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May 11, 2026National 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 over age 50 and 12% veterans — including 748 autism therapists, more than 1,000 educators and school leaders SAN DIEGO, CA (May 11, 2026) —National University (NU)—one of the largest ...
April 29, 2026National University and South Orange County Community College District Announce New Transfer Partnership Expanding Educational Pathways
Local agreement builds on a growing statewide effort to strengthen transfer and degree completion across California IRVINE, CA (April 29, 2026) — National University (NU), a nonprofit, Veteran founded institution serving more than 130,000 working, military, and career focused learners annually, today announced a new transfer partnership with the South Orange County Community College District ...
April 28, 2026National University Expands Transfer Pathways for California Community College Students
As colleges and universities seek new ways to improve degree completion and expand educational access, transfer pathways are receiving renewed attention. Community college students represent one of the largest pools of learners pursuing bachelor’s degrees, yet many face challenges when transferring credits, navigating admissions requirements, or finding programs that fit work and family responsibilities. Education ...
April 28, 2026California Community Colleges Team Up with State’s Second-Largest Private University to Launch Groundbreaking Statewide Transfer Pathway
Statewide agreement between California Community Colleges and National University guarantees admission, honoring academic credit and creating a pathway to bachelor’s degree for thousands of California learners SAN DIEGO, CA (April 28, 2026) — National University—a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving over 50,000 nontraditional, working, and military students annually through its degree programs and 80,000 more through ...
April 23, 2026National University Dean Honored for Advancing Healthcare Education and Community Impact Across Oakland
Samuel Merritt University recognizes Dr. Alvin McLean for leadership behind a landmark downtown campus expanding access to care and workforce training in Northern California SAN DIEGO, CA. (April 23, 2026) — National University (NU), a nonprofit institution committed to advancing education that strengthens communities and expands opportunity, shared that Alvin McLean, PhD, dean of the ...
March 17, 2026Leaders Celebrate Collaborative Vision for Escondido YMCA Campus
Strategic partnerships aim to expand health care, education and youth programs ESCONDIDO – March 18, 2026 – The YMCA of San Diego County hosted a site dedication ceremony today in celebration of the future Escondido YMCA – a Campus for Community Well-Being designed to bring education, health care and positive youth development together in one ...
March 16, 2026Harmony Academy at National University Names 30 “Belonging Champions” Strengthening Student Connection and Engagement
National Honor Recognizes Educators Helping Students Reconnect With School, Addressing Absenteeism, Disengagement, and Isolation SAN DIEGO, CA — March 16, 2026 —Harmony Academy at National University, a leading provider of curriculum, training, and family engagement tools that support healthy learning, today announced the inaugural class of Belonging Champions—thirty educators, school leaders and youth programs from ...
March 2, 2026American Camp Association and National University’s Harmony Academy Partner to Strengthen Belonging and Well-Being in Camp Communities
Collaboration expands access to evidence-informed tools and professional learning for camp professionals nationwide SAN DIEGO, CA — March 2, 2026 — The American Camp Association (ACA) and Harmony Academy at National University announced a strategic partnership designed to expand access to evidence-informed educational resources that strengthen relationships, belonging, and well-being in camp communities across the ...
February 20, 2026Longtime WD-40 Company Executive Joins Board of Trustees for National University
Garry Ridge brings more than three decades of executive and culture-focused leadership experience to the University’s Board of Trustees SAN DIEGO, CA (February 19, 2026) — National University (NU)—a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving more than 130,000 working, military, and nontraditional learners annually— announced the appointment of Garry Ridge, longtime CEO of the WD‑40 Company and ...
February 9, 2026National University Uplifts Learners Balancing Education and Community Leadership with the NU Lakers Scholarship
Los Angeles, CA — February 09, 2026 — National University (NU), a Veteran‑founded nonprofit university serving nontraditional, working, and military-affiliated students, today announced recipients of the NU Lakers Scholarship — a $10,000 tuition award celebrating students who exemplify service, resilience and leadership in the Los Angeles community. “Education opens the door to opportunity and cascades into ...
January 29, 2026Harmony Academy’s New Sanford Scholars Partnership Offers Districts Direct Support to Turn Student Belonging into Achievement
Nationally Recognized Education Leaders Will Offer Schools Actionable Pathways to Address Absenteeism, Engagement, and Academic Performance SAN DIEGO, CA — January 27, 2026 Harmony Academy at National University, a leading provider of curriculum, training, and family engagement tools for healthy learning, announced a new national partnership that gives districts direct, one-on-one access to six nationally ...
January 28, 2026National University’s Center for Business Innovation, Entrepreneurialism, and Management Launches Virtual Micro-Internship Program to Accelerate Entrepreneurial Success
Virtual micro-internships expand access to hands-on entrepreneurial learning for nontraditional learners SAN DIEGO, CA — January 28, 2026 – National University (NU) a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving more than 130,000 working, military, and nontraditional learners annually— today announced the launch of a new 40-hour, virtual, co-curricular, micro-internship program designed to help nontraditional, working, and military-connected ...
January 10, 2026Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Programs and Requirements
A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) trained to diagnose mental health conditions, provide individual and group psychotherapy, manage psychopharmacology, and prescribe medication across the full lifespan, from children and adolescents through adults and geriatric patients.
December 11, 2025National University Awards 2025 City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarships
Three city employees recognized for public service and educational achievement in partnership with California Coast Credit Union SAN DIEGO, CA (Dec. 10, 2025) — National University (NU) — a nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student–serving institution that supports 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development learners annually — announced today that City of ...
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Counseling Psychology Programs in California [Updated 2026]
Counseling psychology master's programs in California are designed primarily around the educational requirements for state licensure, most programs lead to either the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) credential, and curriculum is built to meet the California BBS requirements for supervised clinical hours and coursework in each licensure pathway
December 5, 2025Crime Scene Investigator Training: Forensic Science Certification
CSI training follows a multi-step pathway combining a foundational degree, specialized certificate programs, agency-specific training, and voluntary professional certification. Most agencies require a four-year bachelor's degree in forensic science, biology, chemistry, or criminal justice, with key coursework in criminalistics, chain of custody and evidence law, and laboratory sciences forming the academic foundation for field work.
December 5, 2025National University Awarded Prestigious National Science Foundation Grant to Accelerate Applied Research and Innovation
The San Diego-based University’s CREATE initiative will leverage the expertise of non-traditional students to expand sponsored research, translate academic discovery into innovations in high-demand industries San Diego, CA – December 4, 2025 – National University (NU)—a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving more than 130,000 working, military, and nontraditional learners annually—today announced a new applied research and ...
December 5, 2025How to Become an RN in California [Updated 2026]
California issues its own state-specific RN license through the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and does not participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, meaning nurses licensed in other states must apply for California licensure by endorsement before practicing in the state, rather than relying on compact recognition.