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November 10, 2022
National University Brings in Award-Winning Leader to Build Community College Partnerships
Former president of the League for Innovation in the Community College, Dr. Gerardo de los Santos, joins National University to help advance rising leaders and support seamless transfer pathways with community colleges SAN DIEGO, CA (November 10, 2022) — National University (NU), one of the largest nonprofit universities in the United States committed to innovating ...
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October 25, 2022
National University Unites with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership
NU becomes member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) to help military spouses advance their career and educational opportunities. SAN DIEGO, CA (OCTOBER 25, 2022) — National University, the veteran-founded nonprofit university serving 40,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community today announced its membership with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. ...
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October 24, 2022
National University Taps Analytics Expert to Lead Strategic Data Initiatives to Support Student Success
Dr. Angela Baldasare joins the adult-learning and online innovator to help drive institutional research and student-success analytics work aimed at helping more students learn well and finish strong SAN DIEGO, CA (October 24, 2022) — National University, one of the largest nonprofit universities in the United States that serves more than 40,000 students, today announced ...
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October 12, 2022
Harmony SEL at National University, Healthier Generation, and Kaiser Permanente Announce America’s Healthiest Schools
265 schools honored for strengthening social-emotional health & learning and cultivating staff well-being in 2022 (San Diego, CA), October 12, 2022 – Alliance for a Healthier Generation, with support from Harmony SEL at nonprofit National University and Kaiser Permanente, today recognized 265 schools for implementing best practices around social-emotional health and staff well-being as part ...
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October 3, 2022
National University Receives North San Diego County NAACP Education Advocacy Award
National University System’s Office of Social Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to be recognized at the NSDC NAACP Annual Blue and Gold Freedom Fund Awards Gala San Diego, CA – October 3, 2022 – The North San Diego County (NSDC) branch of the NAACP in celebration of its 55th Annual Blue & Gold Freedom Fund ...
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October 3, 2022
New Partnership Brings Award-Winning Social Emotional Learning Curriculum to Youth Afterschool Programs Nationwide
National University and National 4-H Council will integrate proven Harmony SEL program into afterschool and youth development programs nationwide SAN DIEGO, CA (September 30, 2022) — National University, one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the United States serving more than 45,000 youth, today announced the launch of a new educational partnership that will ...
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September 30, 2022
National University Awarded $6.5 Million U.S. Department of Education Grant to Develop Teacher Residency Program in Chula Vista
Sanford College of Education announces Teacher Quality Partnership grant to strengthen the teaching workforce at high-need K-6 schools in southern California SAN DIEGO, CA (September 30, 2022) — National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit university serving more than 30,000 working adults and one of the largest providers of teacher credentials in the United States, today announced ...
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August 24, 2022
National University Appoints Meg O’Grady to Lead Military Affairs
O’Grady further strengthens NU’s 50-year history as a leading nonprofit educator to the global U.S. military community SAN DIEGO, CA (AUGUST 24, 2022) — National University, the veteran-founded nonprofit university that serves more than 30,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community, has tapped Meg O’Grady – a foremost expert leading outreach programs engaging ...
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August 11, 2022
National University Recognizes 2022 City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship Award Winners
San Diego, CA (August 11, 2022) – National University (NU) has the distinct pleasure of recognizing the following employees of the City of San Diego; Sarema Valenzuela, Joseph Coratti, and David Martinez as recipients of the 2022 City of San Diego/ National University Professional Development Scholarship. This award celebrates the extraordinary achievements hard work and ...
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August 11, 2022
National University Taps Dr. Mark David Milliron as its Next Leader
Veteran-founded, nonprofit higher-education innovator appoints national leader in student success, emerging technology, and education equity as its next president and CEO. San Diego, CA – August 11, 2022 — After an extensive national search, the board of National University (NU) has selected Dr. Mark David Milliron to serve as its next president and CEO, beginning ...
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August 9, 2022
National University System Chancellor Dr. Michael R. Cunningham Announces Retirement
After a decade of service, Chancellor Cunningham, who also serves as interim president of National University, will retire at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 academic year. San Diego, CA – August 9, 2022 – Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, who has served as both chancellor of National University System (NUS) and president of National University (NU) ...
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August 9, 2022
National University Appoints Digital Transformation Innovator Alexander Chimon as Chief Digital Officer
Chimon bolsters NU’s focus on operational excellence in the online space. SAN DIEGO, CA (August 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 hire of Chief Digital Officer Alexander Chimon. During more than 25 years in digital and ...
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August 3, 2022
National University's Artificial Intelligence Program to Commence Summer 2022
National Science Foundation’s $20 million grant, in partnership with other prominent colleges, funds the new specialization for Master of Science, Data Science in Artificial Intelligence & Optimization San Diego, CA – August 3, 2022 – National University, as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored initiative, launches a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialization for ...
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July 26, 2022
National University Launches “Supporting the Whole You” Brand Campaign to Enhance Student Outcomes
National University’s first-ever nationwide campaign highlights holistic approach to student well-being. SAN DIEGO (JULY 25, 2022) — National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit university that serves more than 30,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community, announced the launch of its nationwide campaign. The student-centric, “whole human education” approach is part of a ...
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July 25, 2022
National University Receives $4 Million Grant from Health Resources and Services Administration
National University Nurse Managed Clinic awarded HRSA grant to expand mobile health delivery to underserved communities. San Diego, CA – July 25, 2022 – National University, a nonprofit university dedicated to serving adult learners, has been awarded a 4-year $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and ...
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July 18, 2022
National University Announces Merger with Northcentral University
Through merger with Northcentral University, National University will grow to serve more than 45,000 learners; significantly expand masters and doctoral programs SAN DIEGO (JULY 18, 2022) — National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit university that serves approximately 30,000 working adult learners, online students, educators, and members of the military community, today announced plans to merge with ...
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June 10, 2022
Veteran-Founded University and Community College Join Forces to Boost Military Learner Success
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 ...
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May 10, 2022
Meb Keflezighi to Deliver Keynote Address at National University Commencement
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 ...
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