2004-05-26 Burbank High School Students Dominate National University Young Writers Contest

Los Angeles, Calif. – Students from Burbank High School dominated the Los Angeles area Young Writers Contest sponsored by National University, winning the fiction category and placing four finalists in the nonfiction and poetry categories. Schools throughout Los Angeles County were solicited for entries.  Approximately 70 submissions were received in March and were judged in …

2004-05-18 National University is Offering CCTC Reading Certificate Program to Credentialed Teachers

San Diego, Calif. – The National University School of Education is now offering a four-course California Reading Certificate program approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The California Reading Certificate program prepares qualified educators to teach reading with expertise in assessment and instruction. Those who complete the program will be eligible for the Commission’s …

2004-05-04 National University Ranks First in California, 3rd in U.S. in Granting Master’s Degrees to Hispanics

http://www.hispanicoutlook.com/top-100 San Diego, Calif. – National University ranks first in California and third in the nation in granting master’s degrees to Hispanics, according to Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education’s annual “Top 100 Schools” report, published today.  It ranks first among California colleges and universities in that category for the fifth consecutive year. In the United …

2004-08-25 National University Virtual High School Debuts

La Jolla, Calif. – The National University System has announced the establishment of the National University Virtual High School (NUVHS).  The Virtual High School will enroll its first students in summer school courses this coming June, and will offer a comprehensive selection of online courses beginning in September. “Our Virtual High School will allow young …

2004-08-25 Stacy Allison to Speak at National University Commencement

Sacramento, Calif. – Mountain climber and author Stacy Allison, the first American woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, will serve as keynote speaker for National University’s 2004 commencement ceremony in Sacramento on Sunday, June 13. The ceremony will include graduates from academic centers in Fresno, Stockton, San Jose, Sacramento, and Redding. Ms. Allison …

2004-08-25 National University Ranks 1st in California in Granting Master’s Degrees to Women

San Diego, Calif. – National University grants more master’s degrees to women than any other college or University in California, according U.S. Department of Education data published in The Hispanic Outlook of Higher Education. The San Diego-based University also ranks among the top 10 nationally in terms of master’s degrees conferred to females. A total …

2004-08-25 Olympic Gold Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee to Speak at National University Commencement

San Diego, CA – Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and world-record holding athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee will serve as the keynote speaker at National University’s 2004 commencement ceremony in San Diego on Sunday, May 9. The ceremony will include graduates from academic centers in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Ms. Joyner-Kersee overcame …

2004-05-25 Council of College and Military Educators Honors National University Dean

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego – Douglas Barr, associate regional dean for military students at National University, has been named a recipient of the William Kennedy Award by the Council of Colleges and Military Educators for outstanding service in military education. Doug Barr, a former Marine Corps Sergeant Major, oversees a staff of 15 …

2004-08-25 National University to Create a Center for National Board Certified Teachers

La Jolla, CA – National University’s School of Education is establishing a center to promote and support National Board Certified Teachers. It is also supporting the initiation of a non-profit association that will serve this distinguished group of teacher leaders. The new Center for National Board Certified Teachers will be announced by Sandra Tracy, Ed.D., …

2004-08-25 National University To Offer Spanish MBA Program Online

San Diego, Calif. – National University, one of California’s largest private non-profit universities, will offer its online Executive Master of Business Administration degree program in Spanish, beginning this coming summer. “By translating all of our coursework to Spanish we will serve an enormous yet underserved market, both domestically and internationally,” said Dr. Thomas Green, interim …

2004-08-25 National University Professor Developing New Chemical Sensor For Detecting Explosive

La Jolla , CA – National University faculty member Shekar Viswanathan , Ph.D., has developed a new type of explosive detector through research funded by a National University Presidential Award grant. Dr. Viswanathan, in National University ‘s School of Engineering and Technology, has collaborated with Newbury Park-based Electronic Sensor Technology in the design and operation …

2004-08-25 National University Wins It’s Second Consecutive Eureka Award For Performance Excellence

La Jolla, CA – The California Council for Excellence (CCE) presented National University with its second consecutive Eureka Award for Performance Excellence in late December. National University was the only institution of higher education to receive the award in 2003 and is the second university-level recipient ever. CCE’s mission is to help California organizations achieve …