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- June 28, 2025
National University Highlights ANDers Campaign on Spotlight on the Community
On the Spotlight on the Community podcast, National University President Dr. Mark D. Milliron joins Garry Ridge, chairman emeritus of the WD-40 Company and co-chair of NU’s ANDers Campaign, to discuss the university’s nationwide initiative supporting students who balance school, work, and family responsibilities. The conversation, hosted by Drew Schlosberg, explores how NU’s mission and ...
- June 28, 2025
National University Partners with YMCA to Launch “Nest Healthy Learning Center”
On the Spotlight on the Community podcast, National University President Dr. Mark D. Milliron and Executive Vice President Dr. Chris Graham join YMCA of San Diego County President and CEO Todd Tibbits to discuss the launch of NU’s Nest Healthy Learning Center. The innovative partnership between NU and the nation’s largest YMCA creates a co-learning ...
- June 26, 2025
National University Cybersecurity Expert Warns New Graduates About Rising Job Scams
With job scams on the rise, new college graduates entering the workforce are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters posing as recruiters or employers. In a recent Good Morning Cleveland interview, Chris Simpson, director of cybersecurity programs at National University, warned that fake job listings and phishing schemes are becoming more sophisticated, costing Americans more than ...
- June 24, 2025
Three Humanitarians of the Year to be Honored at the Second Annual NationalUniversity Foundation Gala on the USS Midway Museum
Jeanne McAlister, founder of the McAlister Institute, and Rolf and Mary Benirschke will be celebrated for their powerful contributions to the San Diego community SAN DIEGO, CA (June 25, 2025) — National University (NU) — a nonprofit Veteran- founded institution serving more than 50,000 students annually through its degree programs and 80,000 more through its ...
- June 13, 2025
A Design-Thinking Approach to Student Success with Dr. Mark D. Milliron
In an episode of the Modern Campus podcast, National University President Dr. Mark D. Milliron discusses how a design-thinking approach helps institutions better serve today’s complex, goal-driven learners. Dr. Milliron explains that modern students arrive with diverse responsibilities and expectations, balancing education with work, family, and service commitments. To help them succeed, universities must offer ...
- June 12, 2025
Distinguished Military Leaders Join National University Board to Advance Access and Innovation for Military-Affiliated and Nontraditional Students
Retired Rear Admiral Maria L. Aguayo and Former U.S. Army Brigadier General Jennifer Buckner bring decades of leadership in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and defense education to trustee roles SAN DIEGO, CA (June 16, 2025) — National University (NU)—a nonprofit veteran-founded institution serving more than 50,000 students annually through its degree programs and 80,000 more through its ...
- June 4, 2025
Harmony Academy at National University Announces Innovative Partnership with San Diego FC
Partnership advances both organizations’ dedication to empowering student-athletes through access, education, and development SAN DIEGO, CA (June 4, 2025) – National University’s Harmony Academy is proud to announce a new partnership with San Diego FC, uniting two organizations committed to empowering student-athletes through access, education, and development. This partnership will focus on creating impactful learning ...
- June 3, 2025
Navigating Maze Of Federal Financial Aid
Navigating through the many federal financial aid options can seem like an interminable roadblock when they are thinking about going to college. Yet, there has never been a better time to consider completing a degree or pursuing a new one. And technology is the biggest reason why. The world once imagined by science fiction has ...
- May 28, 2025
National University Opens “The Nest,” Reimagining Support for Online Learners
In a recent EdSurge op-ed, Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University, explored how the university’s new co-learning hub, known as The Nest represents a bold step forward in the evolution of distance learning. Designed as a physical home for online students, The Nest provides flexible spaces where learners can access advising, ...
- May 27, 2025
National University Redefines Online Learning with “The Nest” Co-Learning Hub
In a feature from University Business, National University President Dr. Mark D. Milliron shared how The Nest, NU’s new co-learning hub in San Diego, is transforming the online student experience. Developed in partnership with the YMCA, The Nest offers working adult and parent learners flexible workspace, child care access, and wraparound support services. The innovative ...
- May 23, 2025
From Access to Impact: How Opportunity Universities Change Lives
In a recent episode of From Access to Impact, National University President Dr. Mark D. Milliron shared how NU is redefining higher education for today’s modern learners, working adults, parents, service members, and others balancing multiple life commitments. Dr. Milliron explained that NU was built from the ground up to meet the needs of these ...
- May 16, 2025
National University Launches “The Nest” to Support Working and Online Learners
National University has unveiled The Nest, a first-of-its-kind student support hub built to meet the needs of online, working, and non-traditional learners. Opened May 9 at NU’s San Diego campus, The Nest offers a flexible co-learning environment with access to academic and career services, study and collaboration spaces, and child care partnerships. A second location ...
- May 13, 2025
Innovation, Access, and the Future of Higher Education with Dr. Mark D. Milliron
In a new episode of Trending in Education, National University President Dr. Mark D. Milliron shares insights on how innovation, access, and adaptability are redefining the future of higher education. Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit, the conversation explores how institutions like National University are built to serve “ANDers™”, students who are parents, professionals, caregivers, ...
- May 12, 2025
College Transfers Are Rising, But Many Rural Students Are Still Left Behind
Transfer enrollment continues to rise across the nation, increasing 4.4% this year and 8% overall since 2020, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. In a recent Inside Higher Ed opinion piece, Gerardo de los Santos, vice president of community college relations at National University, urges policymakers and higher education leaders to recognize that ...
- May 12, 2025
National University’s 2025 Commencement to Be Held at Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena – Marking the First-Ever Graduation Ceremony at the New Venue
This milestone event at San Diego County’s newest arena will elevate NU’s alumni network beyond a quarter million graduates SAN DIEGO, CA (May 12, 2025) — National University (NU) – a Veteran-founded nonprofit serving non-traditional, working, and military-affiliated students for more than 50 years – will hold its annual commencement ceremonies in three separate installments ...
- May 9, 2025
National University Awards $150,000 in Military Spouse Scholarships to Support Educational Advancement
NU, one of the most trusted and respected military-friendly institutions, affirms its educational commitment to the military-affiliated community by awarding scholarships to military spouses. SAN DIEGO, CA (May 9, 2025) — National University (NU) — the Veteran-founded nonprofit and one of the nation’s most trusted military-friendly institutions, today announced the awarding of $150,000 in Whisper Military Spouse Scholarships ...
- May 6, 2025
National University Opens “The Nest” to Support Career, Military, and Parent Learners
National University opens The Nest, a new co-learning hub at its San Diego campus designed to support working adults, military students, and parents pursuing higher education. While NU primarily serves students online, the university’s newly remodeled physical space offers flexible support for learners balancing education with careers, caregiving, and service commitments. The Nest provides academic ...
- May 2, 2025
San Diego-Based University Launches New Student Support Hub Inspired by Co-Working Spaces, Designed for Online and Working Learners
National University launches “The Nest” to provide wraparound support services, work and study space, and access to child care for non-traditional, working and military learners SAN DIEGO, CA - (May 5, 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 ...