{"id":7887,"date":"2025-11-06T23:09:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T23:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/?p=7887"},"modified":"2025-11-10T21:59:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T21:59:40","slug":"texas-southmost-college-and-national-university-announce-partnership-expanding-affordable-pathways-to-advanced-degrees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/texas-southmost-college-and-national-university-announce-partnership-expanding-affordable-pathways-to-advanced-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"51ÁÔÆæ and National University Announce Partnership Expanding Affordable Pathways to Advanced Degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Administration from 51ÁÔÆæ (TSC) and National University (NU) met at the TSC Performing Arts center for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The MOU signifies the start of a partnership between the two institutions which will allow TSC graduates, alumni, and staff who have earned transferrable associate degrees to further their studies at NU, along with the benefit of tuition discounts relative to the type of degree they choose to pursue<\/em><\/p>\n

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National University<\/a> (NU), a Veteran-founded nonprofit university serving nontraditional, working and military learners, and 51ÁÔÆæ<\/a> (TSC), a comprehensive community college offering both academic and technical education programs, today announced a new partnership to expand access to affordable and flexible bachelor\u2019s and graduate degree pathways for TSC students, employees, and recent alumni.<\/p>\n

The signing ceremony, held today at the TSC Performing Arts Center, formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions aimed at improving access, affordability, and student success. The collaboration will strengthen transfer opportunities, support workforce development, and provide flexible online and hybrid learning options designed to help busy students and professionals advance their education and careers.<\/p>\n

NU and TSC were recently recognized by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for their \u201cOpportunity Colleges and Universities \u2013 Higher Access, Higher Earnings\u201d<\/a> designation, underscoring their shared commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education that leads to upward mobility and career success.<\/p>\n

\u201cNational University and 51ÁÔÆæ share a deep commitment to expanding opportunity through education,\u201d said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University. \u201cTogether, we\u2019re creating seamless pathways for students, alumni, and employees to pursue bachelor\u2019s and graduate degrees that fit into their busy lives\u2014empowering more learners to achieve their goals and contribute to the economic vitality of their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through this partnership, TSC students and employees will receive significant tuition discounts when continuing their education at National University, along with dedicated transfer support to guide them through every step of their academic journey:<\/p>\n