Harmony Academy’s New Sanford Scholars Partnership Offers Districts Direct Support to Turn Student Belonging into Achievement

Nationally Recognized Education Leaders Will Offer Schools Actionable Pathways to Address Absenteeism, Engagement, and Academic Performance SAN DIEGO, CA — January 27, 2026 Harmony Academy at National University, a leading provider of curriculum, training, and family engagement tools for healthy learning, announced a new national partnership that gives districts direct, one-on-one access to six nationally …

National University’s Center for Business Innovation, Entrepreneurialism, and Management Launches Virtual Micro-Internship Program to Accelerate Entrepreneurial Success

Virtual micro-internships expand access to hands-on entrepreneurial learning for nontraditional learners SAN DIEGO, CA — January 28, 2026 –  National University (NU) a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving more than 130,000 working, military, and nontraditional learners annually— today announced the launch of a new 40-hour, virtual, co-curricular, micro-internship program designed to help nontraditional, working, and military-connected …

Choosing a Business Structure: Key Considerations for Entrepreneurs

Before you start a new business, you need to choose its legal structure. The structure will affect virtually every detail of the company, from tax requirements and legal liability to ownership and management responsibilities. If you choose a structure that isn’t the optimal fit for your business, it can create legal and financial challenges that …

Optimize Your Taxes: Smart Strategies for Small Businesses

As a small business owner or entrepreneur, following the right tax strategy is essential for maximizing your profitability, reducing your tax liability, and ensuring legal compliance. By implementing an effective tax strategy, your small businesses can significantly improve cash flow, reinvest in growth, and optimize long-term performance.   In this small business tax planning guide, we’ll …

Top Guerrilla Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business

Whether they’re digital or physical, traditional advertisements tend to focus on the value, quality, or usefulness of the product or service they’re promoting. Guerrilla marketing is an alternative advertising strategy that takes a completely different approach, using imaginative, often low-cost methods to grab the viewer’s attention, without immediately revealing that it’s an advertisement. Guerrilla marketing …

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Programs and Requirements [UPDATED 2026]

There is growing demand for mental health services in the U.S. According to a 2025 national survey on drug use and health from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an estimated 61.5 million adults aged 18 or older were living with a mental illness. That number represents 23 percent of all adults in …

Healthcare Management vs. Healthcare Administration [UPDATED 2026]

When you hear the word “healthcare,” your mind likely jumps to thoughts of doctors, nurses, and hospitals. But there’s more to the healthcare field than diagnosing or treating patients. Healthcare is a vast industry comprising numerous parts and career paths, from nursing to technology to health insurance and pharmaceutical research. Two of the industry’s most …

Types of Management Degrees (and What They Lead To)

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the demand for skilled leaders and strategic thinkers has never been greater. For those aspiring to make an impact across a wide range of sectors, management degrees are becoming more critical. Whether you’re aiming for a leadership role in a corporate environment, a non-profit, or even a startup, understanding …

Which Countries Send the Most Students to the U.S.?

A new report by National University reviews U.S. student visa records with a special focus on the F-1 visa, which allows international students to study full-time at accredited schools, colleges, language programs, or universities in the United States. Between October 2022 and May 2025, we analyzed data from over 1.4 million visa issuances, tracking where …

What to Know Before Starting Your Doctoral Degree

Are you thinking about pursuing a doctoral degree? It can open up a world of opportunities, whether you’re aiming for a career in research, academia, or advancing in a professional field. But it’s also a major commitment, one that requires thoughtful planning, preparation, and a clear understanding of what the journey entails. A doctorate is …

National University Awards 2025 City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarships

Three city employees recognized for public service and educational achievement in partnership with California Coast Credit Union SAN DIEGO, CA (Dec. 10, 2025) — National University (NU) — a nonprofit working, military, and nontraditional student–serving institution that supports 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development learners annually — announced today that City of …

What is Data Science?

Data science is an interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data. It integrates statistics, computer science, and information science to analyze and interpret complex data. At its core, data science is about extracting meaningful information from vast amounts of data. This involves …

How to Become a Network Engineer: A Step-by-Step Guide

The 2021 global outage of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp created havoc for the nearly 3 billion users who relied on them. It was caused by a network misconfiguration during routine maintenance and errors in Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), a key set of rules for routing internet traffic. The outage only lasted about six hours, but …

National University Awarded Prestigious National Science Foundation Grant to Accelerate Applied Research and Innovation

The San Diego-based University’s CREATE initiative will leverage the expertise of non-traditional students to expand sponsored research, translate academic discovery into innovations in high-demand industries San Diego, CA – December 4, 2025  –  National University (NU)—a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving more than 130,000 working, military, and nontraditional learners annually—today announced a new applied research and …

Can You Really Get a Good Job with an Online Degree?

Online learning is decades old and gained traction in the 1990s thanks to expanded accreditation and participation by major universities. Online enrollment has steadily increased since then and surged during the pandemic. As of 2024, 54.7% of students in postsecondary institutions were enrolled in at least one online class.  Old stigmas and misconceptions about online …

65 Criminal Justice Statistics for 2026

Criminal justice statistics provide invaluable insights into the field, shedding light on key trends in degrees, employment, earnings, and demographics. These statistics highlight the wide range of opportunities within criminal justice while equipping prospective students and professionals with the data needed to make informed decisions about their education and career paths. Understanding these figures helps …

7 Conflict Resolution Tips for Couples [UPDATED 2026]

Falling in love is one of the best feelings in the world. It’s exhilarating, overwhelming, and even euphoric. Sticky issues like misunderstandings, heated arguments, blame games, or simply growing apart due to differences can drive a wedge in your relationship. Recent analyses of relationship and marriage data suggest that more than 60% of very new …

Is Getting a Certificate Worth It? What the Data Says

According to a 2025 report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, students earning traditional college degrees have declined, while certificate completions are trending upward. Certificate completion has hit a 10-year high for the third consecutive year, while bachelor’s and associate degree attainment have declined for the same period. So, certificates are on the rise, …