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 …

2014 – National University Renames School of Engineering and Computing

Innovative programs include Cyber Security and Information Assurance, and Data Analytics San Diego, Calif. – July 23, 2014 – National University’s School of Engineering, Technology and Media has officially changed its name to the School of Engineering and Computing, effective July 1. The updated name is meant to reflect more clearly the School’s innovative programs …

2014 – National University Golf Instructor Qualifies for U.S. Senior Open Championship

San Diego, Calif. – July 9, 2014 – National University Golf Academy Director of Instruction, Ted Norby, has qualified and will be competing in the 2014 U.S. Senior Open Championship, to be held at Oak Tree National, in Edmond, Oklahoma, July 10-13. Ted shot an impressive 69 during the United States Golf Association (USGA) sectional …

2014 National University and San Diego Padres to honor Military Scholarship Recipients

National University’s Military Appreciation Night includes a reception thanking military guests and community leaders during Saturday game vs. San Francisco Giants San Diego, CA – June 24, 2014 — In recognition of our military community, National University and the San Diego Padres will honor ten inaugural recipients of the National University Military Scholarship at the …

Dr. Gangaram Singh Joins National University

San Diego, Calif. – June 20, 2014 – Dr. Gangaram Singh, an award-winning educator and administrator with a background in leading strategic growth initiatives, has been named Associate Provost at National University, effective July 1. Dr. Singh comes to National University from San Diego State University (SDSU) where he previously served as Department Chair, Associate …

2014 Commencement Keynote Speaker

San Diego, Calif. – June 4, 2014 – Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, an Army Veteran and four-time recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal who has dedicated her career to empowering the next generation of leaders to succeed in today’s global marketplace, will be keynote speaker at the National University commencement ceremony June 11 at the San …

Debra Bean Named Provost of National University

San Diego, Calif. – June 2, 2014 – Debra Bean, a leader in higher education administration with a demonstrated commitment to ensuring academic quality and student success, has been named Provost of National University, announced Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, National University President and Chancellor of the National University System. Ms. Bean brings more than a …

Dr. Michael R. Cunningham named Chancellor of the National University System

San Diego, Calif. – Dr. Michael R. Cunningham has been named Chancellor of the National University System effective October 10, 2013, Herb Meistrich, Chair of the National University System Board of Trustees, announced today. Dr. Cunningham originally joined the National University System on July 1, 2013 as President of the System’s flagship institution, National University. …

National University to Cover Tuition Costs for Active Duty Military Students During Government Shutdown

San Diego, Calif. – National University is supporting its active duty military students by covering their tuition costs during the months of October and November. The decision was made by National University President Dr. Michael Cunningham to ensure the Federal Government shutdown does not adversely impact active duty military students seeking their degrees at National University. …

National University named Title Sponsor of 2013 Holiday Bowl

San Diego, Calif. – National University has been named the title sponsor of the 2013 Holiday Bowl, bowl president Bill Geppert announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The National University Holiday Bowl, as it will be known, celebrates its 36th game this year when it pairs teams from the Pac-12 and Big …

Dr. Jerry C. Lee Retires as Chancellor of the National University System

La Jolla, Calif. – Dr. Jerry C. Lee, who has served as Chancellor of the National University System since 2001 and who previously served as President of National University from 1989 to 2007, has officially retired as Chancellor of the National University System effective September 15, 2013, it was announced today. Dr. Lee’s relentless commitment …

National University Leads California in Granting Master’s Degrees in Education to Minority Students

San Diego, Calif. – National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California, conferred more master’s degrees in education to minority students than any other college or university in California during the 2011-2012 academic year, according to figures released by Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine in its annual “Top 100” list. Diverse Issues’ rankings …

National University Leads California in Preparing Credentialed Teachers for 13th Consecutive Year

National has led California in preparing credentialed teachers every year since 2000 Credentialed teachers from National accounted for nine percent of statewide total National University ranks fourth in the nation in granting master’s degrees in education to all minorities San Diego, Calif. – National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California and the 12th-largest …