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National University President Highlights 54-Year Legacy of Serving Military and Working Adult Learners During a recent media appearance on ESPN LA’s Travis & D’Marco show, National University President Dr. Mark Milliron shared the story behind NU’s 54-year mission to serve nontraditional students, those balancing education with work, family, or military service. Founded by a Navy ...

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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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Press Releases

The latest official news and updates from National University.

National University Helps More than 1,500 Veterans and Military Spouses Transition to Civilian Careers

Evaluation of the San Diego-based University’s VA-funded employment support program shows strong outcomes in career placement and wage growth across a range of industries SAN…

November 6, 2025 • 4 min read

National University Celebrates Opening of New Community Counseling Center in the San Francisco Bay Area

Expanding access to affordable mental health services while preparing the next generation of skilled counselors PLEASANT HILL, CA (November 3, 2025) — National University (NU),…

November 3, 2025 • 4 min read

National University Launches the ANDers™ Movement to Champion the Strength and Determination of Nontraditional Students

More than 43 million Americans have paused their education journeys. The national initiative highlights the real experiences of students balancing higher education with work, family,…

October 28, 2025 • 4 min read

MiraCosta College and National University Celebrate New Partnership to Expand Educational Pathways

Event held during National Transfer Student Week highlights the importance of seamless transfer pathways to advance student success OCEANSIDE, CA. – (OCT. 22, 2025) —…

October 22, 2025 • 5 min read

Study: Peer Academic Support Linked to Up to 16% Increase in Gateway General Education Course Completion

Evaluation of 2,100 students at San Diego-based National University finds peer support led to increased gateway course success for non-traditional, working, and military students SAN…

October 16, 2025 • 5 min read

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National University Blog

Leading insights and thought leadership from NU’s practitioner community of faculty, staff, and partners.

Can Music Help You Study and Focus? [UPDATED 2025]

Wouldn’t it be great if tuning into your favorite playlist helped you to knock out that algebra problem or memorize all those dates for your…

November 6, 2025 • 8 min read

Is National University Legit? Accreditation and Quality Explained

National University holds regional accreditation from the same governing body as Stanford, UCLA, and other respected institutions in higher education. As a private, nonprofit university…

November 4, 2025 • 8 min read

Teaching Cybersecurity Ethically in a Digital Age

According to a 2025 global threat report by CrowdStrike, digital threats are evolving rapidly, and the professionals trained to defend against them must evolve just…

October 31, 2025 • 5 min read

How To Pay For College: Financial Aid and Scholarship Tips

At National University, we’re committed to making higher education accessible for every adult learner. This guide, “How to Pay for College,” walks you through the…

October 28, 2025 • 12 min read

Certificate vs. Degree: Pros, Cons, and Career Outcomes

How do you stand out in today’s job market with more people in the workforce and employers dropping requirements for degrees? From 2014 to 2023,…

October 21, 2025 • 12 min read

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