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Newly established partnership with the nation’s leading medical transportation company offers access to high-quality, affordable education to more than 29,000 AMR employees nationwide; Coordination through National University System’s Workforce Education Solutions reduces tuition costs to under $8,000 annually OCTOBER 14, 2019—SAN DIEGO, CA—The private, nonprofit National University, which actively develops partnerships with key industry groups …

National University has teamed up with decorated runner, Olympian, and marathon winner Meb Keflezighi and the American Heart Association (AHA)—San Diego Chapter to raise awareness of heart health. Meb will be participating in the 2019 San Diego Heart and Stroke Walk on Saturday, September 21 in Balboa Park alongside National University System Chancellor and AHA …

Whisinnand was selected from more than 50 finalists recognized by the National University System-Sanford Programs. The 2020 Awards cycle for nominations is now open for Pre-K-12 teachers nationwide. September 4, 2019 – Omaha, Nebraska – In recognition of inspirational teachers who motivate students to achieve their highest potential, Thomas Whisinnand, a fourth-grade teacher at Ronald W. …

An academic paper co-authored by Drs. Gloria McNeal, Tyler Smith, and Paul Tontz of National University has been published in this month’s issue of the esteemed peer-reviewed Journal of Nursing Education. The paper explores outcomes of the University’s Vets2BSN project, an initiative that expedites time to completion for Veterans who have acquired skills during their …

Accomplished member of the United States House of Representatives to speak at the June 30 graduation ceremony at the San Diego Convention Center San Diego, CA—June 17, 2019—Today, National University, which is among the largest accredited private, nonprofit universities in California, announced Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) will deliver the 47th keynote address at the Southern …

Each year, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) hosts a district-wide speech competition aimed at fine-tuning their students’ public speaking skills and giving them the opportunity to share their personal life experiences in a public forum—and for the past two years, that public forum has been the TEDxKidsChulaVista stage. This year, more than 12,000 …

May 17 event celebrates exceptional teaching by recognizing San Diego County District Teachers of the Year, including 13 National University Alumni

San Jose, Calif. – May 14, 2019 – National University’s Dr. Glenn Sewell, assistant professor in the Sanford College of Education, and National University Scholar Cassie Chavez will deliver keynote addresses at the May 19 Northern California Commencement Ceremony for National University, which is among the largest private, nonprofit universities in California. Dr. Sewell is …

National University’s second Science Saturday event with the Girl Scouts — “Engineer Your Mom a Gift” — supports emphasis on introducing more girls to science, technology, engineering and math

Starting in San Diego, National University’s Sanford College of Education is collaborating with Gompers Preparatory Academy, San Diego Unified School District, and the San Diego Community College District to strengthen educator degree pathways; Funding provided by Stephen Cushman of the Cushman Foundation and Peter Ellsworth of the Legler Benbough Foundation SAN DIEGO, CA—April 24, 2019—The …