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- October 28, 2025
How To Pay For College: Financial Aid and Scholarship Tips
At National University, we’re committed to making higher education accessible for every adult learner. This guide, “How to Pay for College,” walks you through the full range of financial aid options, helping you discover the resources and support you need to fund your education and reach your goals. The Cost of Education College costs have ...
- October 28, 2025
National University Launches the ANDers™ Movement to Champion the Strength and Determination of Nontraditional Students
More than 43 million Americans have paused their education journeys. The national initiative highlights the real experiences of students balancing higher education with work, family, and military service, underscoring the need for flexible, supportive pathways to degree completion. SAN DIEGO, CA – October 28, 2025 – National University (NU)—a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving nontraditional, working, ...
- October 24, 2025
San Diego Cyber Clinic Celebrates First Anniversary with Community Event at Snapdragon Stadium
The San Diego Cyber Clinic marks its first anniversary with a community celebration at Snapdragon Stadium, bringing together regional leaders, educators, and cybersecurity experts. Founded in partnership with the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), Cal State San Marcos, San Diego State University, and National University, with support from Google.org and The Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics, ...
- October 22, 2025
MiraCosta College and National University Celebrate New Partnership to Expand Educational Pathways
Event held during National Transfer Student Week highlights the importance of seamless transfer pathways to advance student success OCEANSIDE, CA. – (OCT. 22, 2025) — MiraCosta College and National University (NU) celebrated a new partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that expands access to higher education and creates seamless transfer opportunities ...
- October 16, 2025
Study: Peer Academic Support Linked to Up to 16% Increase in Gateway General Education Course Completion
Evaluation of 2,100 students at San Diego-based National University finds peer support led to increased gateway course success for non-traditional, working, and military students SAN DIEGO, CA (Oct 16, 2025)—National University (NU), a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving more than 50,000 nontraditional, working, and military students annually, today announced results from an evaluation of its Academic ...
- October 16, 2025
San Diego-Based University and Northern California Community College Partner to Expand Access to Rural Learners
Collaboration between National University and Mendocino College will expand online degree pathways and graduate education for working adults in rural California SAN DIEGO, CA (Oct. 16, 2025) — National University (NU), a nonprofit institution dedicated to innovating around access and success for nontraditional, working, and military learners, today announced a new collaboration with Mendocino College, ...
- October 10, 2025
National University President Highlights 54-Year Legacy of Serving Military and Working Adult Learners
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 ...
- October 6, 2025
National University Unveils “The Whole You” Anthem to Celebrate ‘ANDer’ Students Balancing Life and Learning
National University Unveils “The Whole You” Anthem to Celebrate ‘ANDer’ Students Balancing Life and Learning National University has launched its first original anthem, “The Whole You,” a powerful tribute to the university’s students known as “ANDers” who pursue higher education while balancing work, family, and other life responsibilities. The anthem highlights NU’s mission to honor ...
- October 1, 2025
Tips For Using FAFSA For Graduate School
Congratulations! You’ve worked hard to earn your bachelor’s degree and are now considering your next move. Graduate school is the next logical step in your career path, but since you might have already incurred some debt paying for your undergraduate tuition, you’re trying to figure out how you can finance your goals and dreams. Is ...
- September 18, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers Name National University Official Higher Education Sponsor
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers and National University today announced a multiyear sponsorship, designating National University as the Official Higher Education Sponsor of the Los Angeles Lakers. National University’s Lakers sponsorship will promote fan engagement through in-game experiences and community involvement. “We’re honored to introduce National University as the first official higher education ...
- September 9, 2025
National University Steps into the Spotlight at Pechanga Arena San Diego
San Diego-based nonprofit university now the official concourse naming partner SAN DIEGO, CA– SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 — Pechanga Arena San Diego is proud to announce a landmark partnership with National University, one of San Diego’s most respected institutions of higher education. Beginning this year, the arena’s main concourse will officially be known as the National ...
- August 8, 2025
San Diego-Based University Upskills Student Support Workforce through Innovative Coaching Microcredential
National University unveils “Whole Human Support” microcredential, with intensive training delivered by InsideTrack, to boost outcomes for nontraditional, working, and military students SAN DIEGO, CA (AUG. 7, 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 and ...
- August 5, 2025
National University Renames Counseling Program in Honor of Alumnus Dr. Michael G. Harris
The university’s Community-Based Counseling Program renamed to honor the long-standing contributions of Dr. Harris in support of community mental health services SAN DIEGO, CA (August 5, 2025) — National University (NU), a nonprofit higher education institution dedicated to innovating around access and success for nontraditional, working and military learners, today announced that its Community-Based Counseling Program ...
- July 28, 2025
National University Releases “The Whole You,” an Anthem to Celebrate “ANDers” and the Changing Face of Higher Education
The original song highlights the real lives and stories of nontraditional students balancing higher education, work, family, and military service with purpose and resilience SAN DIEGO, CA – July 28, 2025 – National University (NU)—a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving nontraditional, working, and military-connected students—today announced the release of its first original anthem, “The Whole You.” ...
- July 13, 2025
California Can Close the Education Gap by Supporting Non-Traditional Learners
As California’s economy accelerates, more than 5.9 million residents remain caught in the “some college, no credential” gap, limiting their access to higher-paying jobs and long-term economic security. To close this widening divide, lawmakers are considering targeted policy measures that better serve non-traditional learners, adults balancing work, family, and education. These “ANDers” make up a ...
- July 8, 2025
3 Questions with National University’s Errin Heyman: Leading Innovation in Learning Experience
As associate vice president of learning experience at National University, Dr. Errin Heyman is helping redefine how higher education supports the modern learner. In a recent Q&A feature, Dr. Heyman discussed NU’s distinctive mission to serve nontraditional students, working adults, military-affiliated learners, caregivers, and others balancing education with life’s responsibilities. Founded in 1971 by a ...
- July 8, 2025
National University President Dr. Mark Milliron Advocates for Policies that Empower Working and Military Learners
San Diego, July 8, 2025: In a recent Presidents Forum feature titled “Promoting Policies that Power More Learners in Higher Education,” National University President Dr. Mark D. Milliron urged policymakers to modernize higher education systems to better serve today’s adult learners. Highlighting California’s recent progress in supporting student-parents, Dr. Milliron emphasized that these steps, while ...
- July 7, 2025
How 2025 Graduates Can Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
The Class of 2025 is entering one of the most competitive job markets in recent years, with the unemployment rate for recent graduates rising to 5.8%. According to business leaders and career experts, making a strong first impression is more essential than ever. In a recent Forbes feature, Dr. Chris Graham, executive vice president of ...