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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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May 16, 2017
NU & The San Diego Padres Honor Local Teachers at Teacher Appreciation Night
May 19 event celebrates exceptional teaching by recognizing San Diego County District Teachers of the Year, including eight National University alumni; A National University alum who is State Teacher of the Year will throw honorary first pitch San Diego, Calif. – In recognition of the region’s exceptional PreK-12 teachers, National University joins the San Diego ...
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May 12, 2017
National University History Professor Receives National Recognition
Dr. Alex Zukas, a professor of history at National University, has been selected to participate in a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Institute, “Beyond East and West: the Early Modern World, 1400-1800.” His admission into the NEH Summer Institutes constitutes national scholarly recognition for his academic contributions, which includes his current project developing ...
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April 17, 2017
National University Faculty, Students Present Sea Turtle Research at International Symposium
Research presented at April 15-20 Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation in Las Vegas is contributing to conservation of threatened loggerhead sea turtle San Diego, Calif. – Under the direction of National University professor Mario Mota, a group of students are contributing to international efforts to save the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Their ...
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April 17, 2017
National University Young Writers Competition in Fresno Marks its 20th Anniversary
Annual event encourages area students in 4th-12th grades to explore poetry; May 3 is deadline for this year’s competition, with winners recognized May 19 Fresno, Calif. – Each spring, hundreds of young students in the Central Valley are inspired to express themselves through poetry and prose thanks to the annual Young Writers Competition sponsored by ...
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April 14, 2017
California Assemblywoman Catharine Baker to be Keynote Speaker for National University's Northern California Commencement on April 23
SACRAMENTO, CA – April 13, 2017 – California Assemblywoman Catharine Baker, who serves as vice chair of the state Assembly Higher Education Committee, will be the keynote speaker at the April 23 Northern California commencement ceremony for National University, which is among the largest private, nonprofit universities in California. California Assemblywoman Catharine Baker Entering her ...
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April 11, 2017
2017 National University Student Scholarship Conference
April 11, 2017 – More than 60 research projects were presented by students from throughout California at the 2017 National University Student Scholarship Conference in San Diego. Research was presented through posters, displays, films and online video conferencing that represented a wide variety of scholarship across all disciplines, including education, technology, science, communication and the ...
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March 31, 2017
Dr. Alfred Ntoko Joins National University as Dean of the School of Business and Management
San Diego, CA – National University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alfred Ntoko as dean of the School of Business and Management, effective March 31. Dr. Ntoko comes to the private, nonprofit National University from Empire State College of State University of New York, where he served as provost and vice president ...
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March 21, 2017
National University to Offer Teacher Education Programs in Contra Costa County Through Partnership with John F. Kennedy University
The institutions — both part of the National University System — are addressing a region-wide need for more special education and elementary and secondary teachers Pleasant Hill, Calif. – To help meet a need to prepare qualified teachers for unfilled teaching positions in Contra Costa County, the National University Sanford College of Education will expand ...
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March 16, 2017
National University Partners with The Salvation Army SoCal to Expand Los Angeles Health Care Services
The National University Nurse-Managed Clinic opens two new sites at Salvation Army locations in Compton and Inglewood; the sites offer telehealth technologies and community-based approaches to addressing health needs in underserved communities LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – National University, a private, nonprofit university based in California, and The Salvation Army sites in Compton and Inglewood are ...
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March 13, 2017
National University's Master of Criminal Justice Program Ranked #15 by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the private, nonprofit National University’s online Master of Criminal Justice among the Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs in the nation. National University’s program was ranked #15 nationwide based on a rigorous assessment of dozens of schools in five categories of student engagement; faculty credentials and training; admissions ...
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March 8, 2017
National University Highlights Exceptional Student, Jayshree D. Patel, on International Women's Day
March is Women’s History Month, and on March 8 we specifically celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, Be Bold for Change, calls to mind one of National University’s international students who continues to persevere toward achieving her educational goals. Jayshree Patel grew up in Gujarat, India as the only girl in a large, close-knit ...
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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 ...
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December 7, 2016
The Nation's Fifth Largest School District Adopting Sanford Harmony Program to Strengthen Student Development and Success
The social emotional learning program is being introduced nationally by National University and is now in more than 20 states, including Pre-K through fifth-grade classrooms in Clark County School District Clark County, Nev. – The Sanford Harmony program, a research-based social emotional learning program, has reached a significant milestone with district-wide implementation taking place in ...
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