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PAU IMPACT Magazine

Showcasing the PAU Community and Their Achievements

PAU IMPACT Magazine is published by Palo Alto University to share stories, insights, and achievements from across our community.

Our goal is to inform, inspire, and celebrate the people and ideas that embody PAU’s mission of education, service, and impact. Each edition highlights the scholarship, service, and spirit that define PAU, while strengthening connections among students, alumni, faculty, and friends.

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Michael Kerner and the Miracle Phone on South Pass

Kerner has a strong memory of 50 students in a room together carefully debating the pros and cons of pursuing official accreditation - an ultimately affirmative decision that turned out to be pivotal.

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Inside PAU's 50th Anniversary Celebration Week

For one remarkable week in June, the Palo Alto University community came together to celebrate a milestone half a century in the making.

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A Future Shaped by Human Understanding

As AI becomes more integrated into everyday life, the discussion emphasized the need to thoughtfully evaluate not only what technology can do, but how it should be used.

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The Investiture of President Farouk Dey

Palo Alto University faculty, staff, students, alumni, community partners, and distinguished guests gathered at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, for the Investiture of President Farouk Dey, formally marking the beginning of his presidency and a new chapter in Palo Alto University's 50 year history.

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Caring for the Caregivers

There is a quiet expectation in the field of mental health that clinicians will know how to hold everything. What is less often discussed is what it takes to sustain that work over time, and what it means for clinicians to care for themselves while caring for others.

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The Work Behind Becoming a Therapist

“So much of this work is about how you show up.” That idea continues to guide her, both in and out of the therapy room as noted in a discussion with Palo Alto University’s Master's in Counseling program, Madison Ledda-Simmons, Class of 2022.

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About PAU IMPACT Magazine

PAU Impact is Palo Alto University’s publication spotlighting the people, programs, and ideas shaping the future of mental health and behavioral science. Through feature stories, community highlights, and research-informed insights, PAU IMPACT magazine showcases how students, faculty, alumni, and partners are advancing meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

Each issue offers a window into the university’s academic excellence, clinical training, scholarship, and real-world impact—celebrating the work happening across PAU while reinforcing our shared commitment to equity, innovation, and service.