National University System Institute for Policy Research

Past Years

National University's Nationally-Recognized Cyber Security Program Adds Focus in Computer Forensics: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, October 27, 2014 - National University is recognized by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance for its cyber security program – one of just eight designated Centers in California and the only one in San Diego County. In addition, the program is certified by the Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program for online and onsite courses. Graduates of the program have gone on to work for cyber security firms and technology firms, such as Qualcomm, Teradata and the U.S. Government. Continue reading »

San Diego City Council Votes To Increase Minimum Wage: KPBS, July 15, 2014 - The San Diego City Council voted Monday to raise the city's minimum wage as an ordinance, meaning it won't go to a public vote. Continue reading »

Income Inequality in America: U-T VIDEO, March 18, 2014 - Income gap study with guest Kelly Cunningham Continue reading »

The Cost Of Attracting Companies To San Diego: KPBS, March 4, 2014 - San Diego County officials say the local job market continues to improve, but it hasn't been helped by local companies' recent announcements of layoffs and transfers. Continue reading »

Econometer takes on labor force drop: U-T SAN DIEGO, February 28, 2014 - Question: Will the economy benefit from a drop in labor force participation in the next decade? Yes, 1; No, 12 Continue reading »