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In recent years, California has made headlines for taking important steps to better support college students raising children. Three years ago, California enacted a new law requiring the state’s community colleges and most of its public universities to accommodate the complicated schedules of student-parents by allowing them to register for classes before other learners. In 2024, state ...

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Recognition places NU among the top institutions in the country for advancing access, affordability, and career outcomes for non-traditional, working, and military-connected learners SAN DIEGO, CA (May 1, 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 ...

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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…

August 5, 2025 • 4 min read

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…

July 28, 2025 • 4 min read

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)…

May 12, 2025 • 5 min read

National University President Named CEO of the Year by San Diego Business Journal

Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of nonprofit National University highlights the importance of serving nontraditional, working, and military students, earning a distinguished public…

May 1, 2025 • 4 min read

San Diego-Based University Tackles Teacher Shortages with Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program

National University is the first Veteran-founded university approved to sponsor a Registered Apprenticeship Program for aspiring K-12 teachers SAN DIEGO, CA (April 30, 2025) —…

April 29, 2025 • 5 min read

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Financial Aid for Adult Learners: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Reviewed by Megan McQuiston Associate Director, Financial Aid Quality Assurance Going back to school as an adult learner? You’ll be joining the roughly 2.9 million…

August 26, 2025 • 13 min read

The Best Online Degrees for Career Change After 30

Stagnant career growth. Job burnout. Desire for new challenges or pursuit of a passion. These are the top reasons people over 30 are going back…

August 22, 2025 • 13 min read

Step-by-Step Dissertation Guide

Academically reviewed by: Andy Riggle, PhD, Associate Vice-President, Educational Services and Assessment Support Introduction to the Dissertation/Applied Doctoral Project Process Completing your dissertation or applied…

August 19, 2025 • 46 min read

13 Highest-Paying College Majors in 2025

Think only STEM majors make good money out of college? It’s true they do well, but majoring in business or finance could also be your…

August 12, 2025 • 21 min read

The Future of Social Work: Trends and Innovations

Written by Robyn L. Hudson, LCSW, PhD, Professor, MSW Program Director The field of social work is undergoing profound change, driven by complex societal needs,…

August 8, 2025 • 6 min read

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