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- September 28, 2017
National University Celebrates National Cyber Security Awareness Month
San Diego, Calif. – National University is proud to participate in Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), a nationwide effort during the month of October that is promoted by the Department of Homeland Security to highlight the importance of cybersecurity in our communities and provide tools and resources to stay safe online. Technology continues to evolve ...
- September 14, 2017
Dr. James Stigler, a Leading Authority in Teaching and Learning Methodologies, Named Fellow of the Precision Institute at National University
Dr. Stigler, a professor of developmental and cognitive psychology at UCLA, will be a featured guest speaker Sept. 27 at National University’s San Diego headquarters; as a fellow, he will contribute to personalized learning research being done through the Precision Institute at National University. San Diego, Calif. – Dr. James Stigler, who is widely recognized ...
- August 24, 2017
City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship Makes Positive Impact in Community
San Diego, Calif. – As the first recipient of the City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship, city employee Nicole McNeil demonstrated her determination to achieve her education goals, graduating this June while giving back to the local community. Her success represents the spirit of an education-focused collaboration launched in 2015 that expands educational ...
- July 25, 2017
National University to Co-Host Third Annual Better Together: California Teachers Summit
San Diego Teachers to Participate in Free Statewide Day of Learning and Networking to Share Strategies on Timely Topics Such as Anti-Bullying and Effective Strategies for Implementing the New California Standards San Diego, Calif – The Sanford College of Education at National University, which recommends more teachers for credentials than any other university in California, ...
- July 21, 2017
National University Supports U.S. Marine Maggie Seymour’s Run across America to Raise Awareness for Education and Military-Affiliated Causes and Communities
U.S. Marine Corps Captain Maggie Seymour kicks off 100-day, coast-to-coast run in San Diego on July 22, with the support of Title Sponsor National University San Diego, Calif. – National University, which is among the largest private nonprofit universities in California, is proud to support U.S. Marine Corps Captain Maggie Seymour in her run across ...
- July 19, 2017
Precision Institute at National University Launched to Transform Higher Education Through Personalized Learning
The private, nonprofit National University is supporting a four-year, $20-million Precision Education R&D effort to develop a learning platform integrating advanced technologies to help higher education institutions adapt to the individual needs of diverse student populations San Diego, Calif. – Aiming to address some of the most challenging issues confronting higher education today, National University, ...
- June 6, 2017
Fundraising Professional William Burfitt Joins National University as Vice President for Development
Mr. Burfitt has led philanthropic campaigns over the past two decades that have generated millions of dollars, serving in development leadership posts at UC San Diego and The Scripps Research Institute William Burfitt will join National University as vice president for development. San Diego, Calif. – William Burfitt, a proven fundraising professional who has led ...
- June 1, 2017
San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole Named Keynote Speaker for National University Southern California Commencement
National University Alumna Cole to speak at Petco Park at the June 17 Ceremony and receive an honorary doctorate San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole will speak at National University Southern California Commencement San Diego, CA – San Diego City Council President and National University alumna Myrtle Cole— the first African-American woman elected to ...
- June 1, 2017
Published Works by National University Faculty of the College of Letters and Sciences
National University hosted a special event this spring for five of its College of Letters and Sciences (COLS) faculty who have recently published books on topics ranging from the origins of the warfare state to theories of learning. COLS professors honored from L-R: Colin Dickey, Ph.D.; Leslie “Tom” Pollard, Ph.D.; Carl Boggs, Ph.D.; B. Charles ...
- May 31, 2017
National University Professor Linda Travis Macomber Recognized at Athena Pinnacle Awards
Professor Linda Travis Macomber National University Professor Linda Travis Macomber, who brings more than 25 years of experience coordinating health information technology initiatives, was recently recognized for her work as a finalist in the Education category at the 2017 San Diego Athena Pinnacle Awards, which celebrates women in STEM fields. For over 25 years, Professor ...
- May 16, 2017
Standardized Exam Demonstrates Strong Performance by National University BBA Students
A standardized exit program exam, implemented by the School of Business and Management’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at National University, has shown above-average performance across the board by National University students when compared to BBA students at other accredited business schools. Starting in 2013, the standardized exam has been taken by every National ...
- February 8, 2017
Valentine’s Day Alumni Profile
Occasionally, students at National University gain more than a degree. Sometimes, as an added bonus, they also find romance and love in the classroom. Robert and Cindy Hipwell, both graduates of the University’s School of Business and Management, are one such lucky couple. Robert earned his associate’s degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration and a ...
- December 7, 2016
The Nation’s Fifth Largest School District Adopting Sanford Harmony Program to Strengthen Student Development and Success
The social emotional learning program is being introduced nationally by National University and is now in more than 20 states, including Pre-K through fifth-grade classrooms in Clark County School District Clark County, Nev. – The Sanford Harmony program, a research-based social emotional learning program, has reached a significant milestone with district-wide implementation taking place in ...
- December 5, 2016
Dr. Gloria McNeal, Dean of the School of Health and Human Services at National University, Receives Award
2016 award granted by San Diego Business Journal to honor leaders in their profession and the community Dr. Gloria McNeal, Dean of the School of Health and Human Services at National University, has been honored by the San Diego Business Journal with its 2016 Women Who Mean Business Award spotlighting leaders who are breaking new ...
- December 5, 2016
California Legislature Honors Psychology Professor for Work in Behavioral Health
Monica Wilson, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology with the National University College of Letters and Sciences, has been presented with an award of recognition by the California State Assembly in honor of her work as an advocate for mental health services, which includes extensive involvement in the San Bernardino area. As part of the ...
- December 5, 2016
National University Students Partner with Small Businesses and Nonprofits to Strengthen Cybersecurity
Addressing a growing need to help small businesses and nonprofits better secure their data, National University is expanding a program that pairs student teams from its Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCSIA) with organizations that may not have the resources to undergo a typical cybersecurity audit. The unique community service project fulfills a program ...
- December 5, 2016
For the Greater: National University Students Refurbish Computers for Families in Need
Students with National University’s School of Engineering and Computing are doing their part For the Greater by working with a local nonprofit to help close the digital divide in San Diego County. Through the collaboration with Computers 2 San Diego Kids (C2SDK), students earning their Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management (BSITM) help refurbish ...
- December 5, 2016
National University Nursing Students Earn Multiple Awards and Scholarships at State Convention
Students from National University’s BSN program made a strong showing at the CNSA convention in Visalia National University nursing students and faculty received a wide array of recognitions and accolades at the annual convention of the California Nursing Student Association this fall in Visalia. The awards reflect the dedication to excellence and community service that ...