National University Young Writers Competition in Fresno Marks its 20th Anniversary

Annual event encourages area students in 4th-12th grades to explore poetry; May 3 is deadline for this year’s competition, with winners recognized May 19 Fresno, Calif. – Each spring, hundreds of young students in the Central Valley are inspired to express themselves through poetry and prose thanks to the annual Young Writers Competition sponsored by …

California Assemblywoman Catharine Baker to be Keynote Speaker for National University’s Northern California Commencement on April 23

SACRAMENTO, CA – April 13, 2017 – California Assemblywoman Catharine Baker, who serves as vice chair of the state Assembly Higher Education Committee, will be the keynote speaker at the April 23 Northern California commencement ceremony for National University, which is among the largest private, nonprofit universities in California. California Assemblywoman Catharine Baker Entering her …

2017 National University Student Scholarship Conference

April 11, 2017 – More than 60 research projects were presented by students from throughout California at the 2017 National University Student Scholarship Conference in San Diego. Research was presented through posters, displays, films and online video conferencing that represented a wide variety of scholarship across all disciplines, including education, technology, science, communication and the …

Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness and Academic Excellence

Students presenting their project to faculty judges at the 2017 Student Scholarship Conference April marks my one-year anniversary as President of National University. As we get ready for Northern CA and Southern CA commencement ceremonies, I reflect on how special and enlightening the past year has been. I’ve enjoyed connecting with alumni, who perpetuate NU’s …

Expanding Educational Opportunities

The National University System, which includes National University, John F. Kennedy University, City University of Seattle, WestMed College, The Division of Pre-College Programs and the Sanford Education Programs, was founded on the notion of universal access to education, to fostering a seamless approach to lifelong learning, and above all, to student success. One of the …

Can Music Help You Study and Focus?

Wouldn’t it be great if simply tuning into your favorite playlist or listening to a popular song helped you to knock out that algebra problem or memorize all those dates for your American history exam? Unfortunately, tuning into iTunes isn’t quite that powerful. But research does show that music produces several positive effects on your …

National University to Offer Teacher Education Programs in Contra Costa County Through Partnership with John F. Kennedy University

The institutions — both part of the National University System — are addressing a region-wide need for more special education and elementary and secondary teachers Pleasant Hill, Calif. – To help meet a need to prepare qualified teachers for unfilled teaching positions in Contra Costa County, the National University Sanford College of Education will expand …

National University Partners with The Salvation Army SoCal to Expand Los Angeles Health Care Services

The National University Nurse-Managed Clinic opens two new sites at Salvation Army locations in Compton and Inglewood; the sites offer telehealth technologies and community-based approaches to addressing health needs in underserved communities LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – National University, a private, nonprofit university based in California, and The Salvation Army sites in Compton and Inglewood are …

National University’s Master of Criminal Justice Program Ranked #15 by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has ranked the private, nonprofit National University’s online Master of Criminal Justice among the Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs in the nation. National University’s program was ranked #15 nationwide based on a rigorous assessment of dozens of schools in five categories of student engagement; faculty credentials and training; admissions …

Looking Forward to Spring

Students presenting their project to faculty judges at the 2017 Student Scholarship Conference March 12 marks daylight saving time, when we adjust the clocks to “spring forward.” As we move ahead an hour and embrace more hours of daylight, this is also a time to look forward to upcoming events such as commencement, which is …

Cultivating Innovation and Professional Development

The 2020 Vision for the National University System (NUS) is, “to be an educational system whose graduates are transformed and positively contribute to society.” Transforming our students means reimaging education and empowering our shared community of universities. One of the ways we aim to fulfill this vision is by investing in the cultivation of innovation …

Valentine’s Day Alumni Profile

Occasionally, students at National University gain more than a degree. Sometimes, as an added bonus, they also find romance and love in the classroom. Robert and Cindy Hipwell, both graduates of the University’s School of Business and Management, are one such lucky couple. Robert earned his associate’s degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration and a …

Commitment to Diversity and Accessible Education

President Andrews congratulates graduates at the 2016 southern commencement ceremony. At National University, we believe that access to education is a fundamental right and we strive to support all students in achieving their educational goals. We are so fortunate and honored to have a University community that represents the great diversity of our nation, and …

The Nation’s Fifth Largest School District Adopting Sanford Harmony Program to Strengthen Student Development and Success

The social emotional learning program is being introduced nationally by National University and is now in more than 20 states, including Pre-K through fifth-grade classrooms in Clark County School District Clark County, Nev. – The Sanford Harmony program, a research-based social emotional learning program, has reached a significant milestone with district-wide implementation taking place in …

California Legislature Honors Psychology Professor for Work in Behavioral Health

Monica Wilson, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology with the National University College of Letters and Sciences, has been presented with an award of recognition by the California State Assembly in honor of her work as an advocate for mental health services, which includes extensive involvement in the San Bernardino area. As part of the …