2006-11-08 Gwen Stowers Named Fulbright Scholar

Ms. Gwen Stowers To Conduct Research in Cochabamba, Bolivia La Jolla, Calif. – Ms. Gwen Stowers, an associate professor in the Teacher Education Department of National University’s School of Education, has been awarded a 2006-2007 Fulbright Scholar grant. Through the grant, Ms. Stowers will research the topic of “Democratic Education in Bolivia” at the Indigenous …

2006-09-13 San Diego 6 to Air on ITV Channel 16

Fast-paced television show will promote health, exercise and nutrition for children San Diego, Calif. – The first episode of “San Diego 6,” a fun, fast-paced television show promoting health, exercise and nutrition for children, will begin airing Sunday night on County-owned ITV, Channel 16, National University System Chancellor and National University President Dr. Jerry C. …

2006-07-10 National Names Three to Board of Trustees

Ms. Kathleen Grace, Mr. Herbert Meistrich and Ms. Diana Nyad to serve as trustees La Jolla, Calif. — National University, California’s second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher learning, announced today the naming of Ms. Kathleen Grace, Mr. Herbert Meistrich and Ms. Diana Nyad to its Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees oversees and plays …

2006-01-29 National University Wins Emmy Award

San Diego, Calif. – National University has received an Emmy for its 2005 television commercial campaign from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Pacific Southwest Chapter, in the category of Direction Pre-Produced Spot, the University announced today. The Emmy was the first such award of its kind for National University. The 2005 commercial …

2006-06-01 National University Commits $100,000 in Teacher Subsidies

Funds Available to Candidates Pursuing NBCT Certification La Jolla, Calif. – National University, California’s second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher learning, announced today that it has committed $100,000 to help offset the application fee for qualified students interested in pursuing certification through the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. National University’s program will be effective …

2005-11-08 National University Receives San Diego Workplace Excellence Award

Private, Non-Profit Institution Honored by San Diego Society for Human Resource Management La Jolla, Calif. – National University was recognized as one of the region’s best places to work when the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management (SDSHRM), in partnership with The Union-Tribune, named the University as a recipient of a 2005 Workplace Excellence …

2005-12-01 National University Earns Workplace Excellence Award from SDSHRM

SDSHRM Bestows Award Upon National In Mega Companies Category National University was recognized as one of the region’s best places to work when the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management (SDSHRM), in partnership with The Union-Tribune, named the University as a recipient of a 2005 Workplace Excellence Award. “National University is committed to providing …

2005-09-15 Debra Bean named Dean of School of Media and Communication

La Jolla, Calif. – Debra Bean has been named Dean of the School of Media and Communication, National University System Chancellor  Dr. Jerry C. Lee announced today. Bean brings more than 20 years of experience in education and as a communications executive with her to National University. Most recently, she was an Associate Dean in …

2005-04-25a National University Ranks 1st in California in Granting Master’s Degrees to Hispanics

San Diego, Calif. – For the sixth consecutive year, National University leads all California colleges and universities in granting master’s degrees to Hispanics, according to the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education’s annual rankings of “Top Grad Schools & Programs for Hispanics.”  The private non-profit University also ranks second in the United States in that category. …

2005-03-08 National University and California Community Colleges Sign Transfer Agreement

Agreement to increase university options for students throughout California La Jolla and Sacramento, Calif. –-National University and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office today announced their joint effort to increase opportunities for students who begin coursework at a community college to transfer to National University to complete a baccalaureate degree. The agreement enables a smooth …

2005-01-24a National University Launches New School of Health and Human Services

School to address current needs in nursing, community health and health care administration La Jolla, Calif. – Dr. Jerry C. Lee, Chancellor of the National University System, today announced the establishment of the School of Health and Human Services to address current needs in the health care industry. The new School will draw on existing …

2005-01-24 National University System Introduces School of Media and Communication

Degrees in cutting-edge technologies accessible in National University’s unique learning format La Jolla, Calif. – Dr. Jerry C. Lee, Chancellor of the National University System, responded to evolving needs of the media marketplace by launching a School of Media and Communication within National University to educate students in cutting-edge media and communication technologies. Offered in …

2005-01-10 Two National University Alumni Named as Santa Clara County’s Finest Teachers

San Jose, Calif. – National University alumni Amanda Fried and Anne DiPalermo have been recognized as two of Santa Clara County’s finest teachers by the Santa Clara County Office of Education, at its 35th Annual Teacher Recognition Day. Honorees were selected by their districts last September for the most prestigious local award given to the …