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Representative Dave Min to Address Westcliff University’s Class of 2026
We’re honored to welcome Representative Dave Min as a featured speaker at Westcliff University’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Representative Min brings a distinguished career spanning public service, higher education, law, and community leadership. The son of Korean immigrants and a product of California’s public education system,...
We’re honored to welcome Representative Dave Min as a featured speaker at Westcliff University’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Representative Min brings a distinguished career spanning public…
Five Years, One Vision, One Title: Westcliff Surf Reaches No. 1 in the Nation
Five years after becoming the first university in the nation to offer…
Westcliff Surf Wins First NSSA National Championship in Program History
A Moment Years in the Making Years of hard work, commitment, growth,…

Athletics

Westcliff Surf Wins First NSSA National Championship in Program History
A Moment Years in the Making Years of hard work, commitment, growth, vision, and support culminated in one historic moment. Westcliff Surf did it. The Warriors captured their first NSSA National Championship, defeating nine-time national champions Point Loma Nazarene University, 153-139, and etching their names...
A Moment Years in the Making Years of hard work, commitment, growth, vision, and support culminated in one historic moment. Westcliff Surf did it. The…
Students and Westcliff athletes participating in Inclusive Sports Day activities at Edison High School in Huntington Beach Students and Westcliff athletes participating in Inclusive Sports Day activities at Edison High School in Huntington Beach
Four Years in, Westcliff University’s Inclusive Sports Day is Bigger and More Meaningful Than Ever
The students at Edison High School in Huntington Beach had been wearing…
Westcliff University student-athletes and coaches celebrating at the Blue & Gold Gala awards night at Tustin Ranch Golf Course Westcliff University student-athletes and coaches celebrating at the Blue & Gold Gala awards night at Tustin Ranch Golf Course
A Night of Champions, Culture, and Community: Inside Westcliff Athletics’ Blue & Gold Gala
The students at Edison High School in Huntington Beach had been wearing…

College of Nursing

Hands-On Nursing Training That Prepares You for Clinical Practice
Prospective nursing students often ask a fair question before they commit to a program: Will this degree actually prepare me for real-world patient care? That question matters, because strong academics alone are not enough. Hands-on nursing education should give students repeated opportunities to apply what...
Prospective nursing students often ask a fair question before they commit to a program: Will this degree actually prepare me for real-world patient care? That…
How to Become a Nurse in California Before You Start School How to Become a Nurse in California Before You Start School
How to Become a Nurse in California Before You Start School
California has a nursing shortage that isn’t slowing down, and for anyone…
One Year in, Westcliff’s Inaugural BSN Cohort is Ready for the Real Work
A year ago, they were the newcomers. They were the first students…

Canada

Westcliff University Canada grand opening ribbon cutting at Markham campus inside ventureLAB in the Greater Toronto Area
Westcliff University Canada Expands into the Greater Toronto Area with Grand Opening of Markham Campus
There are moments that feel bigger than a ribbon cutting, and Westcliff University Canada’s grand opening in Markham, Ontario, part of the greater Toronto area, was one of them. From the very first conversations over brunch to the energy of a packed room for the...
There are moments that feel bigger than a ribbon cutting, and Westcliff University Canada’s grand opening in Markham, Ontario, part of the greater Toronto area,…
Graduate cybersecurity training program in Toronto preparing students for IT security careers Graduate cybersecurity training program in Toronto preparing students for IT security careers
How Graduate-Level IT Training in Toronto Can Open Doors in Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks aren’t slowing down, and neither is the need for professionals who…
Professor guiding graduate students in smart manufacturing and AI-focused technology program at Westcliff University Canada, Lab image Professor guiding graduate students in smart manufacturing and AI-focused technology program at Westcliff University Canada, Lab image
Smart Manufacturing, AI, and Automation: How the MIST Program at Westcliff University Canada Prepares Tech Leaders
As artificial intelligence, automation, and smart manufacturing reshape global industries, employers are…

Press Releases

Five Years, One Vision, One Title: Westcliff Surf Reaches No. 1 in the Nation
Five years after becoming the first university in the nation to offer surf scholarships, Westcliff University has officially reached the top of collegiate surfing. The Warriors captured their first-ever National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Collegiate National Championship, defeating nine-time defending champion Point Loma Nazarene University...
Five years after becoming the first university in the nation to offer surf scholarships, Westcliff University has officially reached the top of collegiate surfing. The…
Westcliff Welcomes Dr. Andrew Nydegger to Lead the College of Nursing
Westcliff University has named Dr. Andrew Nydegger dean of the College of…
Westcliff University Dallas campus grand opening event with students, faculty, and leadership Westcliff University Dallas campus grand opening event with students, faculty, and leadership
Westcliff University Celebrates Dallas Grand Opening, Expanding Access to Career-Focused Education
Westcliff University officially marked a major milestone this past weekend with the…

College of Business News

250+ Applicants, One Big Vision: Inside Westcliff University’s AIPreneurship Competition Finals
250+ Applicants, One Big Vision: Inside Westcliff University’s AIPreneurship Competition Finals
Where Entrepreneurship and AI Collide The energy inside the room was undeniable as finalists took the stage at Westcliff University’s  AIPreneurship Competition Finals, presenting AI-powered business concepts aimed at solving real-world problems across industries ranging from education and agriculture to real estate, hospitality and enterprise...
Where Entrepreneurship and AI Collide The energy inside the room was undeniable as finalists took the stage at Westcliff University’s  AIPreneurship Competition Finals, presenting AI-powered…
Westcliff MBA students built ELEV8, an AI-powered faculty development platform, in just 8 weeks through the SMART program—enhancing learning pathways, analytics, and academic growth. Westcliff MBA students built ELEV8, an AI-powered faculty development platform, in just 8 weeks through the SMART program—enhancing learning pathways, analytics, and academic growth.
Westcliff SMART™ Students Build ELEV8, an AI-Powered Platform for Faculty Development
When SMART™ students are handed a real institutional challenge, the result can…
Westcliff University MBA students presenting SMART MBA Consulting Capstone recommendations to Project Management Institute leaders at the Irvine campus. Westcliff University MBA students presenting SMART MBA Consulting Capstone recommendations to Project Management Institute leaders at the Irvine campus.
How Do Westcliff MBA Students Gain Real Consulting Experience Before Graduation?
Industry collaboration took center stage at Westcliff University’s Irvine campus on February…

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…
Lydia Martin Doctor of Education, College of Education Lydia Martin Doctor of Education, College of Education
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

Graduate cybersecurity training program in Toronto preparing students for IT security careers
How Graduate-Level IT Training in Toronto Can Open Doors in Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks aren’t slowing down, and neither is the need for professionals who know how to stop them. In Toronto, that demand is especially visible across major industries such as financial services, healthcare systems and public sector organizations, all of which rely on secure digital infrastructure....
Cyberattacks aren’t slowing down, and neither is the need for professionals who know how to stop them. In Toronto, that demand is especially visible across…
U.S. Army veteran and Westcliff University BSIT graduate discussing veteran education and GI Bill benefits. Timothy John Zaide-Westcliff Military Student U.S. Army veteran and Westcliff University BSIT graduate discussing veteran education and GI Bill benefits. Timothy John Zaide-Westcliff Military Student
Veteran Education After Service: How One Army Veteran Used His GI Bill to Earn an IT Degree and Build a Business
Returning to school after military service is often framed as a reset.…
Veteran transitioning to a high-demand tech career in software, AI, cybersecurity, and data science after earning a computer science or artificial intelligence degree. An image of two man working on the computer Veteran transitioning to a high-demand tech career in software, AI, cybersecurity, and data science after earning a computer science or artificial intelligence degree. An image of two man working on the computer
10 High-Demand Tech Jobs for Veterans With AI and Computer Science Degree
Veterans with backgrounds in technology are increasingly well positioned for some of…

Others

Representative Dave Min to Address Westcliff University’s Class of 2026
We’re honored to welcome Representative Dave Min as a featured speaker at Westcliff University’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Representative Min brings a distinguished career spanning public service, higher education, law, and community leadership. The son of Korean immigrants and a product of California’s public education system,...
We’re honored to welcome Representative Dave Min as a featured speaker at Westcliff University’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Representative Min brings a distinguished career spanning public…
Meet Your 2026 Commencement Speaker: Maria Toyoda
Westcliff University is proud to welcome Dr. Maria Toyoda as the 2026…
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What is Westcliff University’s Professional Weekend Format and is it Right for You?
Most graduate programs ask you to fit your life around school. Westcliff…