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July 30, 2014
Faculty Accolades: Professor's Artwork Featured at Exhibition
Annette Cyr’s work on display Aug. 1-Aug. 30 among selected works at Athenaeum’s 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition in La Jolla, Calif. A painting by Annette Cyr of National University’s College of Letters and Sciences, has been selected to be part of the Athenaeum’s 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition in La Jolla, Calif. Cyr’s work was chosen ...
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July 30, 2014
National University's Sanford Education Center Receives Anonymous $9.22 Million Gift
Generous gift is largest in university’s history San Diego, Calif. – July 30, 2014 – National University, California’s second-largest private, nonprofit university, announced today an anonymous $9.22 million gift for the Sanford Education Center, which is being created to affect positive change in our society through programs that support the development of nonprofit leaders, teachers ...
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July 23, 2014
2014 - National University Renames School of Engineering and Computing
Innovative programs include Cyber Security and Information Assurance, and Data Analytics San Diego, Calif. – July 23, 2014 – National University’s School of Engineering, Technology and Media has officially changed its name to the School of Engineering and Computing, effective July 1. The updated name is meant to reflect more clearly the School’s innovative programs ...
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July 9, 2014
2014 - National University Golf Instructor Qualifies for U.S. Senior Open Championship
San Diego, Calif. – July 9, 2014 – National University Golf Academy Director of Instruction, Ted Norby, has qualified and will be competing in the 2014 U.S. Senior Open Championship, to be held at Oak Tree National, in Edmond, Oklahoma, July 10-13. Ted shot an impressive 69 during the United States Golf Association (USGA) sectional ...
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June 24, 2014
2014 National University and San Diego Padres to honor Military Scholarship Recipients
National University’s Military Appreciation Night includes a reception thanking military guests and community leaders during Saturday game vs. San Francisco Giants San Diego, CA – June 24, 2014 — In recognition of our military community, National University and the San Diego Padres will honor ten inaugural recipients of the National University Military Scholarship at the ...
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June 23, 2014
Dr. Gangaram Singh Joins National University
San Diego, Calif. – June 20, 2014 – Dr. Gangaram Singh, an award-winning educator and administrator with a background in leading strategic growth initiatives, has been named Associate Provost at National University, effective July 1. Dr. Singh comes to National University from San Diego State University (SDSU) where he previously served as Department Chair, Associate ...
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June 4, 2014
2014 Commencement Keynote Speaker
San Diego, Calif. – June 4, 2014 – Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, an Army Veteran and four-time recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal who has dedicated her career to empowering the next generation of leaders to succeed in today’s global marketplace, will be keynote speaker at the National University commencement ceremony June 11 at the San ...
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June 2, 2014
Debra Bean Named Provost of National University
San Diego, Calif. – June 2, 2014 – Debra Bean, a leader in higher education administration with a demonstrated commitment to ensuring academic quality and student success, has been named Provost of National University, announced Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, National University President and Chancellor of the National University System. Ms. Bean brings more than a ...
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October 10, 2013
Dr. Michael R. Cunningham named Chancellor of the National University System
San Diego, Calif. – Dr. Michael R. Cunningham has been named Chancellor of the National University System effective October 10, 2013, Herb Meistrich, Chair of the National University System Board of Trustees, announced today. Dr. Cunningham originally joined the National University System on July 1, 2013 as President of the System’s flagship institution, National University. ...
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October 8, 2013
National University to Cover Tuition Costs for Active Duty Military Students During Government Shutdown
San Diego, Calif. – National University is supporting its active duty military students by covering their tuition costs during the months of October and November. The decision was made by National University President Dr. Michael Cunningham to ensure the Federal Government shutdown does not adversely impact active duty military students seeking their degrees at National University. ...
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October 8, 2013
National University named Title Sponsor of 2013 Holiday Bowl
San Diego, Calif. – National University has been named the title sponsor of the 2013 Holiday Bowl, bowl president Bill Geppert announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The National University Holiday Bowl, as it will be known, celebrates its 36th game this year when it pairs teams from the Pac-12 and Big ...
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September 19, 2013
Dr. Jerry C. Lee Retires as Chancellor of the National University System
La Jolla, Calif. – Dr. Jerry C. Lee, who has served as Chancellor of the National University System since 2001 and who previously served as President of National University from 1989 to 2007, has officially retired as Chancellor of the National University System effective September 15, 2013, it was announced today. Dr. Lee’s relentless commitment ...
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September 17, 2013
National University to Host Second Annual Fundraising Dinner to Provide Scholarships for Military Veterans
Visionary Voices, A Tribute to Our Veterans to take place on Oct. 19, 2013 at San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina Wells Fargo to serve as title sponsor for second year in a row Seventeen Veteran students received scholarships as a result of last year’s event San Diego, Calif. – National University, the second-largest private, ...
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August 20, 2013
National University Leads California in Granting Master's Degrees in Education to Minority Students
San Diego, Calif. – National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California, conferred more master’s degrees in education to minority students than any other college or university in California during the 2011-2012 academic year, according to figures released by Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine in its annual “Top 100” list. Diverse Issues’ rankings ...
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August 6, 2013
National University Leads California in Preparing Credentialed Teachers for 13th Consecutive Year
National has led California in preparing credentialed teachers every year since 2000 Credentialed teachers from National accounted for nine percent of statewide total National University ranks fourth in the nation in granting master’s degrees in education to all minorities San Diego, Calif. – National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California and the 12th-largest ...
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July 16, 2013
National University's Master of Public Health program receives accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health
The Master of Public Health is a graduate professional degree designed to prepare students for leadership positions in health promotion and disease prevention The program is offered onsite in San Diego as well as fully online National University is the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California San Diego, Calif. – National University’s Master of Public ...
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July 11, 2013
Dr. Don Chu named Dean of National University's School of Education
San Diego, Calif. – Dr. Don Chu has been named Dean of National University’s School of Education, Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, President of National University, announced today. Prior to joining National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California, Dr. Chu had been serving as Dean, College of Education, Health and Human Services at California ...
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July 11, 2013
Dr. Gloria J. McNeal named Dean of National University's School of Health and Human Services
San Diego, Calif. – Dr. Gloria J. McNeal has been named Dean of National University’s School of Health and Human Services, Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, President of National University, announced today. Prior to joining National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California, Dr. McNeal served as the Founding Dean of the Mervyn M. Dymally ...
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