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April 8, 2026 | GGU News

Golden Gate University Launches School of Psychology

Under the leadership of founding Dean Tom Wooldridge, GGU’s new School of Psychology will prepare students to become mental health professionals and navigate human systems in the age of AI.

April 2, 2026 | GGU News

Nine Accomplished Leaders Join GGU’s Board

Golden Gate University announced today the election of nine new members to its Board of Trustees.

February 5, 2026 | GGU News

Golden Gate University Names Edward Roekaert Executive Vice President and Incoming Provost

Golden Gate University announced today that Edward Roekaert Embrechts has been appointed Executive Vice President and Incoming Provost, effective March 1, 2026. Dr. Roekaert will formally assume the role of Provost on July 1, 2026, following a transition period in close collaboration with current Provost Bruce Magid.

April 13, 2026 | Announcements

Golden Gate University Announces GGU Digital, an AI Global Education Platform

Golden Gate University launches GGU Digital, delivering AI-powered, multilingual degrees worldwide at affordable prices. First programs begin August 2026.

April 8, 2026 | GGU News

Golden Gate University Launches School of Psychology

Under the leadership of founding Dean Tom Wooldridge, GGU’s new School of Psychology will prepare students to become mental health professionals and navigate human systems in the age of AI.

April 2, 2026 | GGU News

Nine Accomplished Leaders Join GGU’s Board

Golden Gate University announced today the election of nine new members to its Board of Trustees.

February 5, 2026 | GGU News

Golden Gate University Names Edward Roekaert Executive Vice President and Incoming Provost

Golden Gate University announced today that Edward Roekaert Embrechts has been appointed Executive Vice President and Incoming Provost, effective March 1, 2026. Dr. Roekaert will formally assume the role of Provost on July 1, 2026, following a transition period in close collaboration with current Provost Bruce Magid.

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April 13, 2026 | Announcements

Golden Gate University Announces GGU Digital, an AI Global Education Platform

Golden Gate University launches GGU Digital, delivering AI-powered, multilingual degrees worldwide at affordable prices. First programs begin August 2026.

April 8, 2026 | GGU News

Golden Gate University Launches School of Psychology

Under the leadership of founding Dean Tom Wooldridge, GGU’s new School of Psychology will prepare students to become mental health professionals and navigate human systems in the age of AI.

GGU Tax and Accounting Career Fair

October 17, 2025 | GGU News

Tax and Accounting Career Fair Connects GGU Students with Top Employers

Ranked among the Bay Area’s top universities producing accounting and tax professionals, Golden Gate University hosted its first post-pandemic career fair, linking students directly with employers in San Francisco’s thriving business community.

Artificial Intelligence in Business

August 4, 2025 | Student Spotlight

GGU DBA Candidates Lead Special Issue on AI in Global Business Journal

Learn actionable insights from GGU DBA candidates on AI’s transformative impact across industries, offering practical strategies for businesses to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

GGU Student Sydney Woodward

July 18, 2025 | Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Sydney Woodward, Master’s in Advanced Financial Planning

Sydney Woodward, Master’s in Advanced Financial Planning student, shares her career journey, her unique approach to financial planning, and why she chose Golden Gate University to deepen her expertise.

GGU alum Nada Perrone takes the helm at Genesys Works Bay Area, expanding opportunities for underserved students. Discover how our 5-year partnership is shaping futures!

July 3, 2025 | Alumni & Giving

GGU Alum Nada Perrone to Lead Genesys Works Bay Area, Strengthening Longstanding GGU Partnership

GGU alum Nada Perrone takes the helm at Genesys Works Bay Area, expanding opportunities for underserved students. Discover how our 5-year partnership is shaping futures!

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March 26, 2026 | Success Stories

Lauren Speeth, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile

Dr. Lauren Speeth — author, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Elfenworks Foundation — has built a career at the intersection of education, philanthropy, and social justice, including a $500,000 grant that established GGU’s Elfenworks Center for Employment Justice.

March 26, 2026 | Success Stories

Karen Hawkins, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile

A GGU-trained attorney and former Director of the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility, Karen Lee Hawkins devoted her career to ethics in tax administration, championing pro bono representation for vulnerable taxpayers and earning the ABA Section of Taxation’s highest honor.

March 26, 2026 | Success Stories

Elisha Finney, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile

As EVP and CFO of Varian Medical Systems, Elisha Finney helped guide financial strategy behind technologies used in cancer treatment worldwide — then carried that expertise forward as a board director for more than a dozen public companies across healthcare and technology.

March 26, 2026 | Success Stories

Melinda Dunn, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile

A GGU MBA alumna and Chair of the GGU Board of Trustees, Melinda Dunn spent more than two decades as Global CFO and Chief Compliance Officer at Sequoia Capital, overseeing financial and regulatory operations across one of the world’s most influential venture capital firms.

March 26, 2026 | Success Stories

Lauren Speeth, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile

Dr. Lauren Speeth — author, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Elfenworks Foundation — has built a career at the intersection of education, philanthropy, and social justice, including a $500,000 grant that established GGU’s Elfenworks Center for Employment Justice.

March 26, 2026 | Success Stories

Karen Hawkins, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile

A GGU-trained attorney and former Director of the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility, Karen Lee Hawkins devoted her career to ethics in tax administration, championing pro bono representation for vulnerable taxpayers and earning the ABA Section of Taxation’s highest honor.

March 26, 2026 | Success Stories

Elisha Finney, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile

As EVP and CFO of Varian Medical Systems, Elisha Finney helped guide financial strategy behind technologies used in cancer treatment worldwide — then carried that expertise forward as a board director for more than a dozen public companies across healthcare and technology.

Info Sessions

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March 26, 2026

Info Session: Finance Programs at Golden Gate University (Tue, Mar 31, 2026)

Info Session for Financial Planning Programs

October 23, 2025

Info Session – Financial Planning

In this 30-minute info session, we explored Golden Gate University’s Financial Planning programs.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

October 22, 2025

Info Session – Bachelor’s Degree Programs

In this information session, we explored Golden Gate University’s bachelor’s degree programs in Accounting, Business, Management, and Psychology.

MS in Marketing Info Session

October 22, 2025

Info Session – MS in Marketing

In this virtual info session, we explored Golden Gate University’s MS in Marketing program.

MS HR Management Info Session

October 21, 2025

Info Session – MS in Human Resource Management

In this 30-minute virtual info session, we explored Golden Gate University’s MS in Human Resource Management program—designed to equip professionals with the leadership, strategic, and technical skills needed to succeed in today’s evolving workforce.

Master of Law Studies Info Session

October 21, 2025

Info Session – Master of Law Studies

In this virtual info session, we introduced Golden Gate University’s Master of Law Studies (MLS) program.

Faculty Features

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Two people speaking in counselors office.

September 24, 2025 | Faculty Features

Build a Rewarding Career in Counseling Psychology

Tom Wooldridge, Department Chair of Graduate Psychology Programs, shares his insights about GGU’s Master’s in Counseling Psychology program.

Artificial Intelligence in Business

August 4, 2025 | Student Spotlight

GGU DBA Candidates Lead Special Issue on AI in Global Business Journal

Learn actionable insights from GGU DBA candidates on AI’s transformative impact across industries, offering practical strategies for businesses to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

Theresa Markham shakes hands with student.

July 30, 2025 | Faculty Features

Define Your Business Career at GGU

Theresa Markham, Associate Director of the MBA program, shares her insights about the unique aspects of GGU’s program and how it prepares students to succeed in today’s complex business world.

GGU Graduate Psychology Programs

September 26, 2025 | Podcasts

Podcast: Eating Disorders: A Contemporary Introduction with Tom Wooldridge

Psychology experts explore psychoanalytic insights into eating disorders in this 50-minute podcast with GGU’s Dr. Tom Wooldridge.

Two people speaking in counselors office.

September 24, 2025 | Faculty Features

Build a Rewarding Career in Counseling Psychology

Tom Wooldridge, Department Chair of Graduate Psychology Programs, shares his insights about GGU’s Master’s in Counseling Psychology program.

Artificial Intelligence in Business

August 4, 2025 | Student Spotlight

GGU DBA Candidates Lead Special Issue on AI in Global Business Journal

Learn actionable insights from GGU DBA candidates on AI’s transformative impact across industries, offering practical strategies for businesses to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

Theresa Markham shakes hands with student.

July 30, 2025 | Faculty Features

Define Your Business Career at GGU

Theresa Markham, Associate Director of the MBA program, shares her insights about the unique aspects of GGU’s program and how it prepares students to succeed in today’s complex business world.

Videos

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Robert Shoffner speaks for Black History Month

February 19, 2025

Black History Month at GGU: The Untold Story of Black Business in America

Black history is American history. This was the message of Robert Shoffner, Executive Director of Golden Gate University’s Ageno School of Business, during his thought-provoking lecture.

Gregory Hodge, JD '85

February 24, 2021

Law Alum Advocates for Racial Equity

Gregory Hodge, JD ’85 is a community leader, activist, and organizational development consultant who advocates for the African-American community.

Body of water with city skyline in the background.

August 17, 2020

GGU Partners With Genesys Works

This summer, GGU started a collaboration with nonprofit Genesys Works and Salesforce to offer online business and data analytics courses for underserved high schoolers.

November 1, 2019

Welcome to GGU, International Students

Golden Gate University welcomes students of all nations to study in San Francisco, California — the business and innovation capital of the world.

Downtown San Francisco on a sunny day.

August 16, 2019

Innovation in Practice Series: Kelly Albrink

Kelly Albrink, professional hacker at Bishop Fox, shares stories from the front lines of cyber warfare at GGU’s Innovation in Practice Series.

Downtown San Francisco skyline at night.

August 13, 2019

Innovation in Practice Series: David Franklyn

Delve into fascinating ideas that are arising at the intersection of tech, law, and innovation with David Franklyn, GGU Professor and Director of the McCarthy Institute.

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