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October 9, 2017
New School Year Marks Expansion of Sanford Harmony program in one of the Country's Largest School Districts
L.A. Unified is supporting the social emotional learning development of the District’s earliest school learners Los Angeles, Calif. – One of the country’s largest school districts, Los Angeles Unified School District, is expanding a research-based social emotional learning program, Sanford Harmony, this 2017-2018 school year following its initial introduction to the District’s early childhood centers. ...
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September 28, 2017
National University Launches New Campus in East Bay
National University, among the largest private, nonprofit universities in California joins John F. Kennedy University at the Pleasant Hill campus to expand academic offerings for regional economic growth and student success; Both institutions are part of the National University System Pleasant Hill, CA – National University, which is among the largest private, nonprofit universities in ...
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September 28, 2017
National University Celebrates National Cyber Security Awareness Month
San Diego, Calif. – National University is proud to participate in Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), a nationwide effort during the month of October that is promoted by the Department of Homeland Security to highlight the importance of cybersecurity in our communities and provide tools and resources to stay safe online. Technology continues to evolve ...
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September 14, 2017
Dr. James Stigler, a Leading Authority in Teaching and Learning Methodologies, Named Fellow of the Precision Institute at National University
Dr. Stigler, a professor of developmental and cognitive psychology at UCLA, will be a featured guest speaker Sept. 27 at National University’s San Diego headquarters; as a fellow, he will contribute to personalized learning research being done through the Precision Institute at National University. San Diego, Calif. – Dr. James Stigler, who is widely recognized ...
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September 13, 2017
Xavier University of Louisiana Launches a Sanford Institute of Philanthropy to Serve Southeast Louisiana
New Orleans, LA – Xavier University of Louisiana is pleased to announce it is joining the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy network by opening its own affiliated Institute dedicated to helping nonprofits significantly increase their fundraising capabilities and positive impact in Southeast Louisiana. The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Xavier University of Louisiana is part of ...
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August 24, 2017
City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship Makes Positive Impact in Community
San Diego, Calif. – As the first recipient of the City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship, city employee Nicole McNeil demonstrated her determination to achieve her education goals, graduating this June while giving back to the local community. Her success represents the spirit of an education-focused collaboration launched in 2015 that expands educational ...
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July 25, 2017
National University to Co-Host Third Annual Better Together: California Teachers Summit
San Diego Teachers to Participate in Free Statewide Day of Learning and Networking to Share Strategies on Timely Topics Such as Anti-Bullying and Effective Strategies for Implementing the New California Standards San Diego, Calif – The Sanford College of Education at National University, which recommends more teachers for credentials than any other university in California, ...
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July 21, 2017
National University Supports U.S. Marine Maggie Seymour's Run across America to Raise Awareness for Education and Military-Affiliated Causes and Communities
U.S. Marine Corps Captain Maggie Seymour kicks off 100-day, coast-to-coast run in San Diego on July 22, with the support of Title Sponsor National University San Diego, Calif. – National University, which is among the largest private nonprofit universities in California, is proud to support U.S. Marine Corps Captain Maggie Seymour in her run across ...
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July 19, 2017
Precision Institute at National University Launched to Transform Higher Education Through Personalized Learning
The private, nonprofit National University is supporting a four-year, $20-million Precision Education R&D effort to develop a learning platform integrating advanced technologies to help higher education institutions adapt to the individual needs of diverse student populations San Diego, Calif. – Aiming to address some of the most challenging issues confronting higher education today, National University, ...
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June 8, 2017
The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at National University Announces Launch of Newest Affiliate Institute Serving Arizona
The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges joins a national network of Institutes being launched through the leadership of National University to improve the fundraising capabilities of nonprofits San Diego, CA – The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at National University is pleased to announce the launch of an affiliated Institute at Maricopa County ...
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June 6, 2017
Fundraising Professional William Burfitt Joins National University as Vice President for Development
Mr. Burfitt has led philanthropic campaigns over the past two decades that have generated millions of dollars, serving in development leadership posts at UC San Diego and The Scripps Research Institute William Burfitt will join National University as vice president for development. San Diego, Calif. – William Burfitt, a proven fundraising professional who has led ...
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June 1, 2017
San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole Named Keynote Speaker for National University Southern California Commencement
National University Alumna Cole to speak at Petco Park at the June 17 Ceremony and receive an honorary doctorate San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole will speak at National University Southern California Commencement San Diego, CA – San Diego City Council President and National University alumna Myrtle Cole— the first African-American woman elected to ...
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June 1, 2017
Published Works by National University Faculty of the College of Letters and Sciences
National University hosted a special event this spring for five of its College of Letters and Sciences (COLS) faculty who have recently published books on topics ranging from the origins of the warfare state to theories of learning. COLS professors honored from L-R: Colin Dickey, Ph.D.; Leslie “Tom” Pollard, Ph.D.; Carl Boggs, Ph.D.; B. Charles ...
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May 31, 2017
National University Professor Linda Travis Macomber Recognized at Athena Pinnacle Awards
Professor Linda Travis Macomber National University Professor Linda Travis Macomber, who brings more than 25 years of experience coordinating health information technology initiatives, was recently recognized for her work as a finalist in the Education category at the 2017 San Diego Athena Pinnacle Awards, which celebrates women in STEM fields. For over 25 years, Professor ...
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May 19, 2017
National University Honored with Visionary & Outstanding Leadership Award from Classroom of the Future Foundation
Recognition is based on National University’s pioneering spirit of developing innovative programs to serve the unique needs of diverse students, including adult learners, and for introducing innovative research-based programs to PreK-12 schools. San Diego, CA, – The private, nonprofit National University is being honored with the 2017 Visionary & Outstanding Leadership Award from the nonprofit, ...
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May 16, 2017
Standardized Exam Demonstrates Strong Performance by National University BBA Students
A standardized exit program exam, implemented by the School of Business and Management’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at National University, has shown above-average performance across the board by National University students when compared to BBA students at other accredited business schools. Starting in 2013, the standardized exam has been taken by every National ...
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May 16, 2017
NU & The San Diego Padres Honor Local Teachers at Teacher Appreciation Night
May 19 event celebrates exceptional teaching by recognizing San Diego County District Teachers of the Year, including eight National University alumni; A National University alum who is State Teacher of the Year will throw honorary first pitch San Diego, Calif. – In recognition of the region’s exceptional PreK-12 teachers, National University joins the San Diego ...
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May 12, 2017
National University History Professor Receives National Recognition
Dr. Alex Zukas, a professor of history at National University, has been selected to participate in a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Institute, “Beyond East and West: the Early Modern World, 1400-1800.” His admission into the NEH Summer Institutes constitutes national scholarly recognition for his academic contributions, which includes his current project developing ...
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