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July 9, 2014
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 ...
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June 24, 2014
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 ...
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June 23, 2014
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 ...
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June 4, 2014
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 ...
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June 2, 2014
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 ...
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October 10, 2013
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. ...
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October 8, 2013
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. ...
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October 8, 2013
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 ...
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September 19, 2013
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 ...
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September 17, 2013
National University to Host Second Annual Fundraising Dinner to Provide Scholarships for Military Veterans
Visionary Voices, A Tribute to Our Veterans to take place on Oct. 19, 2013 at San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina Wells Fargo to serve as title sponsor for second year in a row Seventeen veteran students received scholarships as a result of last year’s event San Diego, Calif. – National University, the second-largest private, ...
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August 20, 2013
National University Leads California in Granting Master's Degrees in Education to Minority Students
National granted more master’s in education to Hispanics, African Americans and Native Americans than any other single California institution National University awarded more master’s degrees in all disciplines combined to African Americans than any other college or university in the state National University was second in the state in granting master’s degrees in all disciplines ...
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August 20, 2013
National University Polytechnic Institute, Port of San Diego Team Up to Offer Training Ground for Commercial Diving Program
San Diego, Calif. – A unique certification program is preparing students for a career in commercial diving with underwater training along the Port of San Diego’s Working Waterfront. National University Polytechnic Institute and the Port of San Diego’s Maritime Operations Department have partnered to provide a real-life training ground for the Institute’s Professional Certificate in Marine ...
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August 6, 2013
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 ...
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July 16, 2013
National University's Master of Public Health program receives accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health
The Master of Public Health is a graduate professional degree designed to prepare students for leadership positions in health promotion and disease prevention The program is offered onsite in San Diego as well as fully online National University is the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California San Diego, Calif. – National University’s Master of Public ...
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July 11, 2013
Dr. Don Chu named Dean of National University's School of Education
San Diego, Calif. – Dr. Don Chu has been named Dean of National University’s School of Education, Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, President of National University, announced today. Prior to joining National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California, Dr. Chu had been serving as Dean, College of Education, Health and Human Services at California ...
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July 11, 2013
Dr. Gloria J. McNeal named Dean of National University's School of Health and Human Services
San Diego, Calif. – Dr. Gloria J. McNeal has been named Dean of National University’s School of Health and Human Services, Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, President of National University, announced today. Prior to joining National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California, Dr. McNeal served as the Founding Dean of the Mervyn M. Dymally ...
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June 21, 2013
National University Alumna Karen Schiller Appointed to Acting Director with Internal Revenue Service
San Diego, Calif. – National University alumna Karen Schiller has been appointed to serve as acting Director of Rulings and Agreements for Exempt Organizations by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) effective immediately. Schiller earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from San Diego-based National University in 1987. Previously the Director, Exam Planning and ...
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June 4, 2013
National University receives rare designation from the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Cyber Terrorism Curriculum
San Diego, Calif. – A war is raging that isn’t fought on a battlefield with guns and tanks; it’s fought from computers with code. The threat to national security and the security of trade secrets and commerce, however, are just as great. The future of America’s Cyber Security will be in the hands of “Cyber ...
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