Pacific Oaks College

10/27/2025

Ready to take the next step toward your degree—and your purpose? 🌿

Join us for our Virtual Open House this Wednesday, October 29, created with your busy schedule in mind. Discover programs in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Credentialing, and Global Business Leadership.

You’ll hear directly from Deans and core faculty, explore supportive services like tutoring and financial aid, and get personalized advice on what to expect as a working adult returning to college.

Your experience, your voice, and your future matter here. 💚

🔗 Register now to save your spot. https://ow.ly/frBV50XiCyF

10/15/2025

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude and pride.

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we join communities across the nation in honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx individuals whose impact continues to shape our world.

Here at Pacific Oaks College, we celebrated with vibrant festivities featuring cultural displays, food, live music, and community activities. Our gallery also paid tribute to Hispanic educators, leaders, and cultural contributors whose voices continue to inspire our students and strengthen our community. 💚

As we end this month of recognition, we reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces where every story is valued, every voice is heard, and every student is empowered to transform their community, today and every day.

10/10/2025

Community in action 💚

Last weekend, our Pasadena campus was filled with purpose as we welcomed the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights for a volunteer training session.

Here at Pacific Oaks, we know the power of community is built on showing up for one another, for our students, and for those who need a voice. We’re proud to stand alongside organizations like the Young Center whose work reflects the heart of our mission: advocating for equity, dignity, and belonging for all.

09/24/2025

What if online classes felt more like community than conference calls? Ruben Cortez, Ed.D., faculty in Human Development and Education, is exploring how virtual reality can transform remote learning into an engaging, connected experience for students and teachers alike. From campfires to the Oval Office, Dr. Cortez’s VR classrooms are reshaping what it means to learn online. Read more at the link below!

Ruben Cortez, Ed.D., seeks to improve the online teaching experience using advances in virtual reality technology.

09/12/2025

Helping children process and overcome trauma can begin with a single question. Read on to discover what questions to ask and helpful tips to help children navigate life's challenging moments and experiences.

A single question can start the process of a child overcoming trauma. And who best but teachers—who children spend copious amounts of time with—to help?

09/12/2025

Whether you're passionate about education, human development, social work, or business and management — we believe in you. Our programs are designed for real life, with flexible options and supportive faculty who see you as more than a student — they see you as a future changemaker. Wherever you are in your journey, there's time to explore a future with us. Our next term starts next month (October 20)! Explore our programs and take the next step forward. https://www.pacificoaks.edu/

09/05/2025

Jorge Ramirez, Ed.D., a Pacific Oaks alumnus and a member of our early childhood education faculty highlights some of the challenges in finding transitional kindergarten educators with EdSource. Read on:

Credentialed teachers often lack experience teaching 4-year-olds, while those with experience teaching preschool often lack a teaching credential.

09/04/2025

To our new and continuing students, we wish you a successful fall term. Here, we hope you feel supported, encouraged, and inspired as you work to pursue your educational and professional goals. To those exploring earning their degree— our next term begins October 20. Take the next step forward, today! https://ow.ly/gOJR50WQTMk

09/01/2025

We honor the incredible work of those who dedicate their lives to service and change—educators, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and community advocates.

We’re always inspired to see how you’ve transformed your passion into purpose.

08/29/2025

California now has the largest and fastest growing early education program in the country especially now that every 4-year-old is eligible for transitional kindergarten programs. Our Executive Director of Early Childhood Programs, Judy Krause, Ed.D., emphasizes the unique opportunity these programs offer young learners. Read more:

At least 200,000 students are expected in California TK classrooms this fall. The classes are a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.

08/27/2025

Our community gathered on our patio courtyard—to honor the life, legacy, and impact of Leanne Wruck, Ph.D. Her time with us as Interim President as well as in her role as Chief Academic Officer at The Community Solution Education System left a deep and lasting impact on both our College and the Children’s School.

We planted a lemon tree, one of Dr. Wruck's favorite California-grown fruits, alongside a commemorative plaque. All who worked with her benefitted from her profound dedication to transformative education, student success, and inclusive leadership.

As students, faculty, staff, and visitors arrive on campus, the tree will be there to welcome them. May it be a symbol of all she helped nurture and grow here at Pacific Oaks. Her legacy will forever be rooted in the spirit of our College and Children's School.

08/21/2025

Some moments deserve to be relived. Watch our Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony — a celebration of milestones, memories, and new beginnings. https://ow.ly/fj1050WJKs7