2005-12-01 National University Earns Workplace Excellence Award from SDSHRM

SDSHRM Bestows Award Upon National In Mega Companies Category National University was recognized as one of the region’s best places to work when the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management (SDSHRM), in partnership with The Union-Tribune, named the University as a recipient of a 2005 Workplace Excellence Award. “National University is committed to providing …

2005-09-15 Debra Bean named Dean of School of Media and Communication

La Jolla, Calif. – Debra Bean has been named Dean of the School of Media and Communication, National University System Chancellor  Dr. Jerry C. Lee announced today. Bean brings more than 20 years of experience in education and as a communications executive with her to National University. Most recently, she was an Associate Dean in …

2005-04-25a National University Ranks 1st in California in Granting Master’s Degrees to Hispanics

San Diego, Calif. – For the sixth consecutive year, National University leads all California colleges and universities in granting master’s degrees to Hispanics, according to the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education’s annual rankings of “Top Grad Schools & Programs for Hispanics.”  The private non-profit University also ranks second in the United States in that category. …

2005-03-08 National University and California Community Colleges Sign Transfer Agreement

Agreement to increase university options for students throughout California La Jolla and Sacramento, Calif. –-National University and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office today announced their joint effort to increase opportunities for students who begin coursework at a community college to transfer to National University to complete a baccalaureate degree. The agreement enables a smooth …

2005-01-24a National University Launches New School of Health and Human Services

School to address current needs in nursing, community health and health care administration La Jolla, Calif. – Dr. Jerry C. Lee, Chancellor of the National University System, today announced the establishment of the School of Health and Human Services to address current needs in the health care industry. The new School will draw on existing …

2005-01-24 National University System Introduces School of Media and Communication

Degrees in cutting-edge technologies accessible in National University’s unique learning format La Jolla, Calif. – Dr. Jerry C. Lee, Chancellor of the National University System, responded to evolving needs of the media marketplace by launching a School of Media and Communication within National University to educate students in cutting-edge media and communication technologies. Offered in …

2005-01-10 Two National University Alumni Named as Santa Clara County’s Finest Teachers

San Jose, Calif. – National University alumni Amanda Fried and Anne DiPalermo have been recognized as two of Santa Clara County’s finest teachers by the Santa Clara County Office of Education, at its 35th Annual Teacher Recognition Day. Honorees were selected by their districts last September for the most prestigious local award given to the …

2004-08-26a National University 1st in California in Granting Master’s Degrees in Education to Asian Americans

La Jolla, Calif. – National University provides more master’s degrees in education to Asian Americans than any other college or university in California, according to Black Issues in Higher Education.  In total, National University conferred 112 master’s degrees in education to Native Americans in the 2002-2003 academic year, which also places it among the top …

2004-08-16a National University Ranks First in California in Granting Master’s Degrees to African Americans

La Jolla, Calif. – National University provides more master’s degrees in all disciplines to African Americans than any other college or university in California, according to Black Issues in Higher Education.  In total, National University conferred 216 master’s degrees to African Americans in the 2002-2003 academic year.  Black Issues in Higher Education publishes its annual …

2004-08-16 National University Leads California in Granting Master’s Degrees in all Disciplines to Hispanics

La Jolla, Calif. – National University provides more master’s degrees to Hispanic students than any other college or university in California, according to Black Issues in Higher Education.  In total, National University conferred 363 master’s degrees to Hispanics in the 2002-2003 academic year, representing 14 percent of its total graduates. California State University Los Angeles …

2004-08-12 National University Again Leads State in Preparing Credentialed Teachers

La Jolla, Calif. – For the fourth consecutive year, National University has prepared more credentialed teachers than any other single institution of higher education in the state. Between July 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003, 2,466 California teachers earned their single subject, multiple subject and special education teaching credentials through National University, according to the …

2004-06-23 National University to Offer New Program in Homeland Security and Safety Engineering

La Jolla, Calif. – National University’s School of Engineering and Technology is offering a new Master of Science degree in homeland security and safety engineering. The curriculum has been designed to prepare graduates for certification by the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). The events of September …