Palo Alto University is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the University’s Board of Trustees: Carol J. Bobby, Ph.D., and James T. Ioannidis.  Dr. Bobby, brings deep experience in the field of psychology and counseling to her new role on PAU’s Board of Trustees. She served as the president and CEO of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs in Alexandria, VA from 1987 to 2017. She also founded and co-directed the Transitions Counseling Center in Annandale, Va.

Zeno Franco, Ph.D., a 2009 graduate of PAU’s Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program, has been named a co-principal investigator for the All of Us Research Program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, one of 10 cities participating in the program. All of Us is the largest NIH-funded biomedical research project currently underway.   Dr. Franco is a former student of PAU emeriti professors Larry Beutler, Ph.D. and Phil Zimbardo Ph.D. Dr.

Over 200 students graduated from Palo Alto University (PAU) with doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in psychology and counseling during commencement ceremonies held in June.     “Palo Alto University is committed to improving lives by educating and training the next generation of mental health professionals,” said PAU President Maureen O’Connor, Ph.D., J.D. “I am so proud of the time and energy our students have invested in developing careers in psychology and counseling, as well as their commitment to helping others.

  

We asked 2019 graduates from our bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs to share a few thoughts about their PAU experience. We were curious what drew them to PAU, if there was something that stood out during their time with us and, of course, what comes next. We enjoyed their answers and thought you would, too. Wishing our 2019 grads every success!   Charlotte Wilkie, B.S. Psychology and Social Action Why PAU? I was drawn to PAU by the specialization in psychology, as well as the smaller class sizes.

Palo Alto University has announced its commencement speakers for graduation ceremonies taking place in June. Over 200 students will receive degrees from Palo Alto University’s doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s programs. Michelle Fine, Ph.D., will give the commencement address during doctoral ceremonies on June 8. Malik S. Henfield, Ph.D., will give the commencement address during ceremonies on June 22. Honorary degrees will be presented to both speakers.   Doctoral Commencement Dr.

Research being led by PAU faculty member C. Barr Taylor, M.D., is benefitting from two grants that focus on using technology to facilitate therapeutic treatment.  Taylor is among the principal investigators sharing in a $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The NIMH study will evaluate the use of coached programs provided on smartphones to help treat psychiatric common among college students, addressing the critical need for access to mental health services for college students.

Associate Professor Teceta Tormala, Ph.D., presents Christine Isotalo with Outstanding Student award for the M.S. in Psychology program.

Each PAU student finds their way through our doors in different ways. Dennis Haysley’s path was remarkably unique. After spending 20 years without a home and addicted to drugs, Haysley sought help to get off the streets, graduate from college, survive a quadruple heart bypass, and eventually, at the age of 70, reach his goal of earning an M.A. in counseling.

Dr. Zapf is Vice President for Continuing and Professional Studies at Palo Alto University and Founder of Concept Professional Training