National University (California)

National University Leadership Names to 2023 List of 500 Most Influential People in San Diego

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University President Mark D. Milliron, Ph.D., and Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, executive vice president of communications and community engagement, were both honored as one of the San Diego Business Journal's 2023 500 Most Influential People in San Diego when the publication was released on November 13.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University President Mark D. Milliron, Ph.D., and Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, executive vice president of communications and community engagement, were both honored as one of the San Diego Business Journal's 2023 500 Most Influential People in San Diego when the publication was released on November 13.
  • Dr. Mark D. Milliron, National University President
    The SD500 list represents the influential members of the San Diego business community who have shaped how the region has grown over the years.
  • "At National University, we work hard to make traveling these pathways possible for nontraditional, working, and military students.
  • National University — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that serves 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students annually — is deeply involved in the community, including close partnerships with the City of San Diego, the San Diego Community College District and the San Diego Padres.

National University and the Maricopa County Community College District Reaffirm Transformative Partnership

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Friday, November 3, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University(NU), a distinguished non-profit university founded by Veterans and recognized as one of the most prominent private non-profit Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in the United States with over 43,000 students, and Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), one of the nation's largest community college systems in terms of enrollment with approximately 10,000 full and part-time employees and a student population of close to 100,000, today jointly announced their re-commitment to a transformative educational partnership between NU and MCCCD to create seamless pathways to possibilities for students, alumni, and employees to pursue bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

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  • "The partnership between National University and Maricopa County Community College District, both nationally recognized access and success innovators, will open the door for aspiring students to pursue their education goals."
  • - Dr. Mark D. Milliron, National University President and CEO
    "The partnership between National University and Maricopa County Community College District, both nationally recognized access and success innovators, will open the door for aspiring students to pursue their education goals and enable professionals to excel in their careers through advanced degrees," said National University President and CEO Dr. Mark D. Milliron, who attended Mesa Community College in the Maricopa County Community College District.
  • "National University offers a comprehensive suite of online master and doctoral pathways along with a wide array of baccalaureate programs in flexible four-week and eight-week courses to provide as many options as possible for Maricopa County Community College District students and employees," said Dr. Gerardo de los Santos, vice president of community college relations at National University and recent inductee into the American Association of Community College Leadership Hall of Fame.
  • For more information about National University's community college transfer pathways, visit NU.edu .

National University Amplifies Support for Military-Connected Community with Employee Resource Groups

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Friday, October 27, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founded over 50 years ago by a retired U.S. Navy Captain, National University(NU) is proud to announce the launch of two new Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) tailored to serve Military Spouses and Veterans. The introduction of these ERGs further enhances NU's commitment to an inclusive educational community and underscores its support for its expansive military-affiliated employee community, benefiting the students they serve.

Key Points: 
  • The introduction of these ERGs further enhances NU's commitment to an inclusive educational community and underscores its support for its expansive military-affiliated employee community, benefiting the students they serve.
  • "They offer an inclusive environment, ensuring that our military-connected employees feel valued, and in turn, we can serve the broader military community more effectively and authentically."
  • "At National University, our connection to the military isn't merely a point of pride.
  • These initiatives place National University at the forefront of institutions that respond proactively to industry needs, emphasizing the importance of ongoing education for both professional and organizational growth.

Pioneering Adult-Serving University Offers Google Certificates

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Friday, October 6, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that serves more than 43,000 students annually through its degree programs and another 130,000 through its workforce and professional training programs — today announced an initiative that will integrate a suite of industry-recognized Google Career Certificates across its undergraduate and graduate programs. The collaboration with Google will enable current students, employees and alumni to learn job-ready skills across six in-demand fields: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Project Management, Digital Marketing and E-Commerce, IT Support, and UX Design.

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  • National University to offer Google Career Certificates to help students, alumni and employees boost digital skills
    SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that serves more than 43,000 students annually through its degree programs and another 130,000 through its workforce and professional training programs — today announced an initiative that will integrate a suite of industry-recognized Google Career Certificates across its undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • The credentialing initiative marks the first example of a university integrating Google Career Certificates at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
  • "Google is thrilled that National University is offering the Google Career Certificates program to undergraduate and graduate students throughout the country," said Bronagh Friel, Head Partnerships, Grow with Google.
  • National University plans to closely monitor certificate completion rates over time and assess how these certificates contribute to individual career advancement for learners who participate.

National University Professor Dr. Sonia Rodriguez Selected by HACU as a Delegate in the Inaugural Cohort of Mid-level Leadership Program

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University(NU), a Veteran-founded nonprofit university and one of the largest private nonprofit Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) in the United States, serving more than 40,000 students, today announced that its Professor, Dr. Sonia Rodriguez, has been selected by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) as one of 56 participants in the inaugural cohort of the Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program. The six-month leadership development program for mid-level college and university professionals is designed to increase the number, variety, and quality of Latino/a talent in leadership positions at Hispanic-serving institutions and in higher education.

Key Points: 
  • "As a Minority Serving Institution, National University is proud to support Dr. Rodriguez and this important leadership program."
  • "I am honored to be a part of HACU's inaugural national leadership program," remarked Dr. Sonia Rodriguez, professor at National University's Sanford College of Education , which recommends more teachers for credentials in California than any other university in the state.
  • Dr. Sonia Rodriguez is a professor at National University and served as the academic program director from 2016 - 2023 for educational counseling.
  • "As a Minority Serving Institution, National University is proud to support Dr. Rodriguez and this important leadership program," said Dr. Robert Lee, dean of the Sanford College of Education at National University.

Pioneer in Adult and Workforce Education Joins EdAssist by Bright Horizons' Workforce Education Network

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Friday, June 30, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit university that serves more than 40,000 students with a focus on working adults, educators, student parents, and current and former members of the military, today announced a new collaboration with EdAssist by Bright Horizons, a leading provider of workplace education benefits. The university will join a nationwide network of institutions that are working to improve access to affordable, high-quality education programs that lead to improved career opportunities and greater financial mobility for adult learners.

Key Points: 
  • The university will join a nationwide network of institutions that are working to improve access to affordable, high-quality education programs that lead to improved career opportunities and greater financial mobility for adult learners.
  • "This initiative strongly aligns with our decades-long focus on designing educational offerings that are tightly coupled with the needs of companies and talent developers.
  • National University is proud to join the EdAssist Workforce Education Network and help unlock new education and career possibilities for employees at companies nationwide."
  • For more information about partnership opportunities with National University Workforce Education Solutions, visit https://www.nu.edu/our-university/the-university/partnerships/

National University Awards $175,000 in New Military Spouse Scholarship Program

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Friday, May 12, 2023

SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), the veteran-founded nonprofit university serving 40,000 students nationwide of which one in four are servicemembers or veterans, announces 35 recipients have been awarded one of the new military spouse scholarships of $5,000 per recipient that can be used toward tuition fees for associate, bachelor's, and master's programs at NU.

Key Points: 
  • "Supporting military families has been a priority from our first days," said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.
  • "The National University Military Spouse Scholarship program supports military spouses by providing educational and financial resources that open new pathways to possibility."
  • This year the new Military Spouse Scholarship program application cycle was launched and close to 200 students applied for the $5000 scholarship.
  • National University recently became a member of the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), which helps military spouses advance their careers and educational opportunities with hundreds of partner employers that commit to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military spouses.

Higher Education Innovator Joins National Network of Pathbreaking College and University Leaders

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

SAN DIEGO, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit university and one of the largest private nonprofit Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) in the United States serving more than 40,000 students, today announced that its President Dr. Mark D. Milliron has been elected to join the Presidents Forum, a national nonprofit network of seventeen innovative college and university leaders working to support the reinvention of higher education. The Presidents Forum's membership includes many of the nation's largest online universities, community and technical colleges, minority-serving institutions, and state higher education systems that collectively serve more than 3 million students.

Key Points: 
  • "Together, we are taking action to advocate for changes in policy and practice—and build a system of higher education that is more affordable, flexible and responsive to the needs of the new majority of learners in higher education today."
  • With Dr. Milliron's appointment, National University will continue under new leadership its long-standing engagement with the Presidents Forum as the nonprofit organization works to support.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Milliron to the membership of the Presidents Forum," said Scott Pulsipher, president of Western Governors University.
  • Dr. Milliron will join a group of distinguished higher education leaders comprising the membership of the Presidents Forum that include:
    As a veteran-founded, Hispanic-Serving Institution, National University's student population reflects the shifting—and highly diverse—demographics of higher education today.

Pioneering Adult-Serving University Launches Virtual Reality Campus to Boost Student Engagement

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

SAN DIEGO, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, a veteran-founded university and one of the largest private nonprofit Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) in the United States serving more than 40,000 students, announced the launch of a new virtual campus that will harness the power of virtual and augmented reality experiences to power teaching, learning and student engagement. Through a collaboration with immersive experience developer Axon Park, the university will build a virtual campus that will enable online learners to explore campus, attend classes, interact with their peers and instructors, and participate in campus activities, just as they would in the physical world.

Key Points: 
  • Through a collaboration with immersive experience developer Axon Park, the university will build a virtual campus that will enable online learners to explore campus, attend classes, interact with their peers and instructors, and participate in campus activities, just as they would in the physical world.
  • The launch of the new virtual campus comes at a time when a growing number of colleges and universities are beginning to experiment with XR and immersive technologies as a tool for instruction and student engagement.
  • National University's virtual campus will launch in 2023 and will initially be available to students in select programs.
  • The virtual campus is an exciting opportunity to provide students with a truly immersive experience that will enhance their learning outcomes."

National University Student Honored as American Council on Education Student of the Year

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), the veteran-founded nonprofit university serving 40,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community announced jointly with the American Council on Education (ACE), that Joel Riley, a Marine Corps veteran and project manager in the finance technology industry, is one of two recipients of the 2022 American Council on Education (ACE)/Sophia Learning Students of the Year Award. This distinction is presented annually by ACE to two individuals who have benefitted academically or professionally from the use of ACE credit recommendations for workforce or military training. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding achievements in their community or workplace while successfully balancing the demands of family, career, and education.

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  • Recipients must demonstrate outstanding achievements in their community or workplace while successfully balancing the demands of family, career, and education.
  • Riley first became interested in the U.S. Marine Corps after learning about some of its humanitarian work, and at age 19, he enlisted.
  • Before he left active duty, Riley ensured that all the Marines under his direct command were enrolled in higher education courses.
  • "Joel Riley exemplifies National University's mission of providing an accessible, world-class student experience that ensures student success through meaningful learning," said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.