University News & Events

USU is excited to announce this year's commencement speaker, Judge Rohanee Zapanta. Judge Zapanta was appointed by California Governor Jerry Brown in December 2018. She is trained and certified in mental health first aid and restorative justice cognitive behavioral therapy. Prior to her appointment, she was an attorney for the San Diego Public Defender’s Office, specializing her practice in representing clients with serious mental illness and developmental conditions. She was also an instructor-facilitator of restorative justice courses at the San Diego South Bay Detention Facility. Judge Zapanta presided over adult criminal cases in 2019 and juvenile court cases through the pandemic years of 2020 through 2023. She now presides over mental health cases.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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, follow the link below to listen to the Podcast.

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 opened its San Diego location as of June 1, 2021. At this time, the rise in COVID-19 positive cases due to the Delta variant requires adjustments in safety protocols for all current and future locations

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.