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- 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
Why “Job Hugging” Is Replacing Quiet Quitting and How Workers Can Get Ahead
As workplace trends shift in 2025, the viral notion of “quiet quitting” is giving way to a new phenomenon called job hugging, where employees hold tightly to their current roles instead of seeking new opportunities due to economic uncertainty and labor market caution. In a recent Entrepreneur feature, Chris Graham, executive vice president of workforce ...
- 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 ...
- July 3, 2025
Creating Inclusive Infrastructure to Unlock Untapped Talent
As employers face growing talent shortages, organizations are beginning to look beyond traditional hiring pipelines to find the skilled, adaptable employees they need. In a recent SHRM feature, Meg O’Grady, senior vice president of military and government programs at National University, joined other workforce experts in emphasizing the importance of inclusive infrastructure that welcomes veterans, ...
- July 1, 2025
National University Foundation Gala to Honor 2025 Humanitarians of the Year
Hundreds of San Diego’s most generous and community-minded leaders will gather aboard the USS Midway Museum on September 12 for the National University Foundation Gala, a signature annual event dedicated to supporting underserved students through scholarships, emergency assistance, and holistic student success initiatives. The evening will also recognize National University’s 2025 Humanitarians of the Year: ...
- June 30, 2025
How to Spot a Job Scam: National University Cybersecurity Expert Shares Tips
On Fox 5 Atlanta, Chris Simpson, director of cybersecurity programs at National University, explains how AI is making job scams harder to detect and shares simple ways graduates can protect themselves. He advises job seekers to research employers, verify email domains, and be cautious of unsolicited offers that seem too good to be true. Watch ...
- June 29, 2025
National University Launches New Anthem Celebrating Working and Military Learners
On San Diego’s Morning News with Ted and LaDona, National University President Dr. Mark D. Milliron shares the story behind the university’s new anthem, a song created by renowned music industry professionals to celebrate the diversity and determination of NU’s students. Founded in San Diego more than 50 years ago by Navy Captain David Chigos, ...