National University Faculty Member Receives Award for Cybersecurity Education

 Jan. 5, 2015 – Chris Simpson, an Associate Professor with National University’s School of Computing and Engineering, was named the winner in the category of Education for the 2014 Cybersecurity Awards, sponsored by the San Diego Business Journal. He was one of five winners in categories that included Critical Infrastructure, Education, Internet of Things, Millennial …

2014 – National University Selected as a Top School

One in four students at National University identified as active or prior-service military San Diego, Calif. –  Dec. 19, 2014 – National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California, has been named a Top School in the 2015 Military Advanced Education Guide to Colleges & Universities. The recognition is the latest received by National …

2014 – National University Named City of San Diego’s Preferred Employee Education Program Partner

University chosen for its quality education and scholarship opportunities for employees of the nation’s 8th largest city  San Diego, Calif. – Nov. 21, 2014 – National University, the 2nd largest private, nonprofit university in California, has been named the City of San Diego’s Preferred Employee Education Program Partner and is providing scholarship opportunities to the …

2014 – National University Educational Partnerships

National University President Dr. Michael R. Cunningham was invited to the KUSI studios Nov. 5 to talk about the recently-announced educational agreement with the County of San Diego, which provides educational and scholarship opportunities to the county’s approximately 16,000 employees. The collaboration reflects National University’s commitment to develop educational partnerships with the communities it serves, …

2014 – Ranks Among Top Ten Schools Nationwide

 San Diego, Calif. – Nov. 13, 2014 – National University is among the Top Ten schools in the nation that offer Master’s in Public Health (MPH) programs online, according to an analysis by PublicHealthOnline.org, a public health education and career resource guide. National University’s program was ranked according to the group’s comprehensive scoring metrics, which …

2014 – County of San Diego to Offer Educational Opportunities

National University’s educational partnerships demonstrate commitment to providing quality academic opportunities for working professionals San Diego, Calif. – Oct. 31, 2014 – National University, the 2nd largest private, nonprofit university in California, has entered an agreement with the County of San Diego to provide educational and scholarship opportunities to the county’s approximately 16,000 employees. The …

Nationally-Recognized Cyber Security Program Adds Focus in Computer Forensics

University a recognized Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance by government security agencies NSA/DHS San Diego, Calif. – Oct. 28, 2014 – Addressing a growing need to train more cyber security professionals to protect our nation’s networks, National University, the 2nd largest private, nonprofit university in California, announces the creation of a new specialty …

National University Marketing Professor Michael Becker Receives National Award for Education Leadership Contributions

Mr. Becker, Co-Founder and Managing Partner for Global Mobile Strategy and Education Marketing Company, mCordis, and Professor of Mobile Marketing at National University, is being recognized for leadership as entrepreneur, evangelist and educator  San Diego, Calif. – Oct. 21, 2014 – Michael Becker, a Professor of Mobile Marketing at National University, has been named the …

2014 – National University Awarded $2.1 Million

Federal grant affirms University’s dedication to ensuring students have the support they need to complete their educational goals  San Diego, Calif. – Oct. 16, 2014 In recognition of its student retention best practices that include programs serving Veterans, National University has been awarded a $2.1 million federal grant to expand on the successes of its …

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 San Diego, Calif. – Sept. 25, 2014 – Marking a 14-year tradition that affirms National University’s leadership in teacher training, National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California, has once again prepared more teachers for credentialing on an annual basis than any other single institution of higher education in the state, according to figures …

2014 – Dr. Sharon M. Lightner to Lead Newly-Created Department of Accounting

Dr. Lightner, a former CSUSM dean, named department chair at National University’s School of Business and Management San Diego, Calif. – Sept. 9, 2014 – National University announces the appointment of Dr. Sharon M. Lightner, the former Dean of the College of Business Administration at California State University in San Marcos, to lead the development …

2014 – University Receives Federal Grant to Enhance Veteran Preparation

Award from U.S. Department of Health & Human Services addresses growing need for nursing professionals San Diego, Calif. – Aug. 28, 2014 – As the nation faces an urgent need for more trained nursing professionals, National University announces the creation of the Accelerated Track for Vets to BSN (V2BSN) Project that is being launched to …

2014 – Student Awarded Scholarship for Women Pursuing Information and Cyber Security Careers

Sherri Pearlman, former Marine Corporal, is one of 11 scholarship recipients through initiative led by ACSA; Award includes HP internship opportunity San Diego, Calif. – August 14, 2014 – Sherri Pearlman, a former Marine Corporal pursuing her master’s degree at National University, has been named one of 11 recipients of the Women Studying Information Security …

National University President Talks About Sanford Education Center

National University President Michael R. Cunningham spoke with San Diego 6/CW recently about the Sanford Education Center, which will formally launch in September with programs that provide essential training and support to members of the nonprofit and education sector. Hear what he has to say about the Center’s three programs, and other amazing things happening …

President Michael R. Cunningham appears on KUSI evening news

National University President Michael R. Cunningham was a featured guest on the KUSI evening news July 31, 2014. He spoke about the recent announcement of a $9.22 anonymous gift to the Sanford Education Center, which will formally launch in September with programs that provide training and support to nonprofit leaders and educators nationwide. Dr. Cunningham …

National University Names Dr. Steven Lorenzet Dean of the School of Business and Management

National University, California’s second-largest private, nonprofit university, announces the appointment of Dr. Steven Lorenzet as the new Dean of the School of Business and Management, effective Aug. 4. Dr. Lorenzet brings extensive background in innovative program development, academic excellence and industry collaborations, and he is an award-winning researcher in the areas of human resource management …

Faculty Accolades: Professor’s Artwork Featured at Exhibition

Annette Cyr’s work on display Aug. 1-Aug. 30 among selected works at Athenaeum’s 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition in La Jolla, Calif. A painting by Annette Cyr of National University’s College of Letters and Sciences, has been selected to be part of the Athenaeum’s 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition in La Jolla, Calif. Cyr’s work was chosen …

National University’s Sanford Education Center Receives Anonymous $9.22 Million Gift

Generous gift is largest in university’s history San Diego, Calif. – July 30, 2014 – National University, California’s second-largest private, nonprofit university, announced today an anonymous $9.22 million gift for the Sanford Education Center, which is being created to affect positive change in our society through programs that support the development of nonprofit leaders, teachers …