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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ranks healthcare administration as one of the top 20 fastest growing industries for the coming decade, projecting explosive growth — and with it, impressive earning potential — that makes this field attractive to students who are passionate about improving healthcare outcomes for patients. However, in order to …

The healthcare administration industry is growing at an explosive rate, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projecting “much faster than average” job growth of 32 percent for medical and health services managers from 2019 through 2029. However, considering that the “average” national growth rate is currently four percent, the phrase “much faster than …

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a widely-practiced type of therapy that has shown efficacy in alleviating or treating a wide range of disorders, including but not limited to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a topic we explored in a previous article which you can view here. By …