Hi, everyone. During my four years here at Keiser University flagship campus, I’ve learned way more than just how to be a student athlete. I’ve learned how to become a champion. I’ve made countless memories with the best teammates and coaches, including bringing home a national championship title. Being named the NAIA Player of the Year really was a cherry on top for me this whole experience.
I’ve always enjoyed being surrounded by sports, and this is a perfect place for it. In fact, our national championship is just one of many that Keiser University Athletics has won over the years. But the thing I love most about Keiser is how this small school has managed to bring in students from all corners of the world to create a second home to learn and achieve their dreams.
I’ve gotten to meet so many different people from around the world and learn about their cultures. Being a student athlete isn’t easy by any means, but with the help of advisors, professors, and coaches, you can be successful in all aspects of college life. And I’m getting hands-on experience in another passion of mine, exercise and sports science.
My experience here at Keiser has definitely taught me time management. With a full schedule of classes, work, and practice, it’s important to keep up with deadlines and always give 100% in what you’re doing. After graduation, my teammate and I plan on spending the summer playing in Chattanooga, Tennessee for a USL club.
Once that season is over, my plan is to return to South Florida and start working in the real world. All these opportunities would not be possible without Keiser. I hope to see you on campus soon.
Hi, everyone. Growing up, I always had a huge passion for golf, and I knew I wanted to pursue golf as my career in some way or form. Although my journey didn’t start at Keiser University, I’m so glad I ended up here. Keiser put me on the right path to pursue my dream career. Prior to attending Keiser, I was studying business and not really happy, but then I discovered Keiser and their golf management program.
Once I was able to focus on a field I truly was passionate about, I became more engaged and fulfilled in the classroom. Before long, my life began to come together. I was playing golf on the Keiser team while also studying the sport in the classroom. I felt a purpose and a meaning to my degree. I was confident that I would use the knowledge gained at Keiser University in the real world.
Keiser truly stands at the top, from the professors to the coaches to the relationships I built along the way, each playing a meaningful role in enhancing my experience. Not only did I get a world-class education in my field, I got to be a part of Keiser University’s 2021 NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship team, winning at Rose Creek Golf Club in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Currently, I’m a golf assistant at Trump National Golf Club Jupiter, where I’m able to showcase the skills I learned at Keiser. I continued my education after college by earning my LPGA and PGA Class A memberships. I plan to continue working in the golf industry and grow my passion for the game thanks to Keiser University.
Hey there. After serving 21 years in the US Army Special Operations serving my country, flying airplanes for the airlines, and building businesses, I have a rich set of experiences. I’ve realized I could possibly share those, maybe in the classroom. Keiser University is helping me build a pathway to that goal.
Transitioning into graduate school after a full career wasn’t about starting over, it was about building forward. I needed a program that values and provides real-world experience, not just theory, and that’s where Keiser really stood out. The curriculum is designed for professionals, people who want to apply what they learn immediately, whether in the workplace or their own business ventures.
Along the way, there were people who made a real difference. From admissions to financial aid and the VA department, I’ve connected with incredible mentors, and of course, my instructors have guided me throughout my journey. What I’ve found here is a balance that’s really hard to get, the resources of a large university combined with a close-knit community.
You’re not just a number, you’re part of a network. Keiser is built for people who are serious about their next chapter. Whether you’re advancing your career, transitioning fields, or growing a business, the programs here are practical, focused, and flexible. It’s a place where your experience is respected and where you can immediately turn knowledge into action.
For me, this journey doesn’t stop here. I’ll be pursuing a PhD in business administration in 2026. Keiser University has reinforced that learning never ends, and your experience is your greatest asset. This is truly the place to build what is next. And that’s my story, and thank you for watching.
Hey everyone. When it came down to choosing the right university, I wanted a place that would challenge me both academically and athletically. Keiser gave me the opportunity to keep growing, competing, and preparing for my future. As a football player, earning All-American and Player of the Year honors taught me discipline and consistency.
Being part of starting the football program at Keiser was a great opportunity, and something I’ll always take pride in. It wasn’t just about playing, it was about building something from the ground up and setting the standard for what the program would become. The coaching staff taught us what it takes to be successful on the field, and that mindset carried over into everything we did, especially in the classroom.
Academically, Keiser makes it easy to stay on track. The class sizes are small, so you’re not just another number, and the professors are always willing to help so you can truly understand the material. I graduated with my bachelor’s in business finance and went on to earn my MBA, all while being a student athlete, which shows how manageable the balance is at Keiser.
As I transitioned out of college, my degrees played a big role in helping me secure opportunities in the workforce. I now work at the Breakers as an inventory cost control analyst, where I apply what I learn daily. Thanks to Keiser, I was more than ready to take on my first job. Overall, my experience at Keiser shaped me into who I am today, both on and off the field.
It gave me the opportunity to grow, earn two degrees, and build a strong foundation for my future. If you’re looking for a place to compete, succeed academically, and prepare for life after college, Keiser really is a great choice.
Hello all. When it was time for me to choose a college, it was extremely important to choose something completely different than what I was used to. Growing up in a smaller town in Michigan surrounded by two-lane roads and farmland, I dreamt of something more. I dreamt of a college experience that pushed me outside of my comfort zone, and that’s exactly what I found when I traded snow for West Palm Beach, Florida.
At Keiser University, I live in year-round sunshine, and life here is the best mix of fun, academics, and responsibility. I even had the chance to step into a leadership role as a resident assistant. Academically, Keiser has made a huge impact on me. My professors genuinely care, and they take the time to build personal connections and help me truly understand the material.
Socially, I feel like I live in paradise. I get to spend my Saturdays doing free yoga downtown, at the green market with friends, relaxing at the beach, and even waking up early to watch baby sea turtles hatch in August, things that I never would have experienced back home. What really sets this campus apart is its energy and sense of belonging.
There’s always opportunities to get involved, meet new people, and experience different cultures, whether it’s on campus or in the community. Now, as I prepare to graduate, I feel confident and ready to take my next steps in marketing and human resources. Keiser hasn’t just given me an education, it’s given me real-world experience, lifelong friendships, and the experience of a lifetime in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Thanks for letting me share my story.
Hi, everyone. I always had a big dream of competing at the Division I level, and I managed to do that. But after a year, I wanted more, so I transferred and found my true happy place here at Keiser, while also getting the chance to pursue my dream career. I started my college career at a big Division I program, and on paper, it was everything I wanted.
But after a long year with a lot of ups and downs, I realized it wasn’t the right fit for me. I wasn’t just looking to be another time at the scoreboard. I wanted to grow as a person, not just as an athlete. When I entered the transfer portal, I wanted to find a place where I could be seen, pushed, and supported all at the same time, and I managed to do that here at Keiser University.
It truly feels like a big family. Along with being a student athlete, I got the opportunity to work with Keiser’s marketing team, specifically in social media. This gives me hands-on experience that will prepare me for a successful career after I graduate. Being a part of the championship culture we have at Keiser pushed me in ways I didn’t expect, not just in the pool, but creatively and professionally.
I’ve learned how to work as part of a team, handle pressure, and create content that actually connects with people. Looking ahead, I wanna build a career in content creation and production right here in the US, and Keiser has already given me that foundation. I’ve had opportunities to create real content and projects, not just assignments, and that’s the kind of experience that make you feel like you’re already building a career.
That’s a wrap.
I love the history here. You know, you go back 50 years ago, this Navy captain that sees a problem Let’s just start off there. I mean, can you explain and, and share with the audience that rich history? Love the history. Dr. David Shigose, Navy captain, PhD, who’d been teaching with UC San Diego, but was watching service members coming back trying to use their GI Bill and kind of getting savaged by traditional education because the model wasn’t flexible for parents.
It wasn’t flexible for working students or for people who are gonna be deployed in 30 days, and it was no fault of those institutions. They just weren’t designed for that population. And he said, “Hey, we wanna develop a high-quality university completely focused on non-traditional working and military students.”
And they gave him the blessing to go to it. Again, flash-forward 55 years, we’re serving 50,000 students a year. We’re serving another 80,000 in workforce development, contract training, but half of our students are parents. All of our students are working. Um, you know, half of our undergraduates are active duty veteran or spouse dependent, so we are still serving that non-traditional working and military student population.
Best part, come to our commencement, you’re gonna see somebody as young as 18, somebody as old as 80, all walking across the stage celebrating. Kids cheering for their parents as opposed to the parents cheering for their kids. It’s incredible. I mean, the stats are ridiculous. It’s amazing. But, you know, we talk about a lot in the episode, you know, it’s like the word anders, ’cause every student that’s coming here is like, “And I’m in the military,” or, “And I have a family,” “And I have this.”
And so love you just, um, you know, talk about that a little bit more in detail. So one of the things we wanna make sure we’re doing is we’re showing students that we see them. You know, we actually believe to serve students well, you have to see them, and part of seeing them is being able to tell the story of the kind of student we serve.
And so as we started doing it, what we found out is there’s a whole group of, of students in higher education that, whose primary identity is being a student. Mm-hmm. And then there’s other stuff they’re doing, but that’s what it’s about. Our students aren’t that. Our students, their primary identity, um, is divided, so they’re a student and a parent, student and an employee, a student and a service member, and those ands are just as important as the academics.
So for us, how do we design for the ander? For somebody who has that kind of, that kind of mixed model, and how do you do it at really high quality so it’s not just about doing it on the side? Like, this is our main job, is focusing on the ander population. And what’s great is we tell that story about anders and talk about it.
People wanna come up and tell us their ander story. Yeah. “Yeah, I was raising kids while I went and got my master’s.” “I was, you know, deployed in Iraq while I did this and got my bachelor’s.” And like, one by one, we’re trying to start this larger conversation because when you say the word college student, um, to anybody around the country, and especially if you’re talking about the media, the m- first thing they think of is that 19-year-old on the quad with a backpack.
Mm-hmm. Super important population. I’m raising some of that population. I get it. Um, and they’re really important, but our student population is actually the fastest-growing in the United States. 70% of h- of college students will tell you they fit one of the non-traditional characteristics. So for us, it’s how do we design just for that population and do it well?
So, you know, you have this huge demographic going to school here. How do you service all of them? Now, you have a 25-year-old that’s super tech-savvy, and then you have someone else that, you know, might be, you know, barely using email, and it’s amazing how personalized you have made that. Our job is to meet that student where they are and take them where they need to go, and realize how diverse that’s gonna be.
Because we have some students who are total rock stars, and, and what we have to do is get out of their way. Yeah. And other students who, uh, need academic support, financial support. They might need psychosocial support, and we have to have the right support at the right time for the right student. The good news is we’re built for this.
This is our student population. This is what we care about, and so we’ve built the systems, the processes, and we have the people that care about these folks. In most of higher education, the mental model is so much about that traditional student. They have a hard time getting their arms around a 36-year-old woman with three kids who’s wrestling with sick children as they’re trying to get assignments in.
That’s not our faculty and staff. We do Andrews training for every one of our faculty and staff members. We do Psych Armor training so they understand military culture, so that they know that’s who we care about. So all of our learning designers, all of our advisors, all of our faculty understand that’s who we’re serving, and that allows us to make sure we focus on the technologies, the techniques, the policies, the practices that help them learn well, finish strong, and launch like rock stars into the next adventure.
What a mission. It’s fun. Crushing it. It’s awesome.
Hi, everyone. At National University, it’s my job to help students, faculty, and staff use research in big and small ways to make a positive impact, both here at NU and in the world around us. I’ve been in the business of research my entire career, and today in my current position, I live and breathe student success.
And guess what? Research and student success go hand-in-hand. At every level, from undergraduate to graduate work, research plays an important role in education. It’s active, engaged learning, synthesizing past knowledge, and then exploring, testing, and creating new knowledge, answering new questions. Which brings me to the Cause Research Institute, or CRI, NU’s hub for supporting and expanding research.
We offer research training, help nurture new research ideas, support faculty in finding funding, and we connect students and faculty members not only with one another, but also with community-based projects and partners. One great example of the support we offer is our annual seed grant program. Every year, we give money to faculty who are launching new research ideas.
This year, we funded six student-centered research labs that are led by faculty and staffed by student researchers. The labs are all focused on different research topics, from AI in law enforcement, educator well-being, to mindfulness, and even conducting effective research online. We can’t wait to see how these labs take off, hear about the experience that our students gain, and help these projects grow and mature into future successes.
Eventually, we want to help them get published and secure more funding for continued research. So thanks for listening, and wings up.
Hello, everybody. I chose National University at a turning point in my life. I wanted to continue my education, but a traditional class schedule was unrealistic. When I discovered National University’s four and eight-week courses, it made all the difference. But I needed to keep my job, attend classes in the evening, and most importantly, spend time with my young daughter, Isabella.
An NU counselor helped me create a student education plan so I can complete the prerequisites needed to apply to the Bachelor’s of Science Registered Nurse program. After I was accepted into the program, I applied to the NU Scholar Program and received a full ride scholarship, which covered my classes and books for my BSN-RN program.
Later, I was awarded a second full ride scholarship, and in 2023, I graduated as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. One of the most important parts of my experience was learning from professors who were actively working in the field I hoped to enter. During my BSN clinical rotation, my preceptor was a practicing nurse who balanced a full-time career while teaching at NU and shared real-world experiences that helped bridge the gap between theory and practice.
In the PMH program, one of my professors ran her own practice and served as a powerful example of what’s possible in this field. Learning from mental health professionals that were serving their community made the experience more meaningful to me. Looking back, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
NU provided me the resources, mentorship, and hands-on learning that I needed to succeed. Just as important was the encouragement from cohort, who supported me and one another every step of the way. Even after graduating, National University continues to support me by allowing me to share my story and the impact this journey has made in my life.
Thank you guys for watching.
Hello from sunny California. I’m excited to share some of the innovative work happening here at National University. Currently, I’m the Vice Provost, but I’ve been part of the NU community for over 20 years, and during that time, I’ve seen just how transformative education can be when it’s been designed with students’ real lives in mind.
Recently, we celebrated 55 years of innovation in education. As technology and learning continues to evolve, we remain committed to finding creative ways to help students succeed. For example, our nursing program incorporates virtual reality simulations that allow students to practice clinical decision-making, patient communication, and ethical reasoning in realistic healthcare scenarios.
Our doctorate of nurse anesthesia program uses advanced virtual and augmented reality technology to create three-dimensional visualization tools, allowing students to explore complex anatomy and practice procedures in safe environment. Our electrical and computer engineering programs provide students with at-home lab kits so they can participate in hands-on virtual electronic labs from anywhere.
Students can also explore 3D printing and innovation at our Maker Lab. For students in Southern California, hybrid bio lab courses combine hands-on work at local campuses with flexible online learning. Our students gain real-world skills in supervised field experience as student teachers, participating in hospital nursing rounds, and supporting clients in local community mental health clinics.
National University students contribute more than 300,000 hours of service each year to children, family, and communities across the country as part of their training. All of this is supported through our Whole Human Education model, which guides what we teach, how we teach, and how we support our students.
At National University, we believe education should empower people to achieve their goals and create opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities. We invite you to explore all that National University has to offer, and we look forward to supporting you in achieving your next academic, professional, and life goals.
Hope to see you soon.