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October 14, 2019National University Advances Support of Workforce Development Through Partnership with American Medical Response
Newly established partnership with the nation’s leading medical transportation company offers access to high-quality, affordable education to more than 29,000 AMR employees nationwide; Coordination through National University System’s Workforce Education Solutions reduces tuition costs to under $8,000 annually OCTOBER 14, 2019—SAN DIEGO, CA—The private, nonprofit National University, which actively develops partnerships with key industry groups ...
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September 13, 2019
Decorated Runner and Olympic Medalist Joins National University to Promote Heart Health at the American Heart Association San Diego Heart and Stroke Walk September 21
National University has teamed up with decorated runner, Olympian, and marathon winner Meb Keflezighi and the American Heart Association (AHA)—San Diego Chapter to raise awareness of heart health. Meb will be participating in the 2019 San Diego Heart and Stroke Walk on Saturday, September 21 in Balboa Park alongside National University System Chancellor and AHA ...
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September 4, 2019
Thomas Whisinnand of Nebraska Named National Winner of the 1st Annual Sanford Teacher Award and Honored with a $50,000 Grand Prize for Inspirational Teaching
Whisinnand was selected from more than 50 finalists recognized by the National University System-Sanford Programs. The 2020 Awards cycle for nominations is now open for Pre-K-12 teachers nationwide. September 4, 2019 – Omaha, Nebraska – In recognition of inspirational teachers who motivate students to achieve their highest potential, Thomas Whisinnand, a fourth-grade teacher at Ronald W. ...
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August 14, 2019Academic Paper on National University’s Vets2BSN Project Published in Esteemed Peer-Reviewed Journal
An academic paper co-authored by Drs. Gloria McNeal, Tyler Smith, and Paul Tontz of National University has been published in this month’s issue of the esteemed peer-reviewed Journal of Nursing Education. The paper explores outcomes of the University’s Vets2BSN project, an initiative that expedites time to completion for Veterans who have acquired skills during their ...
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June 17, 2019
Congressman Scott Peters to Deliver Keynote Address at National University Southern California Commencement
Accomplished member of the United States House of Representatives to speak at the June 30 graduation ceremony at the San Diego Convention Center San Diego, CA—June 17, 2019—Today, National University, which is among the largest accredited private, nonprofit universities in California, announced Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) will deliver the 47th keynote address at the Southern ...
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June 5, 2019
TEDxKidsChulaVista Event Celebrates Sanford Harmony Principles
Each year, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) hosts a district-wide speech competition aimed at fine-tuning their students’ public speaking skills and giving them the opportunity to share their personal life experiences in a public forum—and for the past two years, that public forum has been the TEDxKidsChulaVista stage. This year, more than 12,000 ...
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May 15, 2019
National University and San Diego Padres Honor Local Teachers at Educator Appreciation Night
May 17 event celebrates exceptional teaching by recognizing San Diego County District Teachers of the Year, including 13 National University Alumni
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May 14, 2019
Dr. Glenn Sewell and Cassie Chavez Named Keynote Speakers for National University’s Northern California Commencement on May 19
San Jose, Calif. – May 14, 2019 – National University’s Dr. Glenn Sewell, assistant professor in the Sanford College of Education, and National University Scholar Cassie Chavez will deliver keynote addresses at the May 19 Northern California Commencement Ceremony for National University, which is among the largest private, nonprofit universities in California. Dr. Sewell is ...
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May 13, 2019
Saturday, May 11: National University Hosts 150 Girl Scouts for Mother’s Day STEM Workshop
National University’s second Science Saturday event with the Girl Scouts — “Engineer Your Mom a Gift” — supports emphasis on introducing more girls to science, technology, engineering and math
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April 24, 2019
National University Launches Teacher Pathway Inclusion Program to Address a Nationwide Demand for Educators of Diverse Backgrounds to Serve High-Need Areas
Starting in San Diego, National University’s Sanford College of Education is collaborating with Gompers Preparatory Academy, San Diego Unified School District, and the San Diego Community College District to strengthen educator degree pathways; Funding provided by Stephen Cushman of the Cushman Foundation and Peter Ellsworth of the Legler Benbough Foundation SAN DIEGO, CA—April 24, 2019—The ...
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February 12, 2019
Former San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman Joins National University
San Diego, CA – February 12, 2019 – Former San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman, a 35-year law enforcement Veteran, has been named a Chancellor appointee serving in the capacity of a public safety and leadership consultant for the private, nonprofit National University. In her new role, Zimmerman will guest lecture on leadership topics, collaborate ...
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January 22, 2019
National University Launches Its First Doctoral Degree Program Cohort with the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
National University’s School of Health and Human Services, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program meets the urgent demand for anesthesia professionals nationwide
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January 9, 2019
National University Offers Accelerated Pathway for Public Safety Employees to Earn a College Degree
New credit policy makes earning a degree and career advancement opportunities more accessible and affordable by articulating workforce training into a variety of degree credit; National University is also offering 25 percent tuition scholarship for public safety agencies nationwide...
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October 23, 2018
New York City Inspirational Teacher Receives Sanford Award
Lopez is one of five Pre-K-12 teachers who are being recognized as part of the launch of a national competition to recognize inspiring teachers from each state Brooklyn kindergarten teacher Nicole Lopez of P.S. 282 received a $10,000 award for being an inspirational teacher as part of the San Diego-based National University System-Sanford Teacher Award ...
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October 19, 2018
Clark County Teacher Alvin Dizon Recognized as an Inspirational Teacher and Recipient of the Inaugural Sanford Teacher Award
Dizon is one of five PreK-12 teachers who are being recognized as part of the launch of a national competition to recognize inspiring teachers from each state Clark County, NV – In recognition of teachers who inspire students to achieve their greatest potential, National University System has launched the first annual Sanford Teacher Award, a ...
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October 10, 2018
National University Named a Sharp HealthCare Preferred Higher Education Partner
Partnership includes scholarship opportunities for employees of Sharp HealthCare, San Diego’s largest and most comprehensive health care system, and expanded externship and hiring opportunities for National University graduates San Diego, Calif. – The private, nonprofit National University and Sharp HealthCare have announced a new scholarship program for Sharp HealthCare employees that will expand their community ...
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September 28, 2018
San Diego Teacher Receives Inaugural Sanford Teacher Award
Karem is one of five PreK-12 teachers who are being recognized as part of the launch of a national competition to recognize inspiring teachers from each state The interview and press release photo includes: Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, Chancellor of the National University System; Angela Karem, a transitional kindergarten teacher at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ...
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September 26, 2018
Texas Teacher Receives Inaugural Sanford Teacher Award
Kline is one of five PreK-12 teachers who are being recognized as part of the launch of a national competition to recognize inspiring teachers from each state Dallas, TX – In recognition of teachers who inspire students to achieve their greatest potential, National University System has launched the first annual Sanford Teacher Award, a half-million ...
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