impact.
PAU Impact Magazine is published by Palo Alto University to share stories, insights, and achievements from across our community.
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Faculty & Research
At PAU, faculty are leading researchers, clinicians, and mentors who create a learning environment grounded in real-world experience, evidence-based practice, and student support.
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Renowned Faculty
Our faculty are global experts delivering 1:1 mentorship and driving cutting-edge research.
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Research
Our research labs equip students with the advanced skills needed to address complex challenges.
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Latest News
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Palo Alto University Launches Center for Translational Research in Behavioral Science
Palo Alto University launches a new Center for Translational Research in Behavioral Science, connecting research, technology, policy, and real-world impact.
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PAU’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Earns Full Eight-Year CACREP Reaffirmation
CACREP has reaffirmed accreditation of Palo Alto University’s M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through October 31, 2033, following review under the 2024 CACREP Standards.
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PAU Expands Professional Development with LinkedIn Learning
Palo Alto University expands professional development for faculty and staff with LinkedIn Learning and the ongoing PAU Learning Series.
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How Play Is Reshaping the Way Some PAU Faculty Teach
What can the science of play teach us about learning? Discover how PAU faculty are creating more engaging, connected, and effective learning experiences.
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Caring for the Caregivers
PAU alumna Stephanie Crockett, PsyD ’16, reflects on clinician well-being, trauma-informed care, and why caring for oneself is essential to caring for others.
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Learning to Show Up: The Work Behind Becoming a Therapist
PAU alumna Madison Ledda-Simmons, Class of 2022, reflects on the experiences that shaped her path as a therapist and the lessons she carries into private practice.
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Michael Kerner and the Miracle Phone on South Pass
From student to trustee, Dr. Michael Kerner reflects on nearly five decades of Palo Alto University history, community, and the enduring impact of a PAU education.
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At the Forefront of Addressing Youth Mental Health in a Digital World
Parents, educators, and mental health experts came together at Palo Alto University's At the Forefront event to explore youth mental health in today's digital world.
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Nationally Recognized Student Research Is Helping Shape Institutional Improvement at PAU
PAU students, faculty, and staff earned national recognition at WSCUC for research demonstrating how student voices help improve academic quality and student success.
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Rethinking the Future of Mental Health Care: Beyond the 50 Minute Session
Eduardo Bunge, PhD, explores how AI can extend mental health care beyond the therapy session, supporting parents in real time while keeping clinicians at the center of care.