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National University President Highlights 54-Year Legacy of Serving Military and Working Adult Learners During a recent media appearance on ESPN LA’s Travis & D’Marco show, National University President Dr. Mark Milliron shared the story behind NU’s 54-year mission to serve nontraditional students, those balancing education with work, family, or military service. Founded by a Navy ...

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Recognition places NU among the top institutions in the country for advancing access, affordability, and career outcomes for non-traditional, working, and military-connected learners SAN DIEGO, CA (May 1, 2025) – National University (NU)—a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving over 50,000 nontraditional, working, and military students annually through its degree programs and 80,000 more through its workforce ...

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National University and Dallas College Expand Partnership to Power North Texas Talent Pipeline

Renewed agreement strengthens one of the state’s largest transfer pipelines for North Texas students SAN DIEGO, CA and DALLAS, TX (June 25, 2026) — National University (NU), a nonprofit, Veteran-founded…

June 25, 2026 • 4 min read

National University Launches Sport Psychology Certificate for Coaches and Parents Supporting Youth Mental Health

Online certificate equips coaches, parents, and caregivers with practical tools to support confidence, resilience, and healthy youth sports experiences SAN DIEGO, CA – (MAY 28,…

May 28, 2026 • 3 min read

Harmony Academy and Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Launch First-of-Its-Kind National Partnership to Transform Disability Education

San Diego-based leaders unite to bring groundbreaking curriculum and educator support to classrooms, communities, and families nationwide SAN DIEGO, CA — May 13, 2026 —…

May 13, 2026 • 4 min read

National University Invests in Military Spouses Through $150,000 in Education Scholarships

Through its annual Whisper Military Spouse Scholarship, NU is awarding $150,000 to support spouses pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. SAN DIEGO, CA. (Month Day, Year)…

May 11, 2026 • 4 min read

National University Graduates Nearly 6,800 Students into Critical Professions Such as Nursing, Teaching, Autism Therapy, and Cybersecurity

At NU’s 2026 commencement in San Diego, California Assemblymember and American Council on Education president will address nearly 6,800 graduates —  nearly 1 in 7…

May 11, 2026 • 7 min read

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How Is U.S. College Enrollment Recovering From the Pandemic?

U.S. college enrollment has climbed back to its pre-pandemic level, reaching 19.4 million students in fall 2025 after four consecutive years of growth. A new…

June 26, 2026 • 7 min read

Master of Arts in Education vs. Master of Education: What’s the Difference?

A Master of Education (MEd) is a practice-focused professional degree for current educators advancing into leadership, administration, curriculum, or specialized school roles. A Master of…

June 23, 2026 • 9 min read

The MFT Practicum: Navigating the Exciting Leap Into Real Clinical Work

An MHRM (Master of Human Resource Management) and an MBA serve different career tracks: the MHRM provides deep, technical expertise in organizational psychology, talent acquisition,…

June 19, 2026 • 10 min read

Which States Are Most at Risk of Being Left Behind by AI?

States face two distinct and inverse AI risks: structural marginalization, where states lack the infrastructure to adopt AI at all, and economic displacement, where states…

June 12, 2026 • 8 min read

AI in Marketing Campaigns: The Rise of AI-Driven Campaigns

AI in marketing integrates machine learning, generative models, and predictive analytics into campaign planning, content creation, and execution, moving brands from static, broad advertising to…

June 9, 2026 • 16 min read

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