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Awards & Recognition

ACG Orange County| Association for Corporate Growth: 2022 Emerging Growth Awards

Westcliff University was recently honored with the Emerging Growth Award at this year’s Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Orange County Awards ceremony, a recognition of the university’s tremendous success in its continual pursuit of excellence among the organization’s 15,000 members. With the theme “Symphony of Success,” the ACG chapter’s 2022 gala celebrated the accomplishments of the highest performing companies throughout Orange County and the Inland Empire. Westcliff University claimed top prize in a competitive field for the Emerging Growth category – an achievement that highlights the impressive progress of the rapidly growing institution.

Orange County Business Journal: 500 List

The Orange County Business Journal 500 List honors the most influential individuals throughout Orange County. Honorees range from top executives at the largest publicly traded or privately held companies to up-and-comers, as well as a diverse group of governmental, philanthropic, religious and other civic representatives who contribute to the community of business. Featured executives are selected after months of extensive research in dozens of industries and business categories that dominate Orange County. The OC 500 is a bound book that will be distributed to subscribers of the OCBJ this month, providing readers an up-close look at the top 500 people driving local, economic growth in Orange County. With a print circulation of over 18,000, the OCBJ will serve as a platform to give readers the opportunity to learn more about Westcliff University. 

The World University Rankings: Impact Rankings 2022

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparison across four broad areas: research, stewardship, outreach and teaching. The 2022 Impact Rankings is the fourth edition and Westcliff University ranks among 401-600 in the overall ranking including 1,117 universities from 94 countries/regions.

Impact Rankings: SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This table on SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions measures universities’ research on peace and justice, participation as advisers for government and policies on academic freedom.

Impact Rankings: SDG 5 Gender Equality

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This table on SDG 5 – Gender Equality measures universities’ research on the study of gender equality, their policies on gender equality, and their commitment to recruiting and promoting women.

Impact Rankings: SDG 4 Quality Education

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This table on SDG 4 – Quality Education measures universities’ contribution to early years and lifelong learning, their pedagogy research and their commitment to inclusive education.

Impact Rankings: SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This table on SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals looks at the broader ways in which universities support the SDGs through collaboration with other countries, promotion of best practices and publication of data.

Impact Rankings: SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This table on SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities measures universities’ research on social inequalities, their policies on discrimination and their commitment to recruiting staff and students from under-represented groups.

Impact Rankings: SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This table on SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth measures universities’ economics research, their employment practices and the share of students taking work placements.

Best Value Schools: Ranked #1 Top Graduate Marketing Programs

Graduate students in the field of marketing have a world of opportunities available to them; one of those opportunities includes furthering their education. For many graduate students, especially in the arena of marketing, that means pursuing an MBA or Doctorate of Business Administration while working. This is also a big reason why Westcliff University earns the leadoff spot on our list of top graduate programs. Not only does this award-winning program come with highly competitive tuition costs, but it also boasts exceptionally high acceptance, graduation, satisfaction, and retention rates.

Online Schools Report: Westcliff University Bachelor of Arts in Education ranked #2 for Most Affordable Online Education Degrees

Online Schools Report provides students with accurate and actionable data on every online college program in the United States. We exist to cut through the jargon and the marketing and help prospective students find the affordable, quality online college education that is right for them.

Great Value Colleges: Westcliff University Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ranked #6 for 15 Most Affordable DBA Programs With No GMAT Requirement Online 2020

Online DBA programs with no GMAT requirement provide the most convenient avenue for professionals who desire to advance their careers in business. These practical degree programs are flexible, and many allow students to work at their own pace while keeping their day jobs. Graduates are qualified for roles as top executives in a variety of industries as well as for teaching positions at colleges and universities.