Alumni News & Events

USU Announces the 2023 Commencement Guest and Student Speaker

United States University is excited to welcome over 500 graduates from the 2023 graduating class to San Diego, CA on September 16th. Founded in 1997, United States University provides professional and personal educational opportunities, with a special outreach to underserved groups. Through campus and online courses, the University offers affordable, relevant and accessible undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates in a supportive student-centered learning environment.

USU Board Announcement: Announcing the New United States University President, Dr. Scott Burrus

Dear members of the United States University Community, As you are aware, the USU Board of Trustees conducted an extensive search for its new President. We received literally hundreds of resumes and reviewed over five dozen in great depth. Interviews were conducted with eight candidates of the initial group. This process resulted in a group

Board of Trustees Resolution of Appreciation for Dr Steven A Stargardter In Recognition of Outstanding Dedication and Service

Board of Trustees Resolution of Appreciation for Dr. Steven A. Stargardter In RecognitionofOutstanding Dedication and Service

Adjunct Faculty, Dr. Melanie Shaw, USU's new Director of Institutional, Dr. Heather Frederick and Provost Dr. Scott Burrus present at the 2023 Online Learning Consortium (OLC) conference, on

Adjunct Faculty, Dr. Melanie Shaw, USU's new Director of Institutional, Dr. Heather Frederick and Provost Dr. Scott Burrus present at the 2023 Online Learning Consortium (OLC) conference, on Sacrificing the Sacred Cow: Reclaiming Technology-Light Sacred Learning Space

2023 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT

United States University is delighted to announce that it plans on holding its commencement ceremony in San Diego, California on Saturday, September 16, 2023. All of us are very excited to see you in person and have the opportunity to share your accomplishments with your family and friends.

United States University Announces WSCUC Accreditation Reaffirmed for Eight Years

NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspen Group, Inc. ("AGI") (Nasdaq: ASPU), an education technology holding company, today announced that United States University (USU), an online institution based in San Diego, CA., today received notice from its Accrediting Agency, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), that its accreditation status has been reaffirmed for eight (8) years.

2022 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT

United States University is delighted to announce that it plans on holding its commencement ceremony in Phoenix, AZ on October 15, 2022. All of us are very excited to see you in person and have the opportunity to share your accomplishments with your family and friends. We remain focused on the health and safety of our entire community and will keep a close watch on updated guidelines as the date approaches.

Provost Burrus and Adjunct Faculty Shaw Publish on the Effectiveness of a Virtual Option for a Limited-Residency Online Doctoral Program

With the growth of online doctoral programs, administrators are interested in determining the best programmatic structures to support student success. The structures of online doctoral programs vary widely. Some institutions require in-person or virtual residency experiences, while others can be completed entirely online without a synchronous residency requirement.

USU Announces the Featured Student Speaker for the 2020-2021 Commencement

United States University is excited to announce that Ms. Rosalie Espino Savella will be the featured speaker at the annual commencement ceremony to be held at the San Diego Marriott Marquis Resort on October 23rd at 10:00am.

2020/2021 Commencement Ceremony Announcement

United States University is delighted to announce that it plans on holding its commencement ceremony in San Diego on October 23, 2021. All of us are very excited to see you in person and have the opportunity to share your accomplishments with your family and friends.

Provost Burrus and Adjunct Faculty Shaw Publish in Common Ground Research Networks on Adult Maladaptive Internet Use, Depression, and Self-Efficacy in Hong Kong

Provost Burrus and Adjunct Faculty Shaw Publish in Common Ground Research Networks on Adult Maladaptive Internet Use, Depression, and Self-Efficacy in Hong Kong

USU’s Faculty Accepted into 2021 Distance Learning Administration Conference

USU’s Provost, Dr. Scott Burrus and adjunct faculty member, Dr. Melanie Shaw were accepted into the 2021 Distance Learning Administration Conference, which will be held in Jekyll Island, Georgia at the end of July.

United States University highlighted in American Association of Colleges of Nursing Gallery of Leadership

Dr. Jennifer Billingsley, Dean and Professor of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, has highlighted USU's faculty and students on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Gallery of Leadership website.

Dr. Burrus featured on The Happy Doc Student Podcast

Follow the link below to listen to the podcast ABD, Limiting Beliefs and Giants with Dr. Scott Burrus.

Dr. Billingsley featured on the Osmosis Raised the Line Podcast

Dr. Billingsley featured on the Osmosis Raised the Line Podcast, follow the link below to listen to the Podcast.

Community Notification of Passing of Justine Hope Agunos

When someone is identified as a natural leader, certain images come to mind. First thoughts are of a no-nonsense, tough-minded, dedicated and disciplined person.

USU’s Provost, Dr. Scott Burrus and USU faculty member Dr. Melanie Shaw published in the Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration

USU’s Provost, Dr. Scott Burrus and USU faculty member Dr. Melanie Shaw were published in the Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration.