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- January 24, 2024
National University and South Texas College Announce Degree Pathway Partnership
National University and South Texas College sign partnership agreement to establish a seamless transfer pathway for students and alumni to complete degree programs McAllen, TX (January 24, 2024) — National University (NU) — a distinguished nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student serving institution that serves more than 130,000 learners annually through its degree and professional training programs ...
- January 19, 2024
Inaugural National University Grad Walk Gives Students a More Personal Option for Celebrating Commencement
Graduates to be greeted by former San Diego Community College District Chancellor Constance Carroll, an education innovator and advocate SAN DIEGO, CA (January 19, 2023) — National University (NU) — a nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student serving institution that serves 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students annually — today announced ...
- January 11, 2024
National University and School Districts Awarded $14.9 Million to Expand Research-based Community School Model
With prestigious U.S. Department of Education grant, the San Diego-based university, National School District and San Marcos Unified School District will build community school programs that offer a single stop for children and families SAN DIEGO, CA (January 11, 2023) — National University, which houses one of the largest colleges of education in the United ...
- December 21, 2023
From Troops to Tech Leaders: National University Paves the Way for Service Members to Transition into AI and Data Science Careers
With prestigious National Science Foundation grant, Veteran-founded National University announces new bachelor’s degree helping active-duty military and Veterans up- and reskill for careers in data science and AI SAN DIEGO, CA (December 21, 2023) — National University, National University, a nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student serving institution that serves 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 ...
- December 19, 2023
National University Partners with Jewish Family Service of San Diego to Expand Mobile Healthcare Clinic to Local Underserved Communities
National University announces partnership with Jewish Family Service of San Diego to positively impact healthcare outreach for the San Diego underserved community SAN DIEGO, CA (December 19, 2023) — National University (NU) — a nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student serving institution that serves more than 130,000 learners annually through its degree and professional training programs — today ...
- December 12, 2023
National University Partners with Sports San Diego as a Sponsor of the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl
The 44th annual event on December 27 will match Louisville against 11-time National Champion USC SAN DIEGO, CA (DECEMBER 12, 2023) — National University (NU) — a nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student serving institution that serves 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students annually — today announced it will be a ...
- December 7, 2023
Casey Cuny, National University Educator, Named California State Teacher of the Year
California Department of Education selects National University core adjunct faculty member Cuny torepresent California in the National Teacher of the Year competition SAN DIEGO, CA (December 7, 2023) — National University (NU) — a nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student serving institution that serves more than 130,000 learners annually through its degree and professional training ...
- November 30, 2023
Pioneer in Workforce Relevant Education Launches New Bachelor’s Degree Program to Train Aspiring Data Scientists
National University unveils new data science degree program – with concentrations in AI and Machine Learning, Cybersecurity Analytics, and Bioinformatics – designed to meet burgeoning employer demand for data and AI skills SAN DIEGO, CA (NOVEMBER 30, 2023) — National University — a nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student serving institution that serves more than ...
- November 20, 2023
National University Partners with Sports San Diego as a Sponsor of the Inaugural Rady Children’s Basketball Tournament
The tournament tips off on Thanksgiving Day and features the Iowa Hawkeyes, USC Trojans, Seton Hall Pirates and Oklahoma Sooners SAN DIEGO, CA (NOVEMBER 20, 2023) — National University (NU) — a nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student serving institution that serves 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students annually — today ...
- November 17, 2023
National University Leadership Named to 2023 List of 500 Most Influential People in San Diego
National University’s president and executive vice president of communications and community engagement were both named 2023 honorees SAN DIEGO, CA (NOVEMBER 15, 2023) — National University President Mark D. Milliron, Ph.D., and Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, executive vice president of communications and community engagement, were both honored as one of the San Diego Business Journal’s 2023 ...
- November 2, 2023
National University and the Maricopa County Community College District Reaffirm Transformative Partnership
Innovative educational leaders National University and the Maricopa County Community College District re-commit to advance and expand seamless transfer pathways for students and employees SAN DIEGO, CA (NOVEMBER 2, 2023) — National University (NU), a distinguished non-profit university founded by Veterans and dedicated to working, military, and nontraditional students with over 43,000 students, and Maricopa County Community College ...
- October 31, 2023
National University Recognizes 2023 City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship Award Winners
Four City of San Diego employees receive tuition scholarships to use toward one of National University’s 190+ degree programs San Diego, CA (October 31, 2023) – National University (NU), a nonprofit university serving over 130,000 working, diverse, and military learners nationwide in degree-seeking and workforce training programs, recognized today City of San Diego employees Luis ...
- October 27, 2023
National University Amplifies Support for Military-Connected Community with Employee ResourceGroups
Strengthening Culture and Advocacy for Veteran and Military Spouse Faculty and Staff SAN DIEGO, CA (Oct 26, 2023) – Founded over 50 years ago by a retired U.S. Navy Captain, National University (NU) is proud to announce the launch of two new Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) tailored to serve Military Spouses and Veterans. The introduction ...
- October 27, 2023
National University and Southwestern College Partnership Increases Higher Education Opportunities for Nontraditional, Working, and Diverse Students in San Diego
Renewed partnership between the two institutions reaffirms commitment to remove barriers for more students seeking bachelor’s degrees in San Diego’s South County. SAN DIEGO, CA (OCT 24, 2023) — National University (NU), National University (NU), a nonprofit serving more than 43,000 students and one of the largest private working, military, and nontraditional serving institutions in the United States, and ...
- October 23, 2023
How To Become A Substance Use Counselor
In towns and cities across the United States, there is a growing and critical need for drug and alcohol abuse counselors. Sadly, it’s hard to escape the headlines and daily stories of individuals and families destroyed by addiction, especially with opioid abuse in our country now hitting crisis proportions. People arrive at careers in the ...
- October 6, 2023
Pioneering Adult-Serving University Offers Google Certificates
National University to offer Google Career Certificates to help students, alumni and employees boost digital skills SAN DIEGO, CA (October 6, 2023) – National University — a nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student serving institution that serves more than 43,000 students annually through its degree programs and another 130,000 through its workforce and professional training ...
- September 28, 2023
National University Professor Dr. Sonia Rodriguez Selected by HACU as a Delegate in the Inaugural Cohort of Mid-Level Leadership Program
Rodriguez has been named a delegate in the Inaugural Cohort of the Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program SAN DIEGO, CA (SEPT 28, 2023) — National University (NU), a Veteran-founded nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student serving institution, serving more than 40,000 students, today announced that its Professor, Dr. Sonia Rodriguez, has been selected by the Hispanic Association of ...
- September 26, 2023
Healthier Generation, Harmony SEL at National University, and Kaiser Permanente Spotlight Schools that Focus on Student and Staff Well-Being Among 2023 America’s Healthiest Schools
Over half of 2023 America’s Healthiest Schools prioritized social-emotional health as well as staff well-being San Diego, CA – September 26, 2023 – Alliance for a Healthier Generation, with support from Harmony SEL at National University and Kaiser Permanente, today announced that 450of America’s Healthiest Schools have been recognized for implementing best practices around social-emotional ...