Back to School Highlights – September 2016

President Andrews with Lt. Andy Lerum, the 2016 recipient of the Professional Development Scholarship September marks the end of summer and brings a renewed focus on “back to school.” As we welcome new and current students to the 2016-2017 academic year, I was also able to spend time with members of our faculty and staff …

The State of Higher Education – September 2016

Chancellor Cunningham presents at CETYS University International Seminar on Innovation in Higher Education As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, I am proud that National University is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution and as an active member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities. I am so excited to share more about our …

Randy Frisch is Named President of City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington – The National University System announced today that its affiliate, City University of Seattle (CityU), a nonprofit leader in serving adult learners and providing an array of global study programs, has appointed Randy Frisch as President, effective Oct. 1. President Frisch has extensive experience as a leader in the private and nonprofit sectors, …

Exciting News for the National University System – August 2016

Randy C. Frisch, President of City University of Seattle This month, we were thrilled to announce that Randy Frisch has been named president of City University of Seattle (CityU), an affiliate of the National University System (NUS). President Frisch, who had been serving as interim president, joins CityU after serving as vice chancellor for the …

Importance of Networking and Collaboration – August 2016

President Andrews and Dr. Judy Mantle, Dean of the Sanford College of Education, at the Better Together CA Teachers Summit. September is National School Success Month and National University is dedicated to empowering and supporting current and future educators. With the new school year upon us, we were thrilled to be one of the co-hosts …

National University Faculty Standout Exhibits Academic Excellence with a New Film

Dr. Sara Kelly’s documentary: Model Citizens is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most cherished and secretive pastimes Sara Kelly, Ed.D, Associate Professor in the School of Professional Studies at National University, embarked on a journey to create her documentary: Model Citizens, a project that took her deep into the world of model …

NU Faculty Member Was Pioneer in Linking Comic-Con to Student Literacy

San Diego, Calif. – The annual Comic-Con International event comes to San Diego on Wednesday, July 20. The four-day convention attracts more than 130,000 visitors, filling the San Diego Convention Center to capacity and generating what Forbes.com has estimated as close to $200 million for the local economy. Legions of fans will flood downtown in …

2016 National University Military Scholarship Recipients

San Diego, Calif. – National University and the San Diego Padres honor National University Military Scholarship winners annually during a special pre-game event. This year’s Military Appreciation Day event is slated for the Sunday, July 17 ballgame against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. The National University Military Scholarship Program recognizes National University students …

Dr. Gangaram Singh Named Provost of National University

San Diego, Calif. – Dr. Gangaram Singh, an award-winning educator and administrator with a background in leading strategic growth initiatives, has been named Provost at National University. Dr. Singh, who joined National University in 2014 as Associate Provost, had been serving as Interim Provost for the past year. He became Provost effective July 1, serving …

National University and San Diego Padres Honor Military Scholarship Recipients at Petco Park

National University’s Military Appreciation Day recognizes accomplishments of military student’s who represent about a quarter of the University’s population; Students to be honored at July 17 game vs. San Francisco Giants San Diego, Calif. – In recognition of the contributions and sacrifices made by our military community, National University and the San Diego Padres will …

National University to Co-Host Second Annual Better Together: California Teachers Summit

San Diego Teachers to Participate in Free Statewide Day of Learning and Networking, Celebrating the Teaching Profession, and Equipping Teachers with Tools to Better Implement the New California Standards San Diego, CA — National University’s Sanford College of Education, which recommends more teachers for credentials than any other university in California, will co-host the second …

Dedication to Student Success – July 2016

I am honored to be a part of National University, which is committed to lifelong learning and helping students achieve their education goals. The dedication of our students inspires me to continue to find innovative ways to ensure their academic success. Dr. Andrews with Padres great – Randy Jones. I’d like to congratulate Dr. Gangaram …

Military Appreciation Month – July 2016

This month, we celebrated Independence Day and I was honored to meet with Veteran organizations in Washington, D.C. to discuss the importance of providing high-quality education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Veterans. RADM Rich with 2016 National University Military Scholarship recipients. Spending time in our nation’s capital with Veterans, who are working …

National University and Leadership Expert, Stedman Graham, Support Military Children Education Efforts at National Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Stedman Graham—professor at National University, New York Times bestselling author, and widely regarded speaker in the topic of leadership principles—was the keynote speaker at the Military Child Education Coalition conference on June 27 in Washington DC. He was joined by National University’s Military and VA Programs team, which hosted a booth at …

National University Partners with Scripps Health Group to Expand Student Internship Opportunities

San Diego, Calif. – June 28, 2016 – National University, one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in California, is combining forces with a Scripps Health-affiliated physicians group to make it easier for students studying healthcare administration and public health to land internships from among hundreds of local physician groups. National University and Scripps Mercy …

2016 – National University Nursing Student Emily Stone Commencement

Cancer diagnosis did not stop her from completing classes and academic milestones with the support of National University faculty Emily Stone was just months away from completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at National University, looking forward to helping others, when she found the tables drastically turned. She was no longer just a …