Programs
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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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May 4, 2022
Quicker and Less Expensive Path to Degrees and Career Advancement for Nurses Opened Up by Partnership between National University and Palomar College
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 ...
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May 3, 2022
National University Receives $200,000 Grant for NU Scholars Program
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 ...
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April 1, 2022
National University Partners with the Carlsbad 5000 to Raise Awareness of the Value of Achieving Personal and Academic Goals
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 ...
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March 3, 2022
Amazon Taps Adult-Serving Non-Profit National University to Help Upskill U.S. Employees
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 ...
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March 2, 2022
Helping Student Veterans Access and Complete College Can Change the Odds for Generations
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 ...
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February 15, 2022
National University Teacher Award selects Knoxville educator Melody Hawkins as nation’s top inspiring teacher
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 ...
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February 9, 2022
National University’s Social and Emotional Harmony Program Partners with Special Olympics to Mentor Youth Leaders
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 ...
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January 7, 2022
Is Public Health a Good Career?
Are you passionate about advancing equality by making healthcare more accessible to underserved communities? Do you love collaborating with others and working on teams? Is it important to you to be a part of an exciting, dynamic industry with strong employment prospects and a bright economic outlook? Can you envision yourself directing a medical organization, ...
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January 6, 2022
Community college transfer is broken. How do we fix it?
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 ...
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January 6, 2022
The Need for Public Health Professionals in a Post COVID-19 World
The COVID-19 pandemic has starkly illustrated the importance of the public health field. It has also illustrated the turbulence of the job market, resulting in record 14.8 percent unemployment — the highest level recorded since 1948 — according to a report by the Congressional Research Service. Other data indicates that U.S. job listings may have ...
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December 29, 2021
How COVID is Helping Higher Ed Find Technology’s Goldilocks Scenario
By Dr. Gangaram Singh and Dr. Tyra Gross As published in Fierce Education Over the past twenty months, higher education faculty and students have gotten used to the ubiquitous nature of technology in learning. Now, colleges and universities begin the slow return to a new normal as they face a more complicated question of when ...
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December 17, 2021
Do You Need to Have a Teaching Degree to Teach in California?
The state of California has established some of the nation’s strictest eligibility requirements for teachers, helping ensure that educators are thoroughly qualified for their work. If you’re thinking about becoming a teacher in California, you’ll need to meet state standards for education and credentialing, which may be different from the rules that apply in your ...
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December 16, 2021
5 Master’s Degrees for a Career in Business
According to projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the business and financial sector has a strong economic future ahead. The BLS expects job growth of 5 percent in business- and finance-related fields for 2019 through 2029, outpacing the national average rate of 4 percent. Professionals in these fields also earn above-average salaries, with a ...
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December 14, 2021
Skills, Abilities, and Personality Traits of a Good Behavior Therapist
Behavioral therapy, or behavior therapy, is a branch of therapy that focuses on teaching individuals to modify harmful, antisocial, or maladaptive behaviors and replace them with positive behaviors, with the ultimate goal of helping the patient navigate life with a greater degree of success and independence. For example, a behavior therapist might work with a ...
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December 10, 2021
Can You Become a Teacher with a Sociology Degree?
You majored in sociology as an undergraduate, but now, you’re beginning to find yourself drawn toward a career in education. Maybe you’ve been wondering: is it too late for you to switch careers? Can you teach elementary, middle, or high school with a sociology degree in California? If so, are you limited to teaching sociology ...
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