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September 14, 2016
Andy Lerum Earns Scholarship in Recognition of his Dedication to Boosting Technology in the Workplace
San Diego Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer and National University President Dr. David W. Andrews Honor Lt. Lerum at Council Chambers; National University is the City of San Diego’s Preferred Employee Education Program Partner San Diego, Calif. – City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Dept. Lt., Andy Lerum, who has been at the forefront of bringing the ...
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August 18, 2016
Randy Frisch is Named President of City University of Seattle
Seattle, Washington – The National University System announced today that its affiliate, City University of Seattle (CityU), a nonprofit leader in serving adult learners and providing an array of global study programs, has appointed Randy Frisch as President, effective Oct. 1. President Frisch has extensive experience as a leader in the private and nonprofit sectors, ...
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July 26, 2016
National University Faculty Standout Exhibits Academic Excellence with a New Film
Dr. Sara Kelly’s documentary: Model Citizens is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most cherished and secretive pastimes Sara Kelly, Ed.D, Associate Professor in the School of Professional Studies at National University, embarked on a journey to create her documentary: Model Citizens, a project that took her deep into the world of model ...
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July 20, 2016
NU Faculty Member Was Pioneer in Linking Comic-Con to Student Literacy
San Diego, Calif. – The annual Comic-Con International event comes to San Diego on Wednesday, July 20. The four-day convention attracts more than 130,000 visitors, filling the San Diego Convention Center to capacity and generating what Forbes.com has estimated as close to $200 million for the local economy. Legions of fans will flood downtown in ...
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July 15, 2016
2016 National University Military Scholarship Recipients
San Diego, Calif. – National University and the San Diego Padres honor National University Military Scholarship winners annually during a special pre-game event. This year’s Military Appreciation Day event is slated for the Sunday, July 17 ballgame against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. The National University Military Scholarship Program recognizes National University students ...
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July 15, 2016
Dr. Gangaram Singh Named Provost of National University
San Diego, Calif. – Dr. Gangaram Singh, an award-winning educator and administrator with a background in leading strategic growth initiatives, has been named Provost at National University. Dr. Singh, who joined National University in 2014 as Associate Provost, had been serving as Interim Provost for the past year. He became Provost effective July 1, serving ...
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July 15, 2016
National University and San Diego Padres Honor Military Scholarship Recipients at Petco Park
National University’s Military Appreciation Day recognizes accomplishments of military student’s who represent about a quarter of the University’s population; Students to be honored at July 17 game vs. San Francisco Giants San Diego, Calif. – In recognition of the contributions and sacrifices made by our military community, National University and the San Diego Padres will ...
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July 13, 2016
National University to Co-Host Second Annual Better Together: California Teachers Summit
San Diego Teachers to Participate in Free Statewide Day of Learning and Networking, Celebrating the Teaching Profession, and Equipping Teachers with Tools to Better Implement the New California Standards San Diego, CA — National University’s Sanford College of Education, which recommends more teachers for credentials than any other university in California, will co-host the second ...
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July 1, 2016
National University and Leadership Expert, Stedman Graham, Support Military Children Education Efforts at National Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Stedman Graham—professor at National University, New York Times bestselling author, and widely regarded speaker in the topic of leadership principles—was the keynote speaker at the Military Child Education Coalition conference on June 27 in Washington DC. He was joined by National University’s Military and VA Programs team, which hosted a booth at ...
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June 28, 2016
National University Partners with Scripps Health Group to Expand Student Internship Opportunities
San Diego, Calif. – June 28, 2016 – National University, one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in California, is combining forces with a Scripps Health-affiliated physicians group to make it easier for students studying healthcare administration and public health to land internships from among hundreds of local physician groups. National University and Scripps Mercy ...
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June 6, 2016
2016 - National University Nursing Student Emily Stone Commencement
Cancer diagnosis did not stop her from completing classes and academic milestones with the support of National University faculty Emily Stone was just months away from completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at National University, looking forward to helping others, when she found the tables drastically turned. She was no longer just a ...
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June 3, 2016
National University and Teach For America Form Partnership to Train Teachers and Leaders in San Diego
Alternative pathway provides diverse STEM teachers as schools face shortage; Partnership also represents strengthened effort to prepare inspiring teachers SAN DIEGO, June 3, 2016 – As teacher shortages continue to be a topic of concern nationwide, Teach For America-San Diego and National University are launching a new partnership to prepare teachers and leaders in San Diego. ...
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June 2, 2016
National University Partners with CETYS to Meet Needs of Border Workforce
The cross-border education initiative includes plans to launch certificate programs in coordination with Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS) University. Tijuana, MEXICO – June 2, 2016 – National University, a private, nonprofit university that is a leader in adult education, is partnering with one of the top universities in Mexico, Centro de Enseñanza Técnica ...
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May 25, 2016
Wes Moore Keynote Speaker at National University SoCal Commencement
National figure will share his inspiring story of overcoming challenges to succeed in life to an audience of about 20,000 at San Diego’s Petco Park San Diego, Calif. – May 25, 2016 – National University’s Southern California Commencement Ceremony June 11 will feature keynote speaker Wes Moore, a best-selling author, Rhodes Scholar, U.S. Army Veteran, ...
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May 21, 2016
National University Opens Virtual Healthcare Clinic in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Calif. – May 21, 2016 – National University, a private, nonprofit university based in California, announces the launch of an innovative health clinic that uses the latest telehealth technologies to bring comprehensive medical care to residents of the Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts. Among the first of its kind, the clinic has been ...
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May 4, 2016
National University, San Diego Padres Honor Local Teachers
Event Celebrates Exceptional Teaching Through Recognition of all San Diego County District Teachers of the Year, including 13 National University Alumni San Diego, Calif. – May 4, 2016 – In recognition of the region’s exceptional PreK-12 teachers, National University joins the San Diego Padres in honoring San Diego County teachers as the presenting partner of ...
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April 19, 2016
2016 - Meb Keflezighi Named Keynote Speaker
Sacramento, Calif. – April 19, 2016 – Boston and New York Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi – who most recently made history for becoming the oldest U.S. Olympic team runner when he competes at the Rio de Janeiro games this summer – has been named the keynote speaker at the May 1 Northern California Commencement Ceremony ...
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April 19, 2016
2016 - College of Letters and Sciences Recognizes Faculty Book Authors
The College of Letters and Sciences at National University recently hosted the Third Annual Book Author’s Dinner at the Museum of Photographic Art in San Diego to honor the College’s faculty who published books over the past year. The event was hosted by Dr. Carol Richardson, Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences, and ...
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