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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.

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  • 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 Recognizes 2023 City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship Award Winners

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit university serving over 130,000 working, diverse, and military learners nationwide in degree-seeking and workforce training programs, recognized today City of San Diego employees Luis Carbajal, Christopher Engel, Alexander Kane, and Nicole Anderson with 2023 City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarships. These awards celebrate the extraordinary achievements, hard work, and dedication of these recipients from the City of San Diego by assisting them in their pursuit of career development through higher education.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit university serving over 130,000 working, diverse, and military learners nationwide in degree-seeking and workforce training programs, recognized today City of San Diego employees Luis Carbajal, Christopher Engel, Alexander Kane, and Nicole Anderson with 2023 City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarships.
  • City employees have the opportunity to apply for the competitive City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarships presented jointly with the California Coast Credit Union.
  • As the 2023 winner of the City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship, Luis Carbajal, will receive a full tuition scholarship to National University.
  • The National University workforce development partnership with the City of San Diego offered a tuition reduction scholarship of 15 percent to city employees in 2014.

National University Reveals New Mascot and Moniker, Honoring the Dedication of its Diverse Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff

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Friday, June 9, 2023

SAN DIEGO, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit university serving more than 40,000 students that is one of the largest private Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in the U.S., announced that it has selected the "Navigators" as its official moniker—an homage to the diverse students the university serves who balance academic, work, family and community responsibilities to achieve their education and career goals. The university also announced its corresponding official mascot, "Navi the Navigator," a peregrine falcon symbolizing determination, vision, and speed as the fastest creature in the animal kingdom.

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  • The university also announced its corresponding official mascot, "Navi the Navigator," a peregrine falcon symbolizing determination, vision, and speed as the fastest creature in the animal kingdom.
  • "The mascot reflects the achievements of our striving students who demonstrate resilience, determination, and a commitment to navigating any obstacle in their way in pursuit of their education and career aspirations."
  • As a veteran-founded MSI, National University's student population reflects the shifting—and highly diverse—demographics of higher education.
  • Today, it is one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the United States designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

National University Taps Dr. Mark David Milliron as its Next Leader

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After an extensive national search, the board of National University (NU) has selected Dr. Mark David Milliron to serve as its next president and CEO, beginning October 1, 2022. In the coming months, NU, a nonprofit innovator, will integrate Northcentral University as it expands its reach and impact nationally and internationally.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After an extensive national search, the board of National University (NU) has selected Dr. Mark David Milliron to serve as its next president and CEO, beginning October 1, 2022.
  • National University is one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the United States designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
  • "Today's announcement is the culmination of the Board and National University System administrator's well-planned, thorough, and orderly succession process to ensure continuity of leadership and National University's continued success," said Ruthann Heinrich, Chair of National University System Board of Trustees."
  • About National University: National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education opportunities since 1971.