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National University and Palomar College announce new military transfer pathway that will accelerate time-to-degree completion by recognizing military-earned skills and credentials LA JOLLA, CALIF. (June 9, 2022) – National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit university that serves more than 30,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community, today announced the launch of a …

Phenomenal distance runner with inspirational story of perseverance to speak at May 13 Petco Park ceremony San Diego, CA – May 10, 2022 – Boston and New York Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi – who competed for the United States in four separate Olympics – will deliver the keynote address at the May 13 Commencement Ceremony …

SAN DIEGO (May 4, 2022) – National University and Palomar College have partnered to create a new path for nursing students and professional nurses to more quickly earn advanced nursing degrees, save money on their education costs, and position themselves for better career opportunities after graduation. “At National University, our mission is to provide workforce-relevant …

The Conrad Prebys Foundation funds NU scholarships for adult learners who have demonstrated perseverance in seeking their degrees while making positive contributions to the community SAN DIEGO (May 3, 2022) – The nonprofit National University (NU), which has a 50-year track record of educating adult learners, mostly veterans and nontraditional students, has received a $200,000 …

The Carlsbad 5000, known as the “World’s Fastest 5K,” encourages participants to achieve their personal bests, just as the San Diego-based private nonprofit university supports adult learners to achieve education and career goals; 2022 Carlsbad 5000 presented by National University returns for 36th edition the weekend of May 21-22 CARLSBAD, CA ‐ April 1, 2022 …

National University selected as a national education provider for Amazon’s Career Choice program, making tuition-free education available to Amazon’s 750,000 hourly employees SAN DIEGO (March 3, 2022) – National University (NU), the flagship institution of the National University System, which comprises three universities serving more than 45,000 students, has been selected by Amazon to serve …

By Iyana Cones As published in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education My great-grandfather Lloyd Newton Ellis Sr. made himself into an American success story. He served his nation honorably for 30 years — through three wars — in the U.S. Navy. He started out in World War II as a stewardsman, one of the few …

National University Teacher Award selects Knoxville educator Melody Hawkins as nation’s top inspiring teacher Hawkins will receive a $50,000 cash prize and full scholarship to get her doctorate at National University. SAN DIEGO—Feb. 15, 2022— In recognition of inspirational teaching nationwide, Melody Hawkins has been named National University’s Teacher of the Year. Ms. Hawkins, who …

San Diego, California – February 9, 2022 – Harmony SEL and Inspire Teaching & Learning, affiliate programs of the National University System, have partnered on an initiative to develop youth leadership with Special Olympics Incorporated (SOI). SOI is the global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power of inclusion through sport, leadership …

As published in Community College Daily Community college transfer has long been viewed as one of the best tools for improving postsecondary attainment in the United States. But despite its potential, the promise of transfer articulation remains largely unfulfilled — and increasingly threatened by the financial and economic fallout of the pandemic. Recent data on …