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- September 1, 2017
Serving Our Communities Through Collaboration
Recent events over the past month have touched the lives of many of our family and friends through our extended network of faculty, staff and students who are all part of the National University System. From the devastation of Hurricanes Maria and Irma, to the recent earthquake in Mexico City and the mass shooting in ...
- August 24, 2017
City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship Makes Positive Impact in Community
San Diego, Calif. – As the first recipient of the City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship, city employee Nicole McNeil demonstrated her determination to achieve her education goals, graduating this June while giving back to the local community. Her success represents the spirit of an education-focused collaboration launched in 2015 that expands educational ...
- August 1, 2017
Meeting Student Needs with Precision Education
The demand for graduates with a strong academic foundation and superior market-relevant skills has never been stronger. At National University, our commitment to providing innovative programs, services, and academic pathways aimed at fostering student success remains our top priority and will continue to guide this University forward. This summer, we celebrated a significant milestone toward ...
- August 1, 2017
High-Choice Academic Pathways
I am proud that the National University System is dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience to every learner, focused on student success, and ensuring programs and degrees are market-relevant and aligned with workforce needs. As the population of adult learners continues to grow alongside technological advancement, the demand for new education models and high-choice ...
- July 25, 2017
National University to Co-Host Third Annual Better Together: California Teachers Summit
San Diego Teachers to Participate in Free Statewide Day of Learning and Networking to Share Strategies on Timely Topics Such as Anti-Bullying and Effective Strategies for Implementing the New California Standards San Diego, Calif – The Sanford College of Education at National University, which recommends more teachers for credentials than any other university in California, ...
- July 21, 2017
National University Supports U.S. Marine Maggie Seymour’s Run across America to Raise Awareness for Education and Military-Affiliated Causes and Communities
U.S. Marine Corps Captain Maggie Seymour kicks off 100-day, coast-to-coast run in San Diego on July 22, with the support of Title Sponsor National University San Diego, Calif. – National University, which is among the largest private nonprofit universities in California, is proud to support U.S. Marine Corps Captain Maggie Seymour in her run across ...
- July 19, 2017
Precision Institute at National University Launched to Transform Higher Education Through Personalized Learning
The private, nonprofit National University is supporting a four-year, $20-million Precision Education R&D effort to develop a learning platform integrating advanced technologies to help higher education institutions adapt to the individual needs of diverse student populations San Diego, Calif. – Aiming to address some of the most challenging issues confronting higher education today, National University, ...
- June 6, 2017
Fundraising Professional William Burfitt Joins National University as Vice President for Development
Mr. Burfitt has led philanthropic campaigns over the past two decades that have generated millions of dollars, serving in development leadership posts at UC San Diego and The Scripps Research Institute William Burfitt will join National University as vice president for development. San Diego, Calif. – William Burfitt, a proven fundraising professional who has led ...
- June 1, 2017
Congratulations Class of 2017!
President Andrews congratulates graduates as they receive their diplomas at the commencement ceremony in Petco Park on June 17, 2017. On Saturday, June 17, we celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of over 2,000 graduates at our 45th commencement ceremony. More than 20,000 attendees, including graduates and their families, friends and loved ones packed into San Diego’s ...
- June 1, 2017
Congratulations to the National University System Graduates of 2017!
Chancellor Cunningham with his daughter Tressa Cunningham, who earned a master’s degree at NU. In June, the National University System (NUS) recognized more than 3,000 graduates who crossed the stage at three separate commencement ceremonies. On June 17, National University held its Southern California commencement ceremony at Petco Park in San Diego, and that same ...
- June 1, 2017
San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole Named Keynote Speaker for National University Southern California Commencement
National University Alumna Cole to speak at Petco Park at the June 17 Ceremony and receive an honorary doctorate San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole will speak at National University Southern California Commencement San Diego, CA – San Diego City Council President and National University alumna Myrtle Cole— the first African-American woman elected to ...
- June 1, 2017
Published Works by National University Faculty of the College of Letters and Sciences
National University hosted a special event this spring for five of its College of Letters and Sciences (COLS) faculty who have recently published books on topics ranging from the origins of the warfare state to theories of learning. COLS professors honored from L-R: Colin Dickey, Ph.D.; Leslie “Tom” Pollard, Ph.D.; Carl Boggs, Ph.D.; B. Charles ...
- May 31, 2017
National University Professor Linda Travis Macomber Recognized at Athena Pinnacle Awards
Professor Linda Travis Macomber National University Professor Linda Travis Macomber, who brings more than 25 years of experience coordinating health information technology initiatives, was recently recognized for her work as a finalist in the Education category at the 2017 San Diego Athena Pinnacle Awards, which celebrates women in STEM fields. For over 25 years, Professor ...
- May 16, 2017
Standardized Exam Demonstrates Strong Performance by National University BBA Students
A standardized exit program exam, implemented by the School of Business and Management’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at National University, has shown above-average performance across the board by National University students when compared to BBA students at other accredited business schools. Starting in 2013, the standardized exam has been taken by every National ...
- March 1, 2017
Looking Forward to Spring
Students presenting their project to faculty judges at the 2017 Student Scholarship Conference March 12 marks daylight saving time, when we adjust the clocks to “spring forward.” As we move ahead an hour and embrace more hours of daylight, this is also a time to look forward to upcoming events such as commencement, which is ...
- March 1, 2017
Cultivating Innovation and Professional Development
The 2020 Vision for the National University System (NUS) is, "to be an educational system whose graduates are transformed and positively contribute to society." Transforming our students means reimaging education and empowering our shared community of universities. One of the ways we aim to fulfill this vision is by investing in the cultivation of innovation ...
- February 8, 2017
Valentine’s Day Alumni Profile
Occasionally, students at National University gain more than a degree. Sometimes, as an added bonus, they also find romance and love in the classroom. Robert and Cindy Hipwell, both graduates of the University’s School of Business and Management, are one such lucky couple. Robert earned his associate’s degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration and a ...
- January 1, 2017
Commitment to Diversity and Accessible Education
President Andrews congratulates graduates at the 2016 southern commencement ceremony. At National University, we believe that access to education is a fundamental right and we strive to support all students in achieving their educational goals. We are so fortunate and honored to have a University community that represents the great diversity of our nation, and ...