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Westcliff Warriors Surf Team celebrating victory at Huntington Beach Pier after NSSA college surf competition, holding boards with Pacific waves in the background.
The Roar of the Pacific: Westcliff Surf Team Rides to Victory in Huntington Beach
The ocean was alive with incredible and intense six to eight feet high, heavy waves that pounded the sand on the Southside pier in Huntington. The kind of surf that separates the fearless from the rest. For Westcliff University’s Surf Team, it wasn’t just another...
The ocean was alive with incredible and intense six to eight feet high, heavy waves that pounded the sand on the Southside pier in Huntington.…
Paulene Gabuten, U.S. Army veteran and Westcliff University’s Military Outreach Advisor, helps fellow veterans navigate education benefits and start new tech careers. Paulene Gabuten, U.S. Army veteran and Westcliff University’s Military Outreach Advisor, helps fellow veterans navigate education benefits and start new tech careers.
How One U.S. Army Veteran Found Her Purpose Helping Others at Westcliff University
When veterans visit Paulene Gabuten’s office at Westcliff University, they meet someone…
Professor Sandra L. Rierson as Faculty of the Year, Western State College of Law Honors Professor Sandra L. Rierson as Faculty of the Year, Western State College of Law Honors
Western State College of Law Honors Professor Sandra L. Rierson as Faculty of the Year
Empowering future attorneys through connection, curiosity, and courage in the classroom. At…

Athletics

Westcliff Warriors Surf Team celebrating victory at Huntington Beach Pier after NSSA college surf competition, holding boards with Pacific waves in the background.
The Roar of the Pacific: Westcliff Surf Team Rides to Victory in Huntington Beach
The ocean was alive with incredible and intense six to eight feet high, heavy waves that pounded the sand on the Southside pier in Huntington. The kind of surf that separates the fearless from the rest. For Westcliff University’s Surf Team, it wasn’t just another...
The ocean was alive with incredible and intense six to eight feet high, heavy waves that pounded the sand on the Southside pier in Huntington.…
Cesar Rivas-Sandoval Westcliff’s New Director of Athletics Cesar Rivas-Sandoval Westcliff’s New Director of Athletics
Welcoming Cesar Rivas-Sandoval: Westcliff’s New Director of Athletics
Westcliff University is proud to introduce Cesar Rivas-Sandoval as our new Director…
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Unfinished Business: Westcliff Women’s Soccer Sets Sights on 2025
Last fall, for 55 minutes in Idaho, the Warriors were on the…

College of Nursing

College of Nursing, BSN. The Career Path of a Nurse: From BSN to Advanced Practice
The Career Path of a Nurse: From BSN to Advanced Practice
Imagine walking into a hospital for the first time as a nurse. A patient looks up with relief, a family member offers a grateful smile, and you feel the weight of trust placed in your hands. For someone who has carried a passion for helping...
Imagine walking into a hospital for the first time as a nurse. A patient looks up with relief, a family member offers a grateful smile,…
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History in the Making: Westcliff’s College of Nursing Welcomes its First Students
They say the first steps are the ones you never forget, and…
Joy Kiat-Floro: Leading the Way for Future Nurses at Westcliff University Joy Kiat-Floro: Leading the Way for Future Nurses at Westcliff University
Joy Kiat-Floro: Leading the Way for Future Nurses at Westcliff University
If you dream of making a difference in people’s lives, pursuing a…

Canada

Dr. Dalia Hanna, Westcliff University Canada, Toronto Campus
Bridging AI, Ethics, and Education: Dr. Dalia Hanna’s Vision for the Future of Learning
When Westcliff University Canada set out to launch its first program, the Master of Information Systems and Technology (MIST), one of the earliest champions of the initiative was Dr. Dalia Hanna, a Toronto-based engineer, educator, and innovator. From the program’s proposal stage to its current...
When Westcliff University Canada set out to launch its first program, the Master of Information Systems and Technology (MIST), one of the earliest champions of…
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Cybersecurity Education in Canada: Why Pursue a Master’s in IT
Cyberattacks in Canada have surged to record levels, costing businesses millions and…
Jordan Becker, Director of Business Development, Toronto, Canada Jordan Becker, Director of Business Development, Toronto, Canada
Local Focus, Global Mindset: Westcliff University Building Toronto’s Tech Future
When prospective students visit Westcliff University’s new Canadian campus in Markham, the…

Press Releases

Jasmine Boller - WELA Director
Westcliff Early Learning Academy Opens Doors To First Students; Welcomes New Director
Westcliff University is proud to announce that the Westcliff Early Learning Academy (WELA) has officially received its state-issued license and is preparing to welcome its first students. Leading this important step is new director Jasmine Boller, a University of California, Irvine alumna and experienced Montessori...
Westcliff University is proud to announce that the Westcliff Early Learning Academy (WELA) has officially received its state-issued license and is preparing to welcome its…
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Cesar Rivas-Sandoval Appointed to Lead Westcliff Athletics
Westcliff University proudly announced the appointment of Cesar Rivas-Sandoval as its new…
Lights, Legacy, Commencement: The Class of 2025 Shines Bright Lights, Legacy, Commencement: The Class of 2025 Shines Bright
Lights, Legacy, Commencement: The Class of 2025 Shines Bright
Westcliff’s Commencement Week 2025 marked an emotional turning point for hundreds of…

College of Business News

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Defying the Odds: The Unstoppable Journeys of Three Westcliff Graduates
Not every degree is earned in a classroom. Some are earned from hospital beds and through quiet moments of resilience. At Westcliff University, three international doctoral students — Omar Najjar (Doctor of Business Administration), Nancy Fugaha (Doctor of Education), and Hani Ibrahim Jamil Younis (Doctor...
Not every degree is earned in a classroom. Some are earned from hospital beds and through quiet moments of resilience. At Westcliff University, three international…
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How Tatiana Andriienko-Genin is Turning Faculty Growth Into Her Next Great Lesson
The most influential people in our lives don’t just lead, they lift.…
How a Westcliff Alumnus is Transforming Job Searches for International Students, Geert Bijl How a Westcliff Alumnus is Transforming Job Searches for International Students, Geert Bijl
How a Westcliff Alumnus is Transforming Job Searches for International Students
Building a business often starts with personal ambition, but for Geert Bijl,…

College of Education News

Dr. Glenn Baxley Faculty of the Year, College of Education
Dr. Glenn Baxley’s Legacy of Connection Earns Faculty of the Year Honor
For an instructor, no honor carries more weight than one chosen by students. That’s why being named Faculty of the Year in the College of Education was especially meaningful for Glenn Baxley, Ph.D., an instructor at Westcliff University. It was a recognition that caught him...
For an instructor, no honor carries more weight than one chosen by students. That’s why being named Faculty of the Year in the College of…
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From Ghana to Southern California: Lydia Martin’s Global Adventure
At the height of her career in Ghana, Lydia Martin stepped away…
Nancy Fugaha’s inspiring journey from cancer recovery to pursuing her doctorate at Westcliff University shows the power of resilience and hope. Nancy Fugaha’s inspiring journey from cancer recovery to pursuing her doctorate at Westcliff University shows the power of resilience and hope.
The Click That Changed Everything: From Surgery to a Doctorate at Westcliff
Sometimes, when life hands you its heaviest weight, hope arrives in the…

College of Technology and Engineering News

Dr. Tony Lyons, Work-Integrated Learning: How Westcliff Canada is Shaping Tomorrow’s IT Leaders
Work-Integrated Learning: How Westcliff Canada is Shaping Tomorrow’s IT Leaders
A Leader with Global Perspective Dr. Tony R. Lyons brings more than 25 years of executive experience in corporate IT and higher education leadership to his role as Dean of the College of Technology and Engineering at Westcliff University. Having served across industries including financial...
A Leader with Global Perspective Dr. Tony R. Lyons brings more than 25 years of executive experience in corporate IT and higher education leadership to…
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Empowering Rising Groups in STEM: Apply for the Harris-Cooper Scholarship
For rising groups in STEM, breaking barriers isn’t just about ambition —…
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Faculty Fellows Program Spotlight: Dr. Hamed Taherdoost’s iCAT Model Transforming Cybersecurity Training
At Westcliff University, the LITE Center’s Faculty Fellows Program offers faculty members…

LITE Center News

How Planning and Pacing Can Keep Your Students More Engaged
Have you ever been in a class or meeting that has felt VERY long? We all have! But hopefully you have also experienced exciting classes that fly by!
Have you ever been in a class or meeting that has felt VERY long? We all have! But hopefully you have also experienced exciting classes…
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How to Make Your Presentations Interactive and Keep People Engaged
How do you engage students in your classes?  Do you incorporate interesting…
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How Group Work at University Helps Students Grow as Team Players
  These times are perfect for trying new strategies and techniques in…

Others

Paulene Gabuten, U.S. Army veteran and Westcliff University’s Military Outreach Advisor, helps fellow veterans navigate education benefits and start new tech careers.
How One U.S. Army Veteran Found Her Purpose Helping Others at Westcliff University
When veterans visit Paulene Gabuten’s office at Westcliff University, they meet someone who already understands the maze they are about to enter. As the university’s military outreach advisor and a U.S. Army veteran, she has walked that path herself. READ MORE BELOW A few years...
When veterans visit Paulene Gabuten’s office at Westcliff University, they meet someone who already understands the maze they are about to enter. As the university’s…
Professor Sandra L. Rierson as Faculty of the Year, Western State College of Law Honors Professor Sandra L. Rierson as Faculty of the Year, Western State College of Law Honors
Western State College of Law Honors Professor Sandra L. Rierson as Faculty of the Year
Empowering future attorneys through connection, curiosity, and courage in the classroom. At…
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Around the World with Westcliff’s 4th Annual International Food and Culture Festival
Music and the aroma of traditional dishes filled the air as Westcliff’s…