The Negative Effects of Technology on Children

From smartphones and social media to TV and tablet-based toys, today’s kids are constantly relating to technology. While it’s important for children and teens to develop an aptitude for technology, after all, they will use computers their whole lives, too much technology use can have detrimental health and physical effects. The negative effects on children’s …

The Importance of Teaching Technology to Children

From checking our emails on the go, to having groceries delivered right to our doorsteps, we constantly use technology to enrich, expand, and simplify our lives. By harnessing high-tech solutions to everyday problems, we’ve brought countless improvements into our homes, our workplaces, and the society we live in — so why should the classroom be …

Southern California Adult-Serving University Taps Artificial Intelligence to Boost Student Success

National University rolls out chatbot NUton, developed in partnership with AdmitHub, to help adult students balance the complexity of college with family, work, and personal commitments LA JOLLA, CALIF. (May 6, 2021) — National University, a nonprofit university celebrating its rich 50-year history of serving working adult learners, educators, and Veterans, today announced initial results …

Should I Get a Certificate or a Master’s Degree?

Achieving a bachelor’s degree is a great feat. After graduating college, you can take your education to the next level by enrolling into a master’s degree program or obtaining a graduate certificate. The differences between getting a master’s degree vs. a graduate certificate are characterized by cost, time, courseload,  and career benefits. Both options are …

Will Military Service Help Me Get into College? And Other Common Questions for Veterans Considering College

Applying to college can be a daunting process, especially for applicants who are faced with the additional challenge of transitioning successfully from military to civilian life. However, military experience can also be an asset to college applicants. Regardless of which branch you have served, your military background can help to distinguish and strengthen your application. …

Scholarship Options for Children and Grandchildren of Military Veterans

Are you the child, grandchild, spouse, or family member of a U.S. military Veteran or servicemember? If so, you may qualify for valuable scholarships that can shave thousands of dollars off your college expenses. Combined with military tuition assistance, tuition discounts, and/or other sources of financial aid, military dependent scholarships can make higher education accessible.  Earning …

Frequently Asked Questions: California Teaching Credentials

Teaching has the potential to be a rewarding, fulfilling, and flexible career. Today’s educators have countless opportunities to inspire some of tomorrow’s brightest young minds. In California, where educators are paid more than in almost any other U.S. state, a teaching career can also be financially attractive.   If you’re considering a career in education, read on to …

Eye on the Prize: Tips for Staying Motivated in College

Let’s face it: staying motivated can be a challenge. Whether we’re trying to lose weight, quit smoking, learn a new language, or just finish that book we’ve been meaning to read, there are times when we feel like we don’t have the drive to follow through and achieve our goals. Whether it’s too much stress, …

Time Management Tips, Tools, and Apps for Adult Learners

Time management is an essential skill that every student can benefit from mastering. On the surface, it seems deceptively simple — just keep an eye on the calendar, right? — but once the assignments begin to pile up, the difficulty starts to increase. For students who are raising children, going to work, serving in the …

National University Teacher of the Year Recipient Receives $50,000 and a Full Tuition Scholarship to National University

Alejandro Diasgranados of Aiton Elementary School in Washington, D.C. selected from more than 51 state winners as 2020 National University Teacher Award winner. WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 30, 2021) — Today, the National University Teacher Award (NUTA) announced that Alejandro Diasgranados, a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Aiton Elementary School in Washington, D.C., is the …

Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering: What’s the Difference?

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the computer and information technology sector is growing at a faster pace than most fields. With burgeoning job growth of 15 percent projected through to 2031, IT and computing is rapidly emerging as one of the nation’s most in-demand industries. In fact, LinkedIn reported that …

National University Receives $250,000 Grant to Support Adult Learner Scholars Program

The grant is part of the inaugural awards from The Conrad Prebys Foundation. LA JOLLA, CALIF. (March 24, 2021) — The nonprofit National University (NU), which is celebrating its 50th year of educating adult learners, including Veterans and career professionals, received a $250,000 grant from the San Diego-based Conrad Prebys Foundation. The funds will support …

Pioneering California University Expands Ambitious Affordability Initiative with Digital Textbooks

National University’s digital textbook marketplace, open resources mark latest in a series of innovations to increase access and affordability for adult learners LA JOLLA, CALIF. (MARCH 11, 2021) — National University, a nonprofit university celebrating its rich 50-year history of serving working adult learners, educators and Veterans, today announced a major expansion of its textbook …

National University Teams Up with the Center for Creative Leadership to Launch First-of-its-Kind MBA

Through a collaboration with a top global leadership development provider, National University launches a new type of MBA combining traditional management with next generation leadership training LA JOLLA, CALIF. (February 24, 2021) — National University, a nonprofit institution with 50 years of experience serving Veterans, educators, and working adults, today announced the launch of a …

Best Degrees for Work from Home Careers 

As technology grows both more powerful and more portable, greater numbers of Americans are choosing to work from home — an employment trend that’s only been spurred by the COVID-19 outbreaks of 2020.  While there’s no question that the work from home “trend” is here to stay, the real question for job-seekers is, what are …

Which Majors Are in the Most Demand?

You might be surprised to learn that, prior to the early 1800s, all US college students were taught the same basic set of subjects. It was the University of Virginia that changed academic history forever by offering different programs that students could choose between. Other colleges and universities soon began to follow suit, introducing various …

Pioneering California University Launches New Virtual Reality Pilot to Train Aspiring Nurses

National University uses federal grant to offer innovative, immersive community health care simulation experience LA JOLLA, CALIF. (February 3, 2021) — National University, a nonprofit institution celebrating its 50th anniversary of serving Veterans, educators, and working adults, today announced it has launched a new virtual reality training initiative that is providing nursing students with hands-on …

New Law Enforcement Courses Train Officers on Community Policing and Organizational Wellness

National University launches new courses to help policing to improve public safety and wellness in California communities La Jolla, CA – January 29, 2021 – National University, a nonprofit university celebrating its 50-year history of serving working adult learners, educators, and Veterans, today announced the launch of two new courses that will train law enforcement …