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November 13, 2014
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 ...
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November 5, 2014
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 ...
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October 27, 2014
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 ...
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October 20, 2014
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 ...
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October 16, 2014
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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September 30, 2014
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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 ...
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September 18, 2014
Grand Opening of Sanford Education Center at National University Marks National Expansion of Programs Benefitting Nonprofit and Education Sectors
Sept. 18 event highlights collaboration with Long Island University to expand Sanford Harmony Program; Sanford Institute of Philanthropy Symposium Scheduled for Nov. 19 San Diego, Calif. – Sept. 18, 2014 – National University, the 2nd largest private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California, announces the grand opening of the Sanford Education Center and the ...
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September 15, 2014
2014 - Bob Kelly Named Executive-in-Residence
Bob Kelly brings more than two decades of nonprofit experience in the philanthropic world to his new role San Diego, Calif. – Sept. 15, 2014 – National University, California’s second-largest private, nonprofit university, announces the appointment of longtime philanthropic organization leader Bob Kelly as Executive-in-Residence with the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy, part of the Sanford ...
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September 9, 2014
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 ...
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August 27, 2014
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 ...
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August 14, 2014
2014 - Dr. Allyson Handley Appointed Executive Director of National University's Sanford Education Center
The Center will house three programs dedicated to nonprofit and education sectors San Diego, Calif. – Aug. 14, 2014 – National University, California’s second-largest private, nonprofit university, announced today the appointment of Dr. Allyson Handley as Executive Director of the Sanford Education Center, which is scheduled to formally launch Sept. 18. Handley who is currently ...
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August 14, 2014
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 ...
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August 8, 2014
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 ...
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August 4, 2014
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 ...
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August 1, 2014
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 ...
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July 30, 2014
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 ...
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July 30, 2014
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 ...
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July 23, 2014
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 ...
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