Office of the Chancellor

Welcome from Dr. Michael Cunningham

Welcome to the Office of the Chancellor! As chancellor of the National University System, I am committed to ensuring students are provided with world-class education that’s both accessible and affordable and an exceptional college experience.

National University is a private, nonprofit university that has distinguished itself by offering innovative, market-relevant programs that positively transform and impact students, enterprises, and communities. As part of National University, you join a diverse community of lifelong learners who are part of the National University System. Together we share a common approach to learning and fostering student success while creating new and exciting pathways for your educational future.

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the National University family of exceptional faculty, staff, students, and a strong network of over 240,000 alumni. We are excited to support you in reaching your educational goals.

“The National University System is dedicated to working with others to identify more opportunities that make quality education accessible to lifelong learners.”

‐ Dr. Michael Cunningham

About the Chancellor

Dr. Michael R. Cunningham joined the National University System in 2013 and has extensive experience in both the education and business sectors.

Previously, Cunningham served as dean of the College of Business Administration at San Diego State University and taught strategy and entrepreneurship courses at SDSU, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and New York University. He was the founder, chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Cunningham Graphics International (CGII; NASDAQ) from 1989-2000, a multinational graphics communications company that operated out of seven countries and employed approximately 2,000 employees.

Cunningham earned his doctorate and master’s degree from New York University and his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.