Palo Alto University students, faculty, and staff collected nearly 400 pounds of supplies - from food and water to toys and batteries - in an effort to support Puerto Rico residents affected by last September’s massive hurricanes. The donation drive was spearheaded by PAU students, who were compelled into action after widespread destruction left many without basic necessities, including food, water and electricity.
Dear PAU Community:
It is with profound sadness that we confirm the tragic death of Dr. Jennifer Gonzales Shushereba, a 2013 graduate of the PGSP Stanford PsyD Consortium at Palo Alto University. Dr. Gonzales Shushereba was one of three staff members of The Pathway Home in Yountville, who died after having been taken hostage by a former patient. Jennifer was an extremely positive and caring individual, as well as a talented psychologist who was truly committed to serving our Veterans. Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time.
Press release from the Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law, on a fascinating study conducted at Palo Alto University that identifies predictors of relationship dissolution among same-sex and heterosexual couples. PAU Professor and Director of LGBTQ Area of Emphasis, Dr. Kimberly F. Balsam is the Principal Investigator and lead author on this study.
In Spring 2017, the PAU Latinx Task Force (LTF) was formed with a Unity Grant award from the PAU President’s Office. Faculty, students, and staff joined forces across programs and branches to implement projects serving the Latinx/Hispanic community within PAU and the surrounding community. With the support of the LTF Steering Committee, chaired by Dr.
Introducing a new bilingual stop smoking study conducted entirely online at SFStopSmoking.org (en Español: sfdejardefumar.org).
Adult smokers can use this free site via smartphones, tablets, or computers to download a stop smoking guide, access tracking tools, and receive text messages to help them quit smoking.
Dr. Amanda Fanniff, Associate Professor at PAU, will be co-chairing the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)’s Annual Research and Treatment Conference in Kansas City from October 25th to 28th, Kansas City. Dr. Fanniff’s research primarily focuses on developmental considerations in the assessment and treatment of juvenile offenders. One of her lines of research focuses on juveniles adjudicated for sexual offenses, including the study of developmentally appropriate assessment and the identification of clinically-relevant subtypes of offenders.
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities across south Florida are preparing for Hurricane Irma to strike. Dr. Lisa Brown, Palo Alto University Professor and Director of the Trauma Program, was quoted by CNN during this critical time on preparing older adults for Hurricane Irma. Dr.
This month, PAU received the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — PAU will be featured, along with 79 other recipients, in the November 2017 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
Dr. June Klein, PAU's VP of Business Affair and CFO, was appointed as a member of the Santa Clara County’s Behavioral Health Board on July 27th, 2017. June has served extensively in leadership positions at both local and international organizations, including the Palo Alto Family YMCA, the Gunn High School Foundation, and the Palo Alto Foundation for Education. She is also a member of Project Safety Net, a community network fostering youth well-being in Palo Alto.