Doctoral Resources

July 16, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Dr. Wendy Wang’s paper, “Developing a Dynamic Supply Chain: The Role of Interfirm Information Processing Capability,” has been accepted for publication in an upcoming issue of Journal of Decision Systems. Dr. Wang, Department Chair of Trident University International’s (Trident) Information Technology Management program, co-authored this research with Dr. Yun […]

March 30, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Dr. Cammy Romanuck Murphy has joined Trident University International’s (Trident) College of Education as a Full-time Faculty member. She joined Trident as an adjunct faculty member in 2019 and is a 2018 graduate of the University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program. Dr. Romanuck Murphy, who currently teaches in Trident’s […]

March 19, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) adjunct faculty member Dr. Karen A. Archondidis was the guest speaker for a virtual Women’s Veterans Tribute on Thursday, March 18. This event is hosted by Kutztown University’s Office of Veterans Services. Dr. Archondidis shared remarks based around the theme “Celebrate Small Wins.” Proudly serving […]

March 17, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) student Robert Nicholson received the 2021 BEYA STEM Peer Reviewed Academia Award for Student Leadership – Graduate Level, at the HBCU Engineering Dean’s recognition event of the 35th BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference on February 13, 2021. The BEYA Peer […]

March 12, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) adjunct faculty member Michael Peck’s cyberstalking investigation was featured on the season premiere of the Investigation Discovery program, “Web of Lies,” on March 8. In 2012, the Belmont (New Hampshire) Police Department reached out to Mr. Peck for his expertise. Mr. Peck, who served as […]

February 25, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) faculty members Dr. Pamela Wirth and Dr. George del Hierro have published the article, “The Use of D2L’s Video Note to Promote Engagement in Online General Education Courses,” in The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning. The research suggests that the overall impact […]

February 9, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) faculty member Dr. Yefim Kats co-edited and contributed to the book, Education and Technology Support for Children and Young Adults with ASD and Learning Disabilities (IGI Global). Dr. Kats joined Trident in 2010 and is a faculty member in the Glenn R. Jones College […]

January 28, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Dr. Angie Cox, a faculty member in Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business, and Dr. Ryan Durbin, a graduate of the University’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, have co-authored the paper, “Signaling Diversity: A Study of Recruitment Strategies for Female and Minority Police […]

January 6, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) faculty members Dr. George del Hierro and Dr. Timothy Mullen have published research examining the use of appreciative instruction methods in an associate degree program for adult learners. “Examining the Appreciative Instruction Methods Used by Instructors within an Adult Degree Completion Associate’s Program” appears […]

December 17, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Dr. Joshua Sipper, a graduate of Trident University International’s (Trident) Ph.D. in Educational Leadership program, received a “Best Paper Award” for the submission, “The Cyber Microbiome and the Cyber Meta-reality” at the International Academy, Research, and Industry Association (IARIA) Cyber 2020 Conference in Nice, France. His paper, “The […]

December 11, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident), a member of the American InterContinental University System, is set to begin offering a concentration in Instructional Design in its Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program starting with the Winter Session on January 11, 2021. The concentration in Instructional Design is a practitioner-focused program intended […]

November 6, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Dr. Cephus E. Simmons, Sr., a graduate of Trident at American InterContinental University’s (Trident) Ph.D. in Health Sciences program, has seen his research accepted for presentation at two conferences. Dr. Simmons and Mr. Jon Aldinger presented “An Innovative Double Balloon Catheter That Creates a Rectal Seal: Evaluation of […]

October 30, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Wlad Pierre-Francois, a student in Trident at American InterContinental University’s (Trident) Ph.D. in Business Administration program, presented the literature review, “Factors that influence HIPAA Secure compliance in small and medium-size health care facilities,” at the Kennesaw State University Conference on Cybersecurity Education, Research, and Practice on Friday, October […]

October 30, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Wlad Pierre-Francois, a student in Trident at American InterContinental University’s (Trident) Ph.D. in Business Administration program, presented the literature review, “Factors that influence HIPAA Secure compliance in small and medium-size health care facilities,” at the Kennesaw State University Conference on Cybersecurity Education, Research, and Practice on Friday, October […]

October 23, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Trident at American InterContinental University (Trident) is excited to announce updates to its Military Success Scholarship (MSS) for bachelors students. First introduced in 2017 to support Trident’s active-duty population, the MSS is designed to help students who have exhausted their annual military tuition assistance benefits. The University is […]

October 2, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Dr. Cephus Simmons, a graduate of Trident at American InterContinental University’s (Trident) Ph.D. in Health Sciences program, has seen the research he conducted as part of his dissertation support the invention of a patented medical device. His Ph.D. dissertation, “An Experimental Study of Double-Balloon and Single-Balloon Catheters and […]

September 28, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Trident at American InterContinental University (Trident) is proud to announce that Ph.D. in Educational Leadership graduate Dr. Jennifer Denlinger has been named the 2020 National Chef Educator of the Year by the American Culinary Federation. Dr. Denlinger currently serves as Culinary Management Department Chair at Valencia College’s Poinciana […]

August 21, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Trident at American InterContinental University (Trident) has selected Dr. Mark Young as the recipient of its Teaching Excellence Award for the Winter 2020 quarter. From the pool of faculty nominated, Dr. Young was selected as the winner by University leadership based on the strength of the positive feedback submitted […]

June 18, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Dr. Vernell Hall, a 2020 graduate of Trident at American InterContinental University’s (Trident) Doctor of Business Administration program, has been selected to present at the 2020 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) in August. Dr. Hall’s selected paper, “Examining an Information System Used to Process Employees Award: A Qualitative […]

May 28, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Dr. Kurt Hoffmaster, an alumnus of Trident’s Ph.D. in Business Administration program, is the lead author on research that has been accepted for ACM SIGMIS (Special Interest Groups for Management and Information Systems) Computers and People Research Conference 2020. Based on Dr. Hoffmaster’s Ph.D. dissertation, “Job-Leisure and Work-Family Conflict: […]

March 24, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Trident at American InterContinental University (Trident) is happy to announce that Dr. Stephen Thomas as the first graduate of the University’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. Dr. Thomas’s Doctoral Studies Project (DSP), titled “Impact of Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Entrepreneurship Education,” centered on his use of this […]

August 13, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Dr. Pietro “Pete” Savo has been awarded the 2019 Teaching Excellence Award. He was presented with the award at the University’s Commencement Ceremony on August 3 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Trident’s Teaching Excellence […]

March 12, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) faculty member Dr. George del Hierro has been invited to present on military student populations during the WASC Senior College and University Commission Academic Resource Conference (ARC2019), which will be held from April 10th-12th. Dr. del Hierro’s two presentations are titled, “Assessing Military Prior Learning […]

November 6, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has named Dr. Heidi Schmidt as Department Chair in the College of Education. Dr. Schmidt will oversee the Master of Arts in Education Program and the PK-12 Leadership concentration in the Ed.D. Program. She joined Trident in January 2018 as a full-time Professor of […]

October 31, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Mark Young to its Glenn R. Jones College of Business. A full-time member of faculty, Dr. Young will be teaching management and leadership courses. An experienced university-level instructor, Dr. Young joined Trident in 2018 as a […]

October 23, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) alumnus Dr. Brian Kooiman recently published two pieces of academic literature, including a study on the role that video games play in learning and a paper that examines how to best implement Common Core State Standards (CCSS). “Active Video Games: Paving the Way to […]

October 11, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Rand Fandrich, professor in Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business, has been selected as a human resources subject matter expert for the Excellence Program (SKGEP), an initiative implemented by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dr. Fandrich will be working with […]

September 28, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) professor Dr. Michael Brizek has just published two pieces of academic literature, including a book on emotional-social intelligence within project teams and a peer-reviewed article examining corporate social responsibility. The Practice of Emotional-Social Intelligence Within Project Teams, written by Dr. Mark R. Murphy of […]

August 7, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Dr. Cynthia Keifer has been awarded the 2018 Teaching Excellence Award. She was presented with the award at the University’s 2018 Commencement Ceremony on July 14th at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Trident’s Teaching Excellence […]

June 25, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Alex Gorlovsky has been awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for Winter 2018. He was selected from among 40 Trident faculty members by both students and the University’s academic leadership team. Prof. Gorlovsky, who joined Trident in 2012, is a member […]

June 14, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) alumnus Dr. Rex A. Holiday has published the book, The Family Link to Education: The Road to Personal and Professional Success, with co-author Steve Sonntag through Rowman and Littlefield. This book contains relevant and contemporary information for individuals, families, educators, and communities who want to […]

June 8, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce improvements to its Master of Arts in Education (MAED) program. With the goal of meeting the needs of its growing student population, program learning outcomes and coursework are based on the National Policy Board for Educational Administration standards. The newly-enhanced MAED […]

June 7, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Pamela Wirth, Department Chair, Science, in Trident University International’s (Trident) University College, has published research on the value of assessment in proprietary education in the Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning. Her paper, “Assessment in Proprietary Institutions: Historical Trends, Current Practices and the Future,” examines the historical […]

June 1, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) faculty member Dr. Heesam Kang has just published the paper, “A Study on the Influence of Apartment Brand Image on Occupancy Satisfaction,” in the Journal of Korea Convergence. The paper was co-authored with Dr. Dong Il-Kim of Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea. Dr. […]

May 31, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has announced that Dr. Michael Brizek has joined its Glenn R. Jones College of Business as a full-time Professor of Doctoral Studies. He will work with both faculty and students in the University’s new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. Dr. Brizek has more than […]

April 30, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) faculty member Dr. Laura Oliver was recently recognized by the Killeen (Texas) Daily Herald for her work on educating business leaders on how to recognize and address harassment issues in the workplace. As head of human resources consulting firm, LAO Consulting, Dr. Oliver is considered […]

April 27, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) faculty member Dr. Leandra Hernández has published, Challenging Reproductive Control and Gendered Violence in the Américas: Intersectionality, Power, and Struggles for Rights, which is currently available through Lexington Books. Dr. Leandra Hernández teaches Health Communication & Advocacy and Cross-Cultural Health Perspectives in Trident’s College of […]

April 13, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has announced the appointment of faculty member Dr. Ryan Dwight as the new Doctoral Studies Director, Ph.D. in Health Sciences, of Trident’s College of Health and Human Services. Dr. Dwight, a recipient of the Trident’s Teaching Excellence Award for Spring 2017, joined the University in […]

April 12, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced that College of Health and Human Services faculty member Dr. Jeffrey Smoot will present his abstract, “Virtual Reality Used for Surgery,” at the Kentucky Blue Grass Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Spring Conference at Belterra Casino Resort and Spa in Florence, […]

April 6, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced that the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) has named Trident faculty member Dr. Michael Trimmell Administrator of the Year in Region XV in the Professor of Education category. The ACSA is the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the United States, […]

March 26, 2018 – Cypress, CA –Trident University International (Trident) today announced that faculty member Dr. Mary Lind has published research on IT alignment with business strategy. Her latest article, “The effects of the strategic typology model and strategic alignment on the delivery capability of an IT Organization” was published in the International Journal of Systems […]

March 22, 2018 – Cypress, CA –In an effort to guarantee the professional relevance of its new Computerized Accounting certificate program, Trident University International (Trident) has assembled an advisory panel made up of five professionals currently working in this field. This panel will actively review academic materials to make sure the subject matter is current and […]

March 15, 2018 – Cypress, CA –Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce another academic program improvement. Starting in the April 23rd Fastrac session, the Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security program will offer a concentration in Emergency Disaster Management. Housed in Trident’s College of Health and Human Services, the BSHLS-EDM is designed for both […]

February 23, 2018 – Cypress, CA –Trident University International (Trident) today announced that Dr. Pietro “Pete” Savo was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for Fall 2017. He was selected from among 55 Trident faculty members by both students and the University’s academic leadership team. A professor in Trident’s College of Health and Human Services, Dr. Savo […]

February 2, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced that doctoral alumnus Dr. Mahmoud Soliman will present his research entitled “Examining Impulsive Purchase Intention among Smartphone Shoppers: The Moderating Roles of Consumer Knowledge and Product Involvement” at the American Marketing Association’s (AMA) Winter Academic Conference. This research was co-authored with Dr. Qin […]

January 25, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark Pieffer to Associate Dean of the Glenn R. Jones College of Business (GRJ-COB). He assumed this role on January 1st and will report to Dr. Debra Louis, Dean, GRJ-COB. Dr. Pieffer joined Trident in 2015 and […]

January 12, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) announced today that faculty member Dr. Patricia Taylor has published research in human resource management, under the title, “Combating Unethical Practices in International Trade” in the International Journal of Management and Business. This article explores the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the Organization for […]

January 10, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has received the designation of “Top School” in Military Advanced Education & Transition’s (MAE&T) 2018 Guide to Colleges & Universities. The Guide was released this month and is available online at www.mae-kmi.com. The Guide presents results of a questionnaire of the military-supportive policies enacted at […]

December 27, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Starting in the January 2nd, 2018 Fastrac session, Trident University International (Trident) is set to offer an Associate of Science in Professional Studies. This is the first time the University is offering a degree at this level. Students entering this professional studies program will be required to have already […]

December 26, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) Dr. Wendy Wang, along with co-author Dr. Yun Wu of Salisbury University, have published “A Tale of Two Systems, ERP in China – Failure and Success,” a chapter in the book Emerging Investigation in Artificial Life Research and Development. The chapter discusses the increased need […]

December 22, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Randall Fandrich, professor in Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business, will be a keynote speaker at The Digital HR Symposium: Technology and Innovation for Human Resource Excellence on March 19, 2018 in Karachi, Pakistan. As part of his keynote remarks, Dr. Fandrich is slated […]

December 19, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Military Times has announced its Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 rankings, and for the third consecutive year Trident University International (Trident) has made the list. Formerly known as Best for Vets, Trident placed at #19 on the Online and Nontraditional Schools list. Now in its eighth year, the Military […]

December 8, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced that Dr. Sharon Nazarchuk, R.N. was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for summer 2017. Dr. Nazarchuk was selected from among 41 Trident faculty members by both students and the University’s faculty leadership team. “Dr. Nazarchuk is a true living example of Trident’s values, […]

November 30, 2017 – Cypress, CA – The mission of Trident University International (Trident), a pioneer in online education, is to provide its students with an exceptional learning experience. Throughout its nearly 20-year history, it has challenged students with learning opportunities that promote critical thinking and problem solving. Trident delivers a unique, EdActive™ Learning Approach that […]

November 13, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced that faculty member Dr. Leandra Hernández has been appointed Vice Chair for the National Communication Association’s (NCA) Latino Communication Studies Division and La Raza Caucus. Dedicated to fostering and promoting free and ethical communication, the NCA promotes the widespread appreciation of the importance […]

November 9, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced that faculty member Dr. Roy Constantine has made multiple presentations and published research over the past month. Dr. Constantine presented at the 17th Annual Continuing Medical Education Meeting and Surgical Update in San Diego from Oct. 19th-22nd. The meeting was intended to raise […]

October 25, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced that Dr. Ryan Dwight was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for Spring 2017. Dr. Dwight was selected from among 58 faculty members by both students and the University’s faculty leadership team. The faculty nominees for this award are selected entirely by Trident’s student […]

October 20, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) announced today the introduction of a non-degree Medical Billing Certificate program, available starting in the October 30th Fastrac session. Enrollment in this certificate program is currently underway. Originally scheduled for 2018, the Medical Billing Certificate’s launch was pushed up three months due to positive survey […]

October 19, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) announced today the introduction of a non-degree Computerized Accounting Certificate, available starting in the October 30th Fastrac session. Enrollment in this certificate program is currently underway. Originally scheduled for 2018, the Computerized Accounting Certificate’s launch was pushed up three months due to positive survey feedback […]

October 17, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is pleased to announce a three-year Education Services Agreement (ESA) with the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation (AWF). This agreement was secured by Esmeralda Silva, Vice President of Outreach and Strategic Alliances and CSM (R) Philip F. Johndrow, Trident’s National Director of Military and Veteran Alliances. […]

October 13, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced the availability of its 2017-2018 Military Success Scholarship for Trident’s undergraduate students serving in the U.S. Armed Services as active duty, Reserve or National Guard members. Throughout the military fiscal year, which runs Oct. 1st, 2017 through Sept. 30th, 2018, eligible Trident students […]

September 26, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce the addition of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, its fifth doctoral program and second within the Glenn R. Jones College of Business. The first program Trident (founded as Touro University International) offered when it opened in 1998 was the […]

September 21, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Heather Luea has been named the new Department Chair for Finance, Economics, and Accounting in Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business. She joined Trident earlier this year as a faculty member, teaching Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. Dr. Luea has a wealth of academic experience, […]

September 15, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Cynthia Keifer has been awarded Trident University International’s (Trident) Teaching Excellence Award for Winter 2017. Dr. Keifer joined Trident in 2015 and is a Professor in Trident’s Glenn R. Jones College of Business. She has instructed both human resources management and leadership courses during her tenure. Dr. Keifer was […]

August 21, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Lisa Mohanty has been named Dean of Trident University International’s (Trident) University College, effective August 14th. Dr. Mohanty, who joined Trident in 2008, previously served as Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and New Programs. Prior to that she was Department Chair for Student Orientation and Social […]

August 18, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) Dr. Wendy Wang presented a paper at this year’s Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS). The conference ran from August 10th to the 12th in Boston, MA. The paper, titled “Role of IT Identity in Moderating the Relationship Between Technostress, Job Engagement, and Productivity,” […]

August 8, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Robert “Bob” W. Touro, faculty member in Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business, is the recipient of the 2017 Trident Teaching Excellence Award. He was presented with the award at Trident’s 2017 Commencement Ceremony on July 22nd in Costa Mesa, CA. Trident’s Teaching […]

July 7, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Indira Guzman, Doctoral Director of Trident University International’s (Trident) Ph.D. in Business Administration program, is scheduled to present at the 77th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. This year’s conference will be held from August 4th-8th in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Guzman will present as part of […]

June 15, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is pleased to announce that current Ph.D. in Business Administration candidate Elston Steele’s manuscript, “Partly Cloudy, Scattered Clients: Cloud Implementation in the Federal Government,” has been accepted for publication in the 23rd Americas Conference on Information Systems. The paper’s co-authors include his dissertation chair, […]

May 25, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) announces the appointment of Dr. Debra Louis as Dean of the Glenn R. Jones College of Business (GRJ-COB). She had been serving as interim Dean since November of last year. Dr. Louis joined Trident in May 2003 as a Professor of Organization and Management. […]

May 23, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Vincent Havrilko, faculty member in Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business (GRJ-COB), recently had a paper accepted by the INFORMS Marketing Science Conference. The conference is scheduled for June 7th-10th at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The paper, titled “An […]

April 26, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Patricia Hooper, Professor in Trident University International’s (Trident) College of Health and Human Services, has received the Trident Teaching Excellence Award for the Fall 2016 quarter. Dr. Hooper, who joined Trident in 2015, teaches in the University’s Homeland Security programs. Dr. Hooper was selected from among 65 […]

March 31, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) College of Health and Human Services announced today Dr. Brandon B. Ryans has been appointed full-time instructor, effective immediately. Prior to joining Trident, Dr. Ryans served as online healthcare management program chair and associate professor at Minnesota School of Business/Globe University. He’s also held teaching […]

March 30, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Traci L. Marin, Doctoral Studies Director in Trident University International’s (Trident) College of Health & Human Services, recently co-published molecular biology research in the journal Science Signaling. The article, “AMPK promotes mitochondrial biogenesis and function by phosphorylating the epigenetic factors DNMT1, RBBP7, and HAT1,” features in Jan. […]

March 24, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Dr. Mark Pieffer’s paper, “Quitting Your Boss: Examples of Reducing Employee Dissatisfaction and Turnover,” has been accepted for presentation at the Clute Institute International Conference on Business, scheduled for June 4th-8th in Stockholm. This paper, co-authored with Dr. Francis […]

March 17, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Lisa Mohanty has been named Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and New Programs by Trident University International (Trident). She assumed this new role in March. In this newly created position, Dr. Mohanty will oversee institutional leadership and support for student learning, new program development and implementation, […]

March 8, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce that Mr. Qian Liu is now a full-time instructor in its University College. He has taught statistics, information technology management, and computer science courses at Trident for three years. Liu has a strong background in research and software engineering. Some […]

February 27, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced that Dr. Keyonda Smith, an Instructional Designer at the University, will present at the 10th annual International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace. The conference, which will be held June 14th -16th, at Columbia University in New York, will explore a broad […]

February 24, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Anna Lint, professor in Trident University International’s (Trident) College of Education, just published the book “Secrets to Getting a Federal Government Job” in January of this year. Co-authoring the book was her husband, James R. Lint. Understanding the unique and often challenging nature of obtaining a job […]

January 31, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Qin Sun, a faculty member at the 100% online Trident University International (Trident), recently published “LearnSmart, adaptive teaching, and student learning effectiveness: An empirical investigation” in the Journal of Education for Business. Co-authors of the article are Dr. Yann Abdourzakou and Dr. Thomas J. Norman. Another paper from […]

December 15, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Robert “Bob” W. Touro, faculty member in Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business, is the latest recipient of a Trident Teaching Excellence Award. This award is entirely student driven and covers the period of the June, July, August, and Summer 2016 sessions. Dr. […]

November 29, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Mark Pieffer, Department Chair of Communications and Humanities in Trident University International’s (Trident) University College, recently received a Trident Teaching Excellence Award. Dr. Pieffer was selected from among five finalists. Over the course of Trident’s Spring session and the March, April, and May Fastrac sessions, 65 faculty […]

October 12, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) College of Education (COE) and University College is made up of a diverse and talented group of seasoned educators and researchers focused on improving the student experience. Below is a recap of the recent promotions, publications, presentations, and professional society appointments at this 100% online […]

September 29, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) College of Health & Human Services (CHHS) is made up of a diverse and talented group of seasoned educators and researchers. Through association appointments, scholarly research, published works, and conference presentations, the CHHS faculty is actively contributing to the advancement of their field and finding […]

September 8, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Dr. Frank Gomez has been named Professor Emeritus. One of the University’s longest tenured faculty members, Dr. Gomez has made significant contributions to the instruction and mentoring of students and colleagues, the public health field, and the growth of […]

August 31, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business (GRJ-COB) is made up of a diverse and talented group of seasoned educators and researchers. Through association appointments, scholarly research, published works, and conference presentations, the GRJ-COB faculty is actively contributing to the advancement of their field and […]

July 6, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s diverse set of adult learners have made indelible marks in the classroom and in professional life. ‘Faces of Trident’ is an opportunity to highlight some of the accomplishments from the University’s students and alumni. Jeffrey Nagy, currently a candidate in the Ph.D. in Health Sciences […]

June 30, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has named Dr. Heidi Gilligan Dean of the College of Education (COE). Dr. Gilligan, who joined Trident in November of 2014, previously served as Program Director of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Master of Arts in Education (MAED) programs. She assumed her new […]

June 29, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has named Dr. Mickey Shachar Dean of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), effective May 31, 2016. Dr. Shachar previously served as a Program Director in the CHHS, overseeing the Master of Science in Health Administration, Master of Science in Homeland Security, […]

June 28, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Bernice B. Rumala, Director of Trident University International’s (Trident) Ph.D. in Health Sciences Program and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visited Washington, DC in May as part of the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) weeklong Presidents-Elect Meeting. Dr. Rumala is the President-Elect of the Southern California […]

March 2, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Bernice B. Rumala, Program Director of Trident University International’s (Trident) Ph.D. in Health Sciences program, is slated to present at the Ensure Justice Conference on March 4-5 in Costa Mesa, CA. This year’s theme is “A Marathon to End Human Trafficking: Train, Sustain, and Focus.” Dr. Rumala […]

February 19, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) talented faculty team – over 80% of which hold doctorate degrees – is a diverse group of high caliber academics and seasoned professionals. Through association appointments, scholarly research, published works, and conference presentations, Trident’s faculty is actively contributing to the advancement of their respective fields […]

December 29, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Launched in May 2015, Trident University International’s (Trident) Culture of Research and Education (CORE) webinar series is slated to expand in January 2016 with the addition of CORE Grand Rounds. This new component to the webinar series will bring together bachelors, masters, and doctoral students, faculty, staff, and […]

December 17, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is set to announce a round of exciting changes and improvements to its Ph.D. in Health Sciences program. These enhancements, slated to take effect in January 2016, will help to enhance the student experience by providing more academic choices, leading curricula, professional development, and new […]

December 16, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident), a leading 100% online post-secondary institution that offers degrees at the bachelors, masters, and doctorate levels, recently partnered with The Balancing Act airing on Lifetime® Television to discuss the benefits of higher education for adult students. These segments aired on November 11th and 18th, 2015. […]

October 27, 2015 – Cypress, CA – As part of membership of the NCWIT Academic Alliance, Trident University International (Trident) is pleased to announce an opportunity for current female students and recent graduates interested in cybersecurity. The SANS Institute is presenting the SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academy for Women to encourage more women to enter the cybersecurity […]

October 13, 2015 – Cypress, CA – On Saturday, September 19th, Trident University International’s (Trident) Dr. Holly Orozco, Vice Provost of Institutional Effectiveness and Dean of the Colleges of Health Sciences and Education, Lori Peck, Senior Information Technology Director, and Dr. Bernice B. Rumala, Ph.D. in Health Sciences Program Director, attended the Priceless Luncheon to End […]

September 25, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s diverse set of adult learners has made indelible marks in the classroom and in professional life. ‘Faces of Trident’ is an opportunity to highlight some of the accomplishments from the University’s students and alumni. Since graduation, Dr. Monica Jackson (Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Trident Class of […]

June 8, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Holly Orozco, Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Dean of the College of Health Sciences and the College of Education at Trident University International (Trident), has been selected as a speaker at the Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium on June 11-12, 2015 in San Diego, CA. Dr. Orozco’s […]

May 21, 2015 – Cypress, CA – This media release is a roundup of the recent significant events, awards, and acknowledgements in the greater Trident University International community. EDUCATION LIAISON RECEIVES CITATION FROM CITY COUNCIL OF NEW YORK CITY In March, Trident Military Education Liaison Valentine Cameron received a citation from the City Council of […]

April 29, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) diverse set of adult learners has made indelible marks in the classroom and in professional life. ‘Faces of Trident’ is an opportunity to highlight some of the accomplishments from the University’s students and alumni. Donna Brock Command Sgt. Maj. (R) Donna A. Brock is […]

April 28, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Holly Orozco, Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Dean of the College of Health Sciences and the College of Education at Trident University International (Trident) was recently nominated to serve on the 2015 Governing Council of the Southern California Public Health Association (SCPHA). The SCPHA, an affiliate […]

April 14, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) talented faculty team – over 80% of which hold doctorate degrees – is a diverse group of high caliber academics and seasoned professionals. Through association appointments, scholarly research, published works, and conference presentations, Trident’s faculty is actively contributing to the advancement of their respective fields […]

March 16, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Rania Sabty-Daily, faculty member in Trident University International’s (Trident) College of Health Sciences, was recently showcased by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for her continued involvement in a clean air community project at the El Marino Language School (EMLS) in Culver City, CA. EMLS is located near […]

March 12, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Professor Nicholas Vakkur, faculty member in Trident University International’s (Trident) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, just received a substantial review in Business Law Review (Kluwer Law International) for his recently published book Corporate Governance Regulation: How Poor Management is Destroying the Global Economy (Wiley, 2013), co-written with […]

December 16, 2014 – Cypress, CA – This is a quarterly look at news, events, and highlights at Trident University International’s (Trident) academic colleges. Read more about the recent publications, presentations, and professional society appointments at this 100% online university. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TRIDENT DEAN, FACULTY MEMBER PUBLISHES ECONOMICS ARTICLE Dr. Stephen K. Pollard, […]