2015 – National University Announces Initiatives to Increase Cross-Border Education Opportunities

 San Diego, Calif. – Feb. 24, 2015 – National University, the second largest private nonprofit university in California, announced this week that the University will offer $2 million in scholarships for Mexican student cohorts as part of an effort to encourage more cross-border education opportunities to strengthen the San Diego-Tijuana region’s economy. The announcement was …

2015 – National University’s Radiation Therapy Program Only One of its Kind in California With National JRCERT Accreditation

 San Diego, Calif.  Feb. 17, 2015 – National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California, now offers the only Bachelor of Science Radiation Therapy Program in the state that has achieved accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).   The rigorous accreditation process through JRCERT assures the public of …

2015 – Professor Paul Majkut Joins International Committee on Digital Media

Professor Majkut named to Steering Committee for UNESCO Forum for Well-being in Digital Media, will participate in February panel discussion in Israel  San Diego, Calif.  Feb. 12, 2015 – National University Professor Paul Majkut has been named to a prestigious Steering Committee for a United Nations forum aiming to influence new ground rules on digital …

Stedman Graham Joins National University

Mr. Graham will teach on leadership topics and contribute to curriculum development San Diego, Calif. –  Dec. 16, 2014 – Stedman Graham, a New York Times bestselling author and businessman, has been named a faculty member at National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California. Mr. Graham joins the University’s School of Business and …

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 – 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 – 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 …