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- September 27, 2021
New Coaching Initiative at National University Lifts Student Success for Working Adult and Online Learners
In collaboration with national nonprofit InsideTrack, National University scales support for academically at-risk students through virtual success coaching LA JOLLA, CALIF. (September 27, 2021) — National University, a private nonprofit university that serves more than 30,000 working adult learners, online students, educators, and members of the military community, today announced initial results from a pilot ...
- September 15, 2021
Displaced workers deserve more than short-termism from universities
As published in The Campus (part of Times Higher Education) Institutions must stop and think before helping reshape the career trajectories of millions of workers, says Gangaram Singh When I was a graduate student in the late 1990s, the North American labor market was undergoing a profound (albeit gradual, in modern terms) shift. A still ...
- September 15, 2021
J.R. Martinez to Deliver Keynote Address at National University Southern California Commencement
Iraq War Veteran/ Dancing with the Stars champion/actor to speak during Sept. 17 ceremony at Petco Park LA JOLLA, CALIF. (September 15, 2021) — The remarkable J.R. Martinez – U.S. Army Veteran, actor, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and Dancing with the Stars Season 13 winner – will deliver the keynote address at ...
- August 30, 2021
National University Taps Expert in Teacher Preparation to Lead College of Education
Dr. Robert Lee joins the Southern California nonprofit university, the largest provider of teaching credentials in California, as college of education dean LA JOLLA, CALIF. (August 30, 2021) — National University, a nonprofit university with a 50-year history of serving working adult learners, educators, and Veterans, today announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Lee as ...
- August 2, 2021
NSF Artificial Intelligence Grant
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PART OF PRESTIGIOUS TEAM SELECTED FOR $20M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANT TO STUDY AI AND OPTIMIZATION LA JOLLA, CALIF. (August 2, 2021) — As part of an initiative to establish a series of artificial intelligence research institutes nationwide, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $20 million grant to a partnership of ...
- July 21, 2021
Higher Education Visionary Carey Hilderbrand Joins National University System as Chief Marketing Officer
LA JOLLA, CALIF. (July 21, 2021) — National University System, a nonprofit network of education institutions that includes National University, Northcentral University, and City University of Seattle, today announced the appointment Carey Hilderbrand as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As National University System’s CMO, Hilderbrand will utilize her more than 20 years of combined marketing and ...
- June 30, 2021
Southern California-Based University Saves Students $25 Million and 14,500 Courses by Counting Prior Learning for Credit
National University’s Prior Learning Assessment innovations are dramatically reducing tuition costs and time to completion by automatically counting prior learning credits LA JOLLA, CALIF. (July 1, 2021) — National University, a private nonprofit university that serves a diverse population of more than 30,000 working adult learners, educators, and Veterans, today announced results from its successful ...
- June 18, 2021
Higher Education and Future of Work Strategist Joins National University System to Scale Learner-Centered Programs
Acclaimed author and future of work scholar Dr. Michelle R. Weise joins adult-serving nonprofit university as vice chancellor for strategy and innovation LA JOLLA, CALIF. (June 18, 2021) — National University System, a nonprofit network of education institutions that includes National University, Northcentral University, and City University of Seattle, today announced the appointment of Dr. ...
- March 30, 2021
National University Teacher of the Year Recipient Receives $50,000 and a Full Tuition Scholarship to National University
Alejandro Diasgranados of Aiton Elementary School in Washington, D.C. selected from more than 51 state winners as 2020 National University Teacher Award winner. WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 30, 2021) — Today, the National University Teacher Award (NUTA) announced that Alejandro Diasgranados, a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Aiton Elementary School in Washington, D.C., is the ...
- March 24, 2021
National University Receives $250,000 Grant to Support Adult Learner Scholars Program
The grant is part of the inaugural awards from The Conrad Prebys Foundation. LA JOLLA, CALIF. (March 24, 2021) — The nonprofit National University (NU), which is celebrating its 50th year of educating adult learners, including Veterans and career professionals, received a $250,000 grant from the San Diego-based Conrad Prebys Foundation. The funds will support ...
- February 24, 2021
National University Teams Up with the Center for Creative Leadership to Launch First-of-its-Kind MBA
Through a collaboration with a top global leadership development provider, National University launches a new type of MBA combining traditional management with next generation leadership training LA JOLLA, CALIF. (February 24, 2021) — National University, a nonprofit institution with 50 years of experience serving Veterans, educators, and working adults, today announced the launch of a ...
- September 16, 2020
National University Launches Coding Bootcamp Professional Development Program With Sabio Enterprises, Inc.
The Sabio-National University Coding Bootcamp prepares graduates for high-paying technology jobs in as few as 24 weeks San Diego, CA; September 16, 2020 — National University (NU) has launched an innovative and exciting partnership with Sabio Enterprises, Inc. to form a coding bootcamp. This venture will enable career-minded individuals to secure both a world-class technical ...
- August 12, 2020
National University Trustees Approve Major Tuition Cut; Up to 25 Percent for Full-time Students
Pioneering California institution embarks on multi-year effort to boost access and affordability with tuition reduction, free college for most Pell-eligible students LA JOLLA, CALIF. (AUGUST 12, 2020) — National University, a nonprofit university with a 50-year history of serving working adult learners, educators and Veterans, today announced its Board of Trustees has approved a new ...
- August 6, 2020
National University Launches Professional Development Certificate to Help K-12 Teachers Prepare for Online Classrooms
Professional Development Certificate in Online Teaching was created to equip K-12 educators with skills to ease transition online, improve outcomes, and boost engagement through virtual lessons LA JOLLA, CALIF. (AUG 6, 2020) — National University’s Sanford College of Education, which graduates more teaching credential candidates than any other institution in California, has announced the launch ...
- May 27, 2020
Provost Announcement
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce Donna Elder, Ed.D., as Interim Dean and Lori Piowlski, Ph.D., as Acting Associate Dean of the Sanford College of Education (SCOE). Dr. Elder, who has been a member of the Sanford College of Education since 2007, has served as Associate Dean, Department Co-Chair of the Teacher Education Department, ...
- September 4, 2019
Thomas Whisinnand of Nebraska Named National Winner of the 1st Annual Sanford Teacher Award and Honored with a $50,000 Grand Prize for Inspirational Teaching
Whisinnand was selected from more than 50 finalists recognized by the National University System-Sanford Programs. The 2020 Awards cycle for nominations is now open for Pre-K-12 teachers nationwide. September 4, 2019 – Omaha, Nebraska – In recognition of inspirational teachers who motivate students to achieve their highest potential, Thomas Whisinnand, a fourth-grade teacher at Ronald W. ...
- June 17, 2019
Congressman Scott Peters to Deliver Keynote Address at National University Southern California Commencement
Accomplished member of the United States House of Representatives to speak at the June 30 graduation ceremony at the San Diego Convention Center San Diego, CA—June 17, 2019—Today, National University, which is among the largest accredited private, nonprofit universities in California, announced Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) will deliver the 47th keynote address at the Southern ...
- June 5, 2019
TEDxKidsChulaVista Event Celebrates Sanford Harmony Principles
Each year, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) hosts a district-wide speech competition aimed at fine-tuning their students’ public speaking skills and giving them the opportunity to share their personal life experiences in a public forum—and for the past two years, that public forum has been the TEDxKidsChulaVista stage. This year, more than 12,000 ...