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CityU’s Commitment to Military Men and Women

For over four decades City University of Seattle has been committed to men and women in the military. We have demonstrated this commitment through our partnerships; offering special tuition rates; awarding scholarships; maintaining highly competitive prior learning assessments; and hiring veterans. CityU’s commitment doesn’t stop at the servicemember, it extends to the spouse. As a…
Helping Transitioning Servicemembers Through Heroes Corporate Fellowship Academy

Today, City University of Seattle celebrated its third graduating Heroes Corporate Fellowship Academy cohort with Camo2Commerce. Congratulations, graduates! This cohort of 24 is made up of men and women transitioning from the military. In the course of about three months, this program offers these students the skills and knowledge intended to expand the capabilities of transitioning…
CityU Library Reviews “Influencer: The new science of leading change”

Review by Theresa Gehrig, Librarian Willpower is not enough: Focus on behavior, invest in skills Have you ever watched a TED Talk, brimming with hope and inspiration as you listen to a visionary call for change? What happens after the video ends? Can the TED Talk help identify the slow, small, deliberate practice you will…
Counseling Faculty and Program Recognized for Innovation

In October 2015, the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program and its faculty were recognized with several awards during the western region business meeting of the biannual conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision in Philadelphia, PA. MAC was recognized for its innovation and received the 2015 Innovative Counselor Education Program Award from…
Student Profile: Gustavo Vasquez – Bachelor of Arts in Management

“Why am I enrolled in the Double Degree Program between City University of Seattle (CityU) and Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (UASLP)?” people have asked me. Most students will answer with these typical responses: “Because I could get a better job;” “Because that way I can have two degrees in the time of one;”…
Student Profile: Don Gray – Master of Arts in Leadership

Greg Price, Program Director for the MA in Leadership (MAL), recently interviewed Don Gray, a student in the program. Don values that the MAL program is online as he is currently living in Alaska. He is presently employed as Director of QHSET (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment and Training) for his village corporation: UkpeAGvik iñupiat corporation. …
CityU Library Reviews “SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient–Powered by the Science of Games”

Review by Sara Hatch, Library Technician I’m a gamer, but I’m also an information nerd, which is why in 2010 when I watched Jane McGonigal’s TED talk on how gaming can make a better world, I immediately ran out and bought her first book, Reality is Broken. Jane is a mesmerizing speaker and an interesting…
CityU Becomes a Partner for Veteran Supportive Campuses

On September 30, 2015, City University of Seattle proudly signed a memorandum of understanding with the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs (WDVA) to become a Partner for Veteran Supportive Campuses. By signing this agreement, CityU agrees to uphold the eight keys of success as outlined by WDVA here, while pursuing the Principles of Excellence as stated by…
Teaching Faculty at CityU – A Culture of Leadership

Back in March, 2015, over 60 CityU faculty and administrative staff converged in our Seattle headquarters to participate in our second annual Faculty Development Conference. The day was filled with excitement and celebration, as contributors to the first three volumes of our “Proven Practices in Higher Education” presented their main ideas in concurrent sessions throughout…