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Special Forces Sports Foundation March 2023
Westcliff University Teams With Special Forces Sports Foundation Brings Children of All Abilities Together for Sports Activities and Camaraderie
On Tuesday, March 21, Westcliff University partnered with the Special Forces Sports Foundation to bring together student-athletes of all abilities to celebrate movement and inclusive social interaction among youth and college athletes. The carnival-style event held at an athletic facility in Lake Forest, hosted more...
On Tuesday, March 21, Westcliff University partnered with the Special Forces Sports Foundation to bring together student-athletes of all abilities to celebrate movement and inclusive…
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Cooking Chips: Warriors Claim Cal Pac Glory
The Westcliff men’s basketball team, who finished their final unaffiliated season with…
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Message Regarding Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
As the details of the devastating earthquakes in southern Turkey and neighboring northern…

Press Releases

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WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY COMMEMORATES 30 YEARS
Educational Excellence, Growth and Award-Winning History Celebrated at Anniversary Event Honoring Students, Exemplary Staff and Teachers IRVINE, CALIF. (MAR. 30, 2023) – Westcliff University, a premier global higher education institution, recently celebrated 30 years of preparing students around the globe with the skills and experiences...
Educational Excellence, Growth and Award-Winning History Celebrated at Anniversary Event Honoring Students, Exemplary Staff and Teachers IRVINE, CALIF. (MAR. 30, 2023) – Westcliff University, a…
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WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS PROGRAM SWEEPS THE COMPETITION IN 2022 WITH FIVE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES AND MULTIPLE PERFORMANCE ACCOLADES
Westcliff Warriors Achieve Noteworthy Victories Across Sporting Categories with a Number of…
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WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED Ed.D PROGRAM
Higher Ed Leader Launches Professional Degree Dedicated to Deepening Student Knowledge of…

Campus News

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Westcliff University 2023 Commencement Speaker Robert “Hoot” Gibson
Robert “Hoot” Gibson: A Life in The Skies There are individuals whose lives are intertwined with the skies above, who push the boundaries of human exploration and inspire us with their incredible journeys. One such person is Robert “Hoot” Gibson, a renowned pilot, astronaut, and...
Robert “Hoot” Gibson: A Life in The Skies There are individuals whose lives are intertwined with the skies above, who push the boundaries of human…
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WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY TAKES TOP HONORS AT 2022 ACG AWARDS
Higher-Ed Institution Recognized in the Emerging Growth Category at Orange County Association…
WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY 2022 IMPACT RANKINGS OUTPERFORM PREVIOUS YEAR’S RESULTS
Higher-Ed Institution Ranks Top 30 Among American Universities; Top 600 Among 1.4K…

College of Business

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The 3rd Annual International Symposium Business and Education Research
Westcliff University invites you to participate in our 3rd annual International Symposium on Business and Education Research. Employers highly value the ability to communicate ideas clearly in presentations. Participating in this symposium is a valuable opportunity to network and share your research with others. Awards...
Westcliff University invites you to participate in our 3rd annual International Symposium on Business and Education Research. Employers highly value the ability to communicate ideas…
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You Are Invited to The 2nd Annual International Symposium Business and Education Research
SyBER 2ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM BUSINESS AND EDUCATION RESEARCH Thursday, June 28th, 2018 starting…
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MBA Online: Is It Right For You?
With starting salaries at 50% higher than what MBA online students were…

College of Education

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Westcliff University Offers First-of-Its-Kind For-Credit Online Intensive English Program for Students Worldwide
Students of All Educational Backgrounds Can Now Access Off-Campus English as an Additional Language Course Offering IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Westcliff University – a trailblazing international higher education institution – officially announced its fully online REAL Intensive English Program. The REAL (Reimagining English as an Additional Language) program provides...
Students of All Educational Backgrounds Can Now Access Off-Campus English as an Additional Language Course Offering IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Westcliff University – a trailblazing international higher education…
Planning and Pacing
Have you ever been in a class or meeting that has felt…
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Interactive Presentations
By: Professor Jennifer Hirashiki How do you engage students in your classes? …

College of Technology and Engineering

Best Coding Bootcamps 2022
Best Coding Bootcamps 2022: Coding Bootcamp Certification and Degrees Available Online
Over the last decade, coding bootcamps have sprung up to accommodate the widening talent gap in the tech industry. The number of four-year degree holders was insufficient to meet the industry’s rising needs, and tech businesses had more openings than eligible applicants. The name implies...
Over the last decade, coding bootcamps have sprung up to accommodate the widening talent gap in the tech industry. The number of four-year degree holders…
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Online Coding Bootcamp
Many companies are now looking for skilled, tech-savvy staff to improve their…
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How to Determine the Best Coding Bootcamp for Your Career
Congratulations! After days of introspection, you have finally decided to learn to…

Provost Blog

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Westcliff University mourns the sudden passing of Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. David McKinney
In Memoriam of Dr. David McKinney  (1944-2020) Dr. David McKinney, one of the key architects and drivers of Westcliff University’s growth in reputation and enrollment for the past ten years, has passed away unexpectedly. We mourn his untimely death, and I personally have lost a...
In Memoriam of Dr. David McKinney  (1944-2020) Dr. David McKinney, one of the key architects and drivers of Westcliff University’s growth in reputation and enrollment…
Teamwork, A Few Personal Thoughts
Today, the global society is split into two opposing tribes (globalists and…
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Memorial Day – A Time to Give Respect – by Dr. David McKinney Provost, Westcliff University
Colleagues: I have a strong memory, a flashback, of my Father’s burial…

LITE Center

Planning and Pacing
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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Interactive Presentations
By: Professor Jennifer Hirashiki How do you engage students in your classes? …
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Game-based Learning: Kahoot
By: Christa Bixby Kahoot is a free game-based learning platform that is…