Congratulations to Mr. Tom Yeh, Palo Alto University (PAU) Trustee, for receiving the John Gardner Award, presented annually by the Los Altos Community Foundation to extraordinary volunteers who make a difference at local non-profits in the community.

On Friday, February 27, 2015 Professor Philip Zimbardo, gave a two-hour lecture for Palo Alto University (PAU) Bachelor degree program students and guests at the College of San Mateo. Professor Zimbardo, who is an Emeritus Professor at Stanford University and who completed his teaching career at PAU, spoke to over 500 students and faculty about the Psychology of Evil and the Psychology of Heroism.

This year, Palo Alto University will begin its 40th anniversary with a celebration of the institution’s historic past, successful present and exciting future.

Helena Ting, Vice President of Community Development, commented:

Talk summary:  Dr. Zimbardo will share his insights from over fifty years of pioneering research on the psychology of evil – including one of the most well-known studies of all time, The Stanford Prison Experiment. He’ll then share how these insights have informed and inspired his new life mission, the Heroic Imagination Project, which trains people around the world to be wise and effective leaders who rise up and take action against challenging situations.

Have you been involved in or have you witnessed a traumatic event such as a motor vehicle accident, sexual or physical assault, military trauma, natural, or manmade disaster, robbery or other event?

If you have experienced a traumatic event within the last 24 months that has left you overwhelmed, emotionally numb, unable to sleep, or experiencing nightmares about the event, the Early Intervention Clinic may be able to help.

Joyce Chu, Ph.D. is a Core Associate Professor at Palo Alto University (PAU) and Director of PAU’s Multicultural Suicide Research Center (MSRC). Dr. Chu centers her work on the treatment of mood disorders in young adults, adults, and elderly populations, with an emphasis on ethnic minority populations and diversity work.

Jorge Wong, Ph.D., Clinical Adjunct Faculty at Palo Alto University (PAU), Director of Behavioral Health Services at Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) and California Psychological Association (CPA) President-Elect, teamed up with colleague Kristel Nazzal, Ph.D., an Adjunct Professor in PAU’s Bachelors Program who has been recognized by the California Department of Mental Health (DMH) for her distinguishing efforts and dedication to the treatment of diverse and/or underserved individuals, for a special issue of Psychological Service

To celebrate 40 years of Engaging Minds and Improving Lives, Palo Alto University (PAU) will be hosting a variety of exciting events throughout 2015.

Bring friends and family- all are welcome to join the PAU success story. 

Events open to the public will be held throughout the year to commemorate:

Thursday, January 15: Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award Celebration

Palo Alto University (PAU) is pleased to congratulate Raquel Newman, a long-time member of the PAU Board of Trustees, for receiving the Disinguished Volunteer Fundraiser Award at Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day, hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Silicon Valley Chapter on Friday, November 21. 

Sixth year Palo Alto Univeristy (PAU) Ph.D. Clinical Psychology student Nick Grant is currently serving as a member of the American Psychological Association of Graduate Student Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (APAGS-CSOGD). Nick also works with Dr. Peter Goldblum, Co-Director of the organization Center for LGBTQ Evidence-based Applied Research (CLEAR) as a Research Assistant.