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December 19, 2014
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 ...
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December 2, 2014
Lakeside Union School District to Adopt Sanford Harmony Program
Program promotes positive student interactions at primary grade levels, and has been found to increase school engagement  San Diego, Calif. – Dec. 1, 2014 – Lakeside Union School District has become the first district in the nation to adopt the Sanford Harmony Program that promotes positive peer interactions at primary grade levels and has been ...
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November 25, 2014
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 ...
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November 13, 2014
2014 - National University Educational Partnerships
National University President Dr. Michael R. Cunningham was invited to the KUSI studios Nov. 5 to talk about the recently-announced educational agreement with the County of San Diego, which provides educational and scholarship opportunities to the county’s approximately 16,000 employees. The collaboration reflects National University’s commitment to develop educational partnerships with the communities it serves, ...
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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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