Social Work Student Turns Personal Loss Into a Career Helping Others
Claudia Contreras recommitted herself to completing her degree in social work and combating addiction following the death of her daughter.
Fulfilling Our Mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Building on its first successful year of serving students at Pacific Oaks, the Student Success Center is expanding its impact.
Trending: #FightforJustice
From pounding the pavement to using hashtags, activists have found a new way to unite.
Hope: A word from President Jack Paduntin
This year's theme from Voices magazine shows how Pacific Oaks has been a light in trying times.
How a helping hand created a humanitarian
Meet the Pacific Oaks College alumnus whose personal experience fleeing Vietnam as a child refugee inspired him to become a mentor and advocate for those experiencing homelessness.
Nurturing the Roots of Learning
The legacy of Pacific Oaks is measured in the combined impact of both the college and the children’s school to build a trusting, loving community that extends far beyond their respective walls.
Humane Resources
Caught off guard by high quit rates and labor shortages, businesses must search for new and creative ways to attract and retain workers.
A is for access
More than half of low-income children enter kindergarten unprepared. When early childhood education is missing, how can teachers fill in the gaps?
In-clu-sion: A word from Pacific Oaks
Dr. Patricia A. Breen, President of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School, introduces the theme of the spring 2017 issue of Voices magazine: inclusion.
“Is everything OK?”
A single question can start the process of a child overcoming trauma.
Pacific Oaks Celebrates New Program Developments
With advancements in programs and accreditations, Pacific Oaks College recommits to maintaining the highest academic standards and expanding opportunities for our students.
