PRESIDENT PERSPECTIVE
Dear National Louis University alumni, Welcome to the 2025 issue of The View , where we celebrate the achievements of our alumni, highlight the institution’s continued growth, and honor the spirit of resilience and innovation that unites our NLU community. Last year, we proudly marked another milestone with our 2024 Commencement ceremonies in Illinois and Florida, where we watched our largest class of more than 2,500 graduates step boldly into their future. Many of our graduates overcame obstacles with unwavering determination, and were supported by NLU programs designed to make higher education more accessible and attainable. NLU has long been a beacon of educational excellence, and we continue to create new pathways to increase access to higher education. Most recently, our three-year bachelor’s program, Learn and Earn in Three (LE3) is making it possible for students to earn a bachelor’s degree while working full-time — reinforcing our commitment to designing affordable programs with our students’ needs and success in mind. LE3 turns the employment environment into a classroom so students earn credit for their work. The program features AI-powered personalized learning, job coaching during and after the program, and a focus on building competitive skills – such as collaboration, communication and problem-solving — that are critical in today’s employment market. To meet the evolving needs of our students and the workforce, we are adding more programs in health professions. In just its second year, our School of Nursing enrolled more than 130 students, and we continue to grow the ranks of Medical Assistants and Registered Behavior Technicians (who work with individuals on the autism spectrum) through Accelerate U, our short-term workforce credential program. We have also just launched efforts to start offering programs in physician assistant, physical therapy and occupational therapy — all of which will begin welcoming students in the coming years. In the spirit of collaboration and partnership, I invite you to remain connected with NLU. Join us at events, mentor the next generation of students, and lend your expertise to our growing network. Together, we will ensure that NLU’s impact extends far beyond our campus walls, creating lasting change in the lives of our students and alumni.
“NLU HAS LONG BEEN A BEACON OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND WE CONTINUE TO CREATE NEW PATHWAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION”
Sincerely,
Nivine Megahed, PhD President
4 | View | National Louis University
Powered by FlippingBook