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- October 23, 2018
What Can You Do with a Bachelor’s in Sociology?
Why do people do what they do? How do group dynamics work — and why do they sometimes fail? What role does gender play in employment opportunities, salaries, and leadership? These are only a few of the many questions professionals in the field of sociology think about and seek to answer. Sociology is a broad ...
- October 23, 2018
What Can You Do With A Bachelor’s In English
There is an old cliche that what you do with a bachelor’s degree in English is think deep thoughts about the symbolic importance of the burgers you’re flipping for minimum wage. Like most cliches, this one is best avoided. What can you can do with an English degree may not be the right question. It’s ...
- October 23, 2018
What Is A Bachelor Of Arts Degree?
A bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate college degree that can open doors for your career, deepen your knowledge in an area of study, such as psychology, business, and many other fields, or be a stepping stone to furthering your education in a graduate school program. You’ve probably noticed that you need a four-year BA, Bachelor ...
- October 23, 2018
What Is A General Studies Degree
What if you don’t have an absolute answer to the age-old, often-asked question, “What do you want to do with your life?” Or what if you start down one path and want to shift directions after a few years based on new personal or professional interests? College is a large investment of time and money ...
- October 23, 2018
What Can I Do With a Degree in Economics?
When you see the term “economist” you may think of someone spending all day in an office with their nose buried in charts and statistics. Delving into numbers, making graphs, and analyzing data is a big part of an economist’s day, but so is researching hot-button issues, conducting surveys, forecasting trends, advising business and government ...
- October 23, 2018
What is an MFA Program? Mastering the Creative
In “The Program Era: Postwar Fiction and the Rise of Creative Writing,” Dr. Mark McGurl, calls the MFA the single biggest influence on American literature since World War II. Many serious writers arrive at their careers via the MFA. You may have heard about this degree, and you know it has to do with creativity ...
- September 28, 2018
San Diego Teacher Receives Inaugural Sanford Teacher Award
Karem is one of five PreK-12 teachers who are being recognized as part of the launch of a national competition to recognize inspiring teachers from each state The interview and press release photo includes: Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, Chancellor of the National University System; Angela Karem, a transitional kindergarten teacher at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ...
- September 26, 2018
Texas Teacher Receives Inaugural Sanford Teacher Award
Kline is one of five PreK-12 teachers who are being recognized as part of the launch of a national competition to recognize inspiring teachers from each state Dallas, TX – In recognition of teachers who inspire students to achieve their greatest potential, National University System has launched the first annual Sanford Teacher Award, a half-million ...
- September 12, 2018
Search For Nations 50 Top Inspiring Teachers
One PreK-12 teacher in each state will be recognized for creating inspirational and harmonious classrooms that advance student development and achievement Chancellor Cunningham visits Jaime Escalante Early Education Center to honor first Sanford Teacher Award inaugural recipient Rafaela Campos, joined by school principal Lisseett Hernandez and LAUSD officials. San Diego, CA – In recognition of ...
- September 5, 2018
Research Project Secures National Science Foundation Grant
Award of $250,000 aimed at encouraging undergraduate students to pursue STEM fields through participation in research projects National University STEM students and faculty collaborate with Scripps Institute of Oceanography to conduct on-site research San Diego, CA – A team of researchers led by two National University professors has secured a National Science Foundation grant to ...
- May 11, 2018
Peter Seidler to Deliver Keynote Address at National University Southern California Commencement
Padres General Partner to speak at Petco Park at the May 19 ceremony San Diego, CA – Peter Seidler, General Partner of the San Diego Padres, will be the keynote speaker at the May 19 Southern California Commencement of National University. Seidler, a leader in the San Diego community whose philanthropic efforts focus on helping ...
- May 8, 2018
National University Scholarship Program Launched to Honor the Nation’s Diverse Student Population and Adult Learners
The National University Scholars Program covers tuition and expenses for 100 qualified students who demonstrate leadership and academic success; Now available to community college transfer students, the program offers global study opportunities and leadership training San Diego, Calif. –With adult learners becoming a significant part of the nation’s higher education population, National University is pleased ...
- May 8, 2018
National University and San Diego Padres Honor Local Teachers at Teacher Appreciation Night
May 11 event celebrates exceptional teaching by recognizing San Diego County District Teachers of the Year, including 18 National University Alumni San Diego, Calif. – In recognition of exceptional PreK-12 teachers, National University joins the San Diego Padres in honoring San Diego County teachers as the presenting partner of the Padres’ Annual Teacher Appreciation Night ...
- April 26, 2018
National University Hosts Inaugural Graduation Celebration in Nevada
National University will recognize students at a special Nevada Graduation Celebration on Sunday, April 29, 2018. The private, nonprofit university, which holds commencement ceremonies in Northern and Southern California each year, is thrilled to kick off its inaugural Nevada ceremony that recognizes a diverse student population and includes students completing their degree programs online and ...
- April 17, 2018
Stedman Graham Named Keynote Speaker for National University’s Northern California Commencement
San Jose, Calif. – Stedman Graham, a New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned speaker on Identity Leadership, will deliver the keynote address at the April 22nd Northern California Commencement Ceremony for National University, which is among the largest private, nonprofit universities in California. Stedman Graham, a New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned speaker ...
- February 20, 2018
World-Renowned Economist Raj Chetty, Ph.D. Joins Precision Institute at National University Distinguished Speaker Series in Partnership with San Diego Workforce Partnership and San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation
Dr. Chetty, a professor of economics at Stanford University, will deliver a special lecture on Feb. 27 to more than 300 community leaders regarding economic mobility in San Diego San Diego, CA – National University is partnering with the San Diego Workforce Partnership and the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to launch a ...
- February 6, 2018
Harmony Program Achieves National SELect Designation From CASEL for its Quality Social Emotional Learning Program
The Collaborative to Advance Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is the nation’s top evaluator of SEL evidence-based programs; Harmony is reaching more than 1 million students through a university network led by the private, nonprofit National University System LA JOLLA, Calif. – The Harmony program, which is reaching more than 1 million PreK-6 students through ...
- January 30, 2018
National University Launches the Institute for Leadership Synergy to Boost Organizational Effectiveness through Enhanced Gender Equality in the Workplace
The private, non-profit National University is collaborating with Institute co-founder and leadership expert Will Marré to offer individuals, businesses and organizations evidence-based principles to advance workforce equity and company performance La Jolla, Calif. – To address the need for greater gender equality in organizational leadership roles, National University, which was founded on the principle of serving ...