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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 be bigger than a class project. In just eight weeks, MBA students Matthew Panzica, Jalaludeen Noorul Jasmine, Amol Gaikwad and Mursal Sikandary developed ELEV8, an AI-powered faculty development platform created through Westcliff University’s...
When SMART™ students are handed a real institutional challenge, the result can be bigger than a class project. In just eight weeks, MBA students Matthew…
Westcliff University nursing students attend New Student Orientation at Corona campus, preparing for BSN program with faculty and staff Westcliff University nursing students attend New Student Orientation at Corona campus, preparing for BSN program with faculty and staff
Before the First Day of Class, Westcliff University’s College of Nursing Made Sure its Newest Students Were Ready
Starting a nursing program is not a small decision. It requires preparation,…
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…

Athletics

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 their yellow Westcliff University Warriors shirts long before April 23 arrived. According to Edison’s Special Programs Administrator Joe Loomis, the questions start almost daily once spring rolls around: “When is it happening?” On...
The students at Edison High School in Huntington Beach had been wearing their yellow Westcliff University Warriors shirts long before April 23 arrived. According to…
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…
Westcliff University cheer team performing winning routine at NCA Championships in Daytona Beach Florida Westcliff University cheer team performing winning routine at NCA Championships in Daytona Beach Florida
Westcliff Cheer Caps Historic Season with Dominant Finish in Daytona
On the sport’s biggest stage, the NCA College Cheer & Dance Championships,…

College of Nursing

Westcliff University nursing students attend New Student Orientation at Corona campus, preparing for BSN program with faculty and staff
Before the First Day of Class, Westcliff University’s College of Nursing Made Sure its Newest Students Were Ready
Starting a nursing program is not a small decision. It requires preparation, intention and a willingness to do the work even when it gets difficult. On Friday, April 25, 40 incoming students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Westcliff University’s College of...
Starting a nursing program is not a small decision. It requires preparation, intention and a willingness to do the work even when it gets difficult.…
Westcliff nursing students practicing clinical skills with patients in hospital setting Westcliff nursing students practicing clinical skills with patients in hospital setting
Westcliff Nursing Students Show Readiness in High-Stakes Clinical Settings
Clinical rotations mark the point where nursing education shifts from theory to…
Westcliff University Nursing TEAS vs HESI A2- Which Test Is Right for You Westcliff University Nursing TEAS vs HESI A2- Which Test Is Right for You
TEAS vs HESI A2: Which Test Is Right for You?
Nursing school admissions often start with one key requirement: an entrance exam.…

Canada

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…
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…
Cybersecurity SEO blog header image: diverse male students in the classroom Cybersecurity SEO blog header image: diverse male students in the classroom
From IT Pro to Cybersecurity Leader: How a Master’s Can Accelerate Your Career
With Canadian organizations under rising regulatory, reputational and AI-driven cyber attacks, employers…

Press Releases

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 grand opening of its Dallas campus, an exciting step forward in its continued national expansion and mission to bring high-quality, career-focused education closer to students across the United States and beyond. While classes...
Westcliff University officially marked a major milestone this past weekend with the grand opening of its Dallas campus, an exciting step forward in its continued…
Westcliff University Dallas campus grand opening event Westcliff University Dallas campus grand opening event
Westcliff University Expands U.S. Footprint With Dallas Campus Opening
Westcliff University celebrates the grand opening of its Dallas campus today, March…
Westcliff University surf team featured on FOX Sports competing in collegiate surfing championships. Westcliff University surf team featured on FOX Sports competing in collegiate surfing championships.
Westcliff Surf Team Featured on FOX Sports 11: A National Spotlight for a Program Making Waves
The  Westcliff University Surf Team recently received major national exposure with a…

College of Business News

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 be bigger than a class project. In just eight weeks, MBA students Matthew Panzica, Jalaludeen Noorul Jasmine, Amol Gaikwad and Mursal Sikandary developed ELEV8, an AI-powered faculty development platform created through Westcliff University’s...
When SMART™ students are handed a real institutional challenge, the result can be bigger than a class project. In just eight weeks, MBA students Matthew…
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…
Dr. Jorge Cardenas, Dean of the College of Business at Westcliff University Dr. Jorge Cardenas, Dean of the College of Business at Westcliff University
Meet Dr. Jorge Cardenas, Westcliff University’s New Dean of the College of Business
How applied learning and global business expertise are shaping the next chapter…

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

Westcliff University students exploring San Diego waterfront and Balboa Park during a Student Life trip, connecting outside the classroom.
San Diego Day the Westcliff Way: Exploring the City, One Stop at a Time
San Diego regularly earns its place as one of the best cities in the U.S. This past weekend, Westcliff students experienced why firsthand, as the university’s Student Life team led 21 students on a full-day trip focused on connection and time outside the classroom. The...
San Diego regularly earns its place as one of the best cities in the U.S. This past weekend, Westcliff students experienced why firsthand, as the…
Practical AI training for higher education faculty at Westcliff University LITE Center Practical AI training for higher education faculty at Westcliff University LITE Center
A Decade of Teaching Excellence: Inside 10 Years of Westcliff’s LITE Center
Ten years ago, Westcliff University set out to address a common challenge…
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…