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May 28, 2026National University Launches Sport Psychology Certificate for Coaches and Parents Supporting Youth Mental Health
Online certificate equips coaches, parents, and caregivers with practical tools to support confidence, resilience, and healthy youth sports experiences SAN DIEGO, CA – (MAY 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 its new Sport Psychology ...
May 14, 2026Tough Times Mean We Need New Teaching Workforce Investments
As school systems across the country navigate enrollment declines, budget pressures, and growing student needs, education leaders are increasingly focused on one critical challenge: building and sustaining a strong teaching workforce. Teacher shortages continue to affect schools nationwide, particularly in high-demand areas such as STEM, special education, and bilingual education. At the same time, districts ...
May 13, 2026Harmony Academy and Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Launch First-of-Its-Kind National Partnership to Transform Disability Education
San Diego-based leaders unite to bring groundbreaking curriculum and educator support to classrooms, communities, and families nationwide SAN DIEGO, CA — May 13, 2026 — Sanford Harmony Academy at National University and the Stephen J. Wampler Foundation today announced a first-of-its-kind national partnership to integrate disability education into everyday learning experiences for children across the ...
May 12, 2026Re-Enrolling Stopped-Out Students as a Community College Imperative
As colleges and universities face shifting enrollment patterns and growing workforce demands, many institutions are turning their attention to a significant population of learners who have already started their educational journeys but never completed a credential. Across the country, millions of adults have accumulated college credits without earning a degree, creating both a challenge for ...
May 11, 2026Why Narrow Talent Pipelines Threaten the Future of the Workforce
As employers across industries navigate talent shortages, rapid technological change, and evolving workforce demands, many organizations are reexamining how they identify and develop talent. Traditional hiring practices that prioritize specific educational pathways, employment histories, or candidate profiles can inadvertently limit access to qualified individuals with the skills and adaptability needed to succeed in today’s dynamic ...
May 11, 2026National University Invests in Military Spouses Through $150,000 in Education Scholarships
Through its annual Whisper Military Spouse Scholarship, NU is awarding $150,000 to support spouses pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. SAN DIEGO, CA. (Month Day, Year) — Military spouses are driven, adaptable learners who pursue higher education while navigating service-related relocations and career transitions. In support of their ambitions and as part of its enduring commitment ...
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 ...