News & Events

February 26, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) has updated its graduate-level William “Joe” Gainey (WJG) Scholarship. The scholarship is open to Trident master’s students who are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces as Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard. Trident is proud to be military-centric, as many of the University’s […]

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 11, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) has been named to Washington Monthly’s 2020 National University Rankings, placing at #157 out of 389 surveyed institutions. Regionally, Trident comes in at #51 for “Best Bang for the Buck” in the western region of the U.S. Washington Monthly’s National University Rankings consist of […]

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 12, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Dr. Heidi Fernandez has been named Dean of University College. She previously held this role on an interim basis. Dr. Fernandez joined Trident in 2013, with her previous positions including Math Department Chair, Math Faculty Lead, and Associate Dean […]

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 14, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) is now officially a member of the American InterContinental University System. This follows the March announcement that Trident would become part of American InterContinental University (AIU). This new University System model allows Trident to maintain its unique learning experience and rich legacy as Trident […]

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 29, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – On June 1, Trident at American InterContinental University (Trident) started offering its new Associate of Science in Cybersecurity (ASC) program. This is Trident’s third associate-level program. The aim of this online associate program is to equip students with relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities to pursue relevant professional roles within […]

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 31, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Trident at American InterContinental University (Trident) will host its next CORE webinar, “Literature Review Strategies for Doctoral Research,” on Thursday, June 4 at 4 p.m. Pacific. “Literature Review Strategies for Doctoral Research,” will be presented by Dr. Indira Guzman and Dr. Kenneth Cromer. This presentation will cover the steps […]

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: […]

May 14, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Trident Ph.D. in Business Administration graduate Dr. Julita Haber has published the paper, “Perceptions of Competency Norms in the Workplace: A Scale Development,” in the April 2020 issue of the Drake Management Review. This paper is based on her doctoral research at Trident. Competency-based assessment has become a key […]

May 6, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Trident at American InterContinental University’s (Trident) CORE webinar series returns with its 39th offering, “Qualitative Data Analysis for Applied Research,” on May 7 at 4 p.m. Pacific. “Qualitative Data Analysis for Applied Research,” will be presented by Dr. Indira Guzman and Dr. Christopher Linski. This presentation will include an […]

April 24, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) held its annual Professional Development Symposium in Philadelphia last month. CCME’s primary goal is to address the educational needs of the men and women who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. At this year’s event, representatives from the […]

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 […]

March 20, 2020 – Chandler, AZ – Trident at American InterContinental University (Trident) is proud to announce Dr. James “Greg” Hodges as the recipient of its Teaching Excellence Award for the Summer 2019 quarter. From the pool of faculty nominated, Dr. Hodges was selected as the winner by University leadership based on the strength of the […]

February 21, 2020 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Dr. Lisa Mohanty has been named Dean of the University’s Glenn R. Jones College of Business. Since joining Trident in 2008, Dr. Mohanty has held a number of leadership positions, including Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and New […]

February 7, 2020 – Cypress, CA – Starting this April, Trident University International (Trident) will begin offering its new Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) program. This is the University’s sixth doctoral-level program and second within its College of Health and Human Services. The goal of this program is to help health administrators prepare to pursue opportunities […]

February 6, 2020 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has been named to Washington Monthly’s 2019 National University Rankings, placing at #80. Regionally, Trident comes in at #13 for “Best Bang for the Buck” in the western region of the U.S. Washington Monthly’s National University Rankings consist of four-year institutions that award a significant […]

January 29, 2020 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Wendy Wang, Department Chair of Trident University International’s (Trident) Information Technology Management and Computer Science programs, will publish the article, “Employee Isolation and Telecommuter Organizational Commitment,” in an upcoming issue of the journal Employee Relations. Dr. Leslie Albert of San Jose State University and Dr. Qin Sun […]

January 24, 2020 – Cypress, CA – Beginning with the January 13 Fastrac session, students in Trident University International’s (Trident) Associate of Science in Professional Studies program are able to enroll in the new Organizational Leadership (ASPS-OL) concentration. Students entering this program will be required to have already earned a professional certificate or diploma, equivalent […]

January 8, 2020 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce Dr. Angie Cox as the recipient of its Teaching Excellence Award for the Spring 2019 quarter. From the pool of faculty nominated, Dr. Cox was selected as the winner by University leadership based on the strength of the positive feedback […]

January 3, 2020 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Michael Allison, professor in Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business, presented research at the 2019 Logistics Officers Association Symposium, which was held in October in Oklahoma City. “F-35 BOLT/LIT: Blended Operational Lightning Technician/Lightning Integrated Technician,” presented with Mr. Mike Miles, explores a new […]

December 10, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kenneth W. Cromer as a Full-time Professor in the Ph.D. in Business Administration program. Since joining Trident in 2010 Dr. Cromer has worked with students in a number of capacities. In his most recent role as […]

December 6, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Scott Howell, a 2019 graduate of Trident University International’s (Trident) Ph.D. in Health Sciences program, recently published research on the health benefits of coconut oil in the 7 November 2019 edition of Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases. “Coconut Oil Intake and Its Effects on the Cardiometabolic Profile: A […]

November 22, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today is announcing the introduction of its new Doctor of Education Degree Completion Program (EDD-DCP). The EDD-DCP starts instruction in the Winter Session on January 13, 2020. This Degree Completion Program is designed to help students who have made significant progress in an EDD […]

October 9, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Michael Alexander, professor in Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business, presented research at the Southern Criminal Justice Association Conference in Nashville in September. The presentation, titled Exploring the Interrogation Methods Training Improvements Needed by Investigators to Reduce False Confession Rates, was part of the […]

September 27, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Payel Madero, Program Coordinator for Trident University International’s (Trident) Medical Billing and Coding Certificates, has published the book, The Complete RHIT and RHIA Prep. It is available through Jones & Bartlett Learning beginning November 1. This book – aligned to the updated 2014 American Health Information Management Association […]

September 16, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is announcing its new Associate of Science in Homeland Security (ASHLS) program. This is the University’s second program at the associate level. Instruction for the ASHLS program starts in the November 4, 2019 Fastrac session. This new program is aligned with the five mission […]

August 29, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Indira Guzman, Doctoral Studies Director in Trident University International’s (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business, was a featured presenter during a professional development workshop at the Academy of Management’s (AOM) Annual Meeting on August 9 in Boston. The workshop, “Professional Doctorates: The Road Towards Inclusion and Internationalization,” […]

August 27, 2019 – Cypress, CA – On August 1, Trident University International (Trident) Professor Paul H. Amundsen organized Veterans Appreciation Day at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, giving a group of eight wheelchair-bound veterans an opportunity to see a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies. This effort was organized in conjunction […]

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 […]

July 23, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) would like to announce that Dr. Pietro “Pete” Savo has been hired as a Full-time Professor in the University’s College of Health and Human Services. He will be supporting the Homeland Security department, with a primary focus on the undergraduate and graduate programs. Dr. Savo’s […]

July 17, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is happy to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, it will be hosting a Gary Sinise Foundation’s Snowball Express event, which will be held on Saturday, July 20 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA. Since 2006, Snowball Express has provided hope and […]

July 11, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Philip F. Johndrow, Trident University International’s (Trident) National Director of Military and Veteran Alliances, served as keynote speaker during the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) at the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence official accreditation ceremony on June 14th in Fort Bliss, TX. This ceremony marked the USASMA […]

July 8, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) alumnus and faculty member Dr. Roy Constantine is a co-editor of the academic publication, “Integrating Advanced Practice Providers into the ICU,” which is available now through the Society of Critical Care Medicine. This publication serves as a key resource for advanced practice providers (APPs), administrators, […]

July 5, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) Ph.D. in Business Administration students Jeanetta Grover and Kerri Wood presented at last week’s Association of Computing Machinery Special Interest Group in Management Information Systems (ACM SIGMIS) Computers and People Research: Enduring Issues in MIS and Work conference in Nashville, TN. As part of the […]

June 28, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Leandra Hernández, instructor in Trident University International’s (Trident) College of Health and Human Services, has published articles in the journals Women’s Studies in Communication and Health Communication. “Feminist Approaches to Border Studies and Gender Violence: Family Separation as Reproductive Injustice” appears in the latest issue of Women’s Studies […]

June 20, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to present Dr. Pamela A. Wilson with its Teaching Excellence Award for the Winter 2019 quarter. A total of 65 faculty members were nominated by students, with Dr. Wilson being selected as the winner by University leadership based on the strength of the […]

June 13, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) faculty member and 2017 Ph.D. graduate Dr. Timothy Pritchard has published the paper, “Government employees and their use of Digital Government,” which will be presented at the Americas Conference of Information Systems (AMCIS) 2019 in Cancun, Mexico. Paper co-authors include Dr. Indira Guzman, Doctoral Studies […]

June 11, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Christopher Linski to the Glenn R. Jones of College of Business as Professor of Doctoral Studies in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. In this role, Dr. Linski will be providing guidance to students on the research […]

May 30, 2019 – Cypress, CA – The Americas Conference of Information Systems (AMCIS) 2019 has selected Trident University International’s (Trident) Dr. Indira Guzman as Co-chair for the Advanced Doctoral Consortium. This year’s conference runs from August 15th-17th in Cancun, Mexico. The Advanced Doctoral Consortium is designed for students who have completed their coursework and/or comprehensive […]

May 17, 2019 – Cypress, CA –  Trident University International’s (Trident) Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies will hold a Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, May 22nd. This no-cost event runs from 11am – 2pm Pacific time. In addition to all Trident students and alumni, Virtual Career Fair attendance is open to all military […]

May 13, 2019 – Cypress, CA – With each passing year, information technology plays an increasingly larger role with our daily lives. How much an individual depends on technology – and how much they view IT as being integral to their sense of self – can greatly vary from person to person. The term IT identity […]

April 30, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Scottie Howell, a student in Trident University International’s (Trident) Ph.D. in Health Sciences program, has published two pieces of peer-reviewed research in notable academic journals. Published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (Volume 235), the article “Beyond tribulus (Tribulus terrestris L.): The effects of phytotherapics on testosterone, sperm […]

April 29, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) Computerized Accounting certificate and diploma programs have been enhanced to best address the career goals of students. The nine-month diploma and six-month certificate are now available with two concentrations: Taxation and Bookkeeping & Payroll. Introduced in 2017, the Computerized Accounting certificate and diploma are […]

April 23, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce the promotion of Dr. Kenneth W. Cromer to Doctoral Mentor in the Glenn R. Jones College of Business. In this new role, Dr. Cromer works closely with Ph.D. in Business Administration students over the course of the entire program, providing […]

April 15, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) faculty member Dr. Thanasak Ruankaew has published the paper, “Employee Theft Among College Students in the Workforce,” in Volume 12, Issue 4 of the journal International Business Research. Dr. Ruankaew is a professor in Trident’s Glenn R. Jones College of Business. Despite the fact […]

March 27, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Nicole Frederick to the College of Education as a Full-Time Professor in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program. An experienced educator, Dr. Frederick brings over 20 years of administration and teaching experience to Trident, having served […]

March 25, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) faculty member Dr. Leandra Hernández, along with Dr. Jennifer Belding, served as co-editors on the book volume, Military Spouses With Advanced Degrees: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Thriving Amidst Uncertainty, published through Lexington Press. With contributors from fields including communication, psychology, and law, the authors take an […]

March 22, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has appointed Dr. Jill Johnson as Associate Dean, Glenn R. Jones College of Business, effective Monday, March 11th. She has instructed at Trident since 2011, teaching courses in business technology, business communication, and political science. Dr. Johnson’s leadership roles in academia include Acting VP of […]

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 […]

March 1, 2019 – Cypress, CA – On Saturday, February 23rd, Trident University International (Trident) took part in the 38th Annual Los Alamitos Race on the Base, held on the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Base in Los Alamitos, CA. A total of 15 staff members participated in various events that helped to raise money for […]

February 28, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to present Dr. Angela Willson with its Teaching Excellence Award for the Fall 2018 quarter. A total of 49 faculty members were nominated by students and Dr. Willson was selected as the winner by University leadership based on the strength of the […]

February 15, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) will hold its next Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, February 27th. This no-cost event runs from 11am – 2pm Pacific time. In addition to all Trident students and alumni, Virtual Career Fair attendance is open to all military veterans. Companies set to attend include […]

February 14, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has announced the launch of FastracDC, a new dual credit option that allows qualified undergraduate students to reduce the number of classes needed to complete an online masters degree. Available in the Glenn R. Jones College of Business and College of Health and Human […]

January 30, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has been selected as Cypress’ (CA) 2018 BRACE Business of the Year in honor of the University’s philanthropic efforts for its local community. Trident was recognized by Cypress Mayor Stacy Berry at the annual State of the City Luncheon on Wednesday, January 23rd. “We […]

January 29, 2019 – Cypress, CA – With its continued focus on increasing student success and retention, Trident University International (Trident) has introduced a new, quicker path to graduation for its Master of Arts in Education (MAED) program called Fastrac10. Fastrac10 gives students the opportunity to complete this program in as little as 10 months […]

January 25, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce Fastrac12, an enhanced and quicker path to graduation available in certain masters-level programs. Fastrac12 allows students to finish a masters degree in 12 months, which shortens time of completion by six months versus the traditional Fastrac18. With this new track, […]

January 17, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce that its Military Success Scholarship (MSS) has expanded and is now available for graduate level programs. Introduced in 2017, the MSS program was originally created to lessen the financial burden experienced by eligible students who have exhausted their annual military […]

January 11, 2019 – Cypress, CA – After three vacationers went missing in Arizona, Trident University International (Trident) professor Dr. David Alegre was called upon to take part in a ground search and rescue assistance operation. On November 17th, three people drove into the Hualapai Peak area, near Kingman, AZ, and did not return. After […]

January 8, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) faculty member Dr. Michael Allison recently published the article, “Bend, Don’t Break: Optimizing a Resilient Supply Chain” in the journal Exceptional Release (Vol. 146). Published quarterly by the Logistics Officers Association for over 30 years, Exceptional Release is an award-winning, peer-reviewed journal. He has […]

January 4, 2019 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) was proud to partner with Joint Base Los Alamitos and the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce’s annual Adopt-a-Family program. With the exit of a key sponsor, Trident was honored to be invited to take part in this donation drive that helped local military families. […]

December 28, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Dr. Leandra Hernández, professor in the College of Health and Human Services, received two awards at the National Communication Association (NCA) 104th Annual Conference last month in Salt Lake City. She was the recipient of the NCA Feminist and […]

December 27, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has expanded its Trident Alumni Scholarship (TAS) to include the newly introduced Business Analytics Certificate. The TAS, which offers a 15% tuition savings off of each course, is open to all newly enrolling Trident alumni advancing to a masters degree, doctoral degree, and now, […]

November 21, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Dr. Frank Nolan is the recipient of its Teaching Excellence Award for the Summer 2018 quarter. In total, 58 Trident faculty members were nominated, and Dr. Nolan was selected by University leadership based on the strength of positive feedback […]

November 16, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has enhanced its Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) program. Driven by a desire to maintain a high level of academic standards and to best prepare graduates for the workforce, the new curriculum will be available for new and returning students starting in […]

November 14, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies will hold its next Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018. This is a no-cost event for all attendees. This event runs from 11am to 2pm Pacific time and is open to all students and alumni […]

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 […]

October 9, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) professor Dr. Tina Lamb has spent her time and energy helping out active duty and military veterans in her hometown of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. In conjunction with the Wisconsin Rapids Elks Lodge No. 693, and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, a Northwoods League amateur baseball team, […]

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 […]

September 19, 2018 – Cypress, CA –Trident University International (Trident) has named James Shiver as the Manager of its Center for Career Planning & Workforce Strategies. In this role he will provide students and alumni with resources and services needed for career planning, development, and military transition, including regularly scheduled webinars and career fairs. Shiver joined […]

September 13, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has named Christina Hoang Associate Vice President of Admissions. In this role, Hoang will be working with prospective students, as well as school administrators, on Trident’s student recruitment and admissions, playing a key role in strategy development and implementation. With Trident since 2010, Hoang has held […]

September 7, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) recently held its third annual Gary Sinise Foundation’s Snowball Express event at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Snowball Express is an official program of the Gary Sinise Foundation. Since 2006, Snowball Express and its events have provided hope and new happy memories to the […]

August 30, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has named Rebecca Jones Senior Director of the University’s Center for Student Success (CSS). As Senior Director, Jones will be instrumental in directing the University’s CSS. The Center supports students in achieving their educational goals by: Ensuring a smooth transition for new students into the […]

August 27, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) and the U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College (RRC), based in Fort Knox, KY, have signed an articulation agreement that is designed to facilitate the degree completion process for service members. Applicable to those at RRC who have completed training in MOS 79R, 79S, and […]

August 17, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) will hold its latest Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018. Trident is happy to extend an invite to veterans and members of the military, regardless of educational affiliation. This event runs from 11am to 2pm Pacific time and is open to all students […]

August 10, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) Outreach and Partnerships team has added Jovanka Jaime Franco as Regional Manager for Strategic Military and Community Relations. Jovanka is responsible for military outreach initiatives occurring in the Northeast part of the United States. Jovanka served for nine years on active duty with the U.S. […]

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 […]

August 6, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce a crucial realignment to the courses in its nine month, 27-credit Computerized Accounting diploma program. This enhancement allows students to build upon previous learning in a way that naturally supports improved mastery of the concepts. Introduced last year, this diploma is […]

July 25, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has announced the hiring of Megan Stewart as the new University Outreach Education Specialist at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California. This arrangement is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in September 2016, and applies to Fort Irwin military service members, […]

July 11, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced details of its third annual Snowball Express event. The event, co-sponsored by partner Knott’s Berry Farm, will be held on Thursday, August 2nd, at Knott’s in Buena Park, CA. Since 2006, Snowball Express has provided hope and new happy memories to the children […]

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 19, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) will hold its next Virtual Career Fair on August 22nd, 2018. Open to all students and alumni of the 100% online university, the event takes place from 10am to 2pm Pacific time. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been confirmed for August, and more employers […]

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 9, 2018 – Cypress, CA –Trident University International (Trident) would like to announce the addition of Michael Butterfield to its Strategic Alliances team. Butterfield will serve as Regional Manager of Strategic and Community Relations. In this role he will be instrumental in the growth of Trident’s Corporate and Career Learning Center, building strategic relationships with […]

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 31, 2018 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) will hold its next Virtual Career Fair on February 14th, 2018. Open to all students and alumni of the 100% online university, the event takes place from 10am to 2pm Pacific time. Employers who are confirmed to attend include Robert Half, Amazon, the Federal Bureau […]

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, […]

December 7, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce the launch of the Trident Corporate & Career Learning Center, an all-in-one training and development solution that helps address key corporate business needs. The Trident Corporate & Career Learning Center will provide opportunities for organizations in retaining experienced employees, developing leaders, […]

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 […]

September 13, 2017 – Cypress, CA – On Monday, August 21st Trident University International (Trident) hosted an Open House at Fort Irwin National Training Center in San Bernardino County, CA. Serving as a community showcase of the University’s presence on post, the event kicked off with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony. Speakers at the Open House included […]

September 8, 2017 – Cypress, CA – On Thursday, September 28th, 2017, Trident University International (Trident) will be hosting its first in-person Career & Alumni Fair. This event is scheduled to take place at American Legion Post 176 in Springfield, VA from 10am to 2pm. Confirmed employers attending Trident’s Career & Alumni Fair include the National Institutes of […]

August 25, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) recently held its second annual Snowball Community Event at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA. Snowball Community Events are part of non-profit Snowball Express. Since 2006, Snowball Express and its events and programs have provided hope and new happy memories to the children and […]

August 24, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) Outreach & Partnerships department would like to announce the addition of Israel Reyes as Regional Manager of Strategic Military & Community Relations. He assumed this position in June and oversees the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the U.S. In this role, Reyes will work […]

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 16, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) will be hosting an Open House at Fort Irwin National Training Center on August 21st. This event will serve as a community showcase of the University’s presence on post, where Karen Diaz represents Trident as Outreach Education Specialist. The Open House kicks off at […]

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 24, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce its new SAS Joint Certificate in Business Analytics. This certificate will be available to students starting later in 2017 . Housed within the University’s Glenn R. Jones College of Business, the SAS Joint Certificate in Business Analytics is designed for […]

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 30, 2017 – Cypress, CA –As part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with Headquarters, United States Army Garrison, Fort Irwin in September 2016, Trident University International (Trident) would like to announce the addition of Karen Diaz as Outreach Education Specialist. This is the University’s first ever arrangement of this kind. Based at […]

June 22, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce its new Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) program, the University’s eighth program at this level. The BSHA will be offered starting in the July Fastrac session, starting on July 10th. This program was selected due to the job growth opportunity, […]

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, […]

June 7, 2017 – Cypress, CA – In May, Trident University International (Trident) marked its 50th event with Centurion Military Alliance, an organization dedicated to serving military populations through career training and development workshops and resources. CMA’s services are key for Trident’s military-affiliated students and alumni, and are among the resources offered through the Trident […]

June 1, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced details of its second annual Snowball Community Event. The event, co-sponsored by partner Knott’s Berry Farm, will be held on Thursday, August 3rd, at Knott’s in Buena Park, CA. Snowball Community Events are part of non-profit Snowball Express. Since 2006, Snowball Express […]

May 31, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce a major update to their mobile app. First launched in 2014, this free app is available for Apple (both iPhone and iPad) and Android devices. With a focus on enhancing the student experience, Trident wanted an app that would facilitate […]

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 […]

May 5, 2017 – Cypress, CA – On May 26th, Trident University International (Trident) will distribute hygiene care packages at the Austin (TX) VA Outpatient Clinic. The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., is part of the University’s ongoing commitment to be active and involved in the communities where its students and alumni […]

April 27, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Emanuel “Manny” Sepulveda has been named the new Manager of the Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies. Sepulveda assumes this role on May 1st, 2017. He joined Trident in 2013 and previously was the Regional Manager of Strategic […]

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 […]

April 25, 2017 – Cypress, CA – In an effort to best align coursework with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) objectives, Trident University International (Trident) today announced the offering of three new degree concentrations in the University’s College of Health and Human Services. These concentrations include Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security – […]

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 23, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Mark A. Weedon has joined Trident University International’s (Trident) Outreach & Partnerships team as Senior Director of Military and Veteran Affairs. Weedon is a 29-year veteran of the United States Army, serving in many capacities while in the military. In his new role, Weedon will directly oversee and […]

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 […]

March 3, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced the launch of a community outreach portal, including local and national events sponsored by the 100% online university. “For Trident, student success isn’t solely about graduation and career advancement. It’s about leading by example and instilling the importance – and fulfillment – […]

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 […]

February 23, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Traci Marin as its new Doctoral Studies Director in the College of Health and Human Services. She assumed her role on January 30th. Dr. Marin has held a number of roles at Loma Linda University’s School […]

February 17, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) today announced a virtual career fair for students and alumni. The online event is slated for March 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The event will host several employers, featuring such U.S. and international companies as Comcast, Apple One, Federal Bureau […]

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 […]

January 31, 2017 – Cypress, CA – For the fourth year, Trident University International (Trident) will be a sponsor of the Southland Credit Union Los Alamitos Race on the Base, which is scheduled for Saturday, February 25th at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, CA. Trident’s support of Race on the Base goes […]

January 24, 2017 – Cypress, CA – For the second straight year, Trident University International (Trident) supported Snowball Express’ “Walk of Gratitude” by sending a team to Fort Worth, TX. The event took place on Monday, December 12th at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Snowball Express, founded in 2006, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children who […]

January 13, 2017 – Cypress, CA – On December 9th, Trident University International (Trident) hosted an event to support Operation Gratitude, a non-profit, volunteer organization focused on lifting the spirits and meeting the evolving needs of the military and first responder communities. The event, held on Trident’s Cypress campus, kicked off the campaign with a goal of […]

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. […]

December 9, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) has awarded Trident University International (Trident) the designation of a Top School in its 2017 Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The Guide is to be released this December, and will be available online at […]

This is an opportunity for the University, its students and alumni, and the surrounding community to send note of appreciation to active service members this holiday season. December 2, 2016 – Cypress, CA – On December 9th, Trident University International (Trident) will host their second annual event to support Operation Gratitude, a non-profit, volunteer organization […]

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 […]

November 22, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) relaunched its Alumni Association in June of this year under the direction of Kendra Temple, Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach Operations. Since June, a total of 19 meetings and events have occurred. The Killeen, TX chapter has been very involved with their community, […]

November 18, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that it has been selected as part of the “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” rankings by Military Times. The eighth annual rankings factor in the results of Military Times’ comprehensive school-by-school survey of veteran and military student offerings and rates […]

November 9, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s 2017 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 22nd at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. As in years past, this event will feature contributions from notables within the Trident community, helping to make this a noteworthy occasion for graduates […]

October 31, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) alumna, retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Holly Katke (Class of ’16, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences), had a busy summer. In addition to completing her undergraduate degree, she spent time working at the Mote Marine Research Laboratory in the Florida Keys. She attended Trident’s […]

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 22, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) Outreach & Partnerships team is excited to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Headquarters, United States Army Garrison in Fort Irwin, CA. Driven by its desire to enhance the student experience, Trident will offer supplemental instruction on post – the University’s first ever arrangement […]

September 16, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce Dr. Mihaela Tanasescu as its new Provost, Chief Academic Officer, and Accreditation Liaison Officer for WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). She will begin in her new role on September 26th. Previously, Dr. Tanasescu served as the Executive Dean […]

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 […]

August 22, 2016 – Cypress, CA – On Wednesday, August 24th from 11am to 2pm (Pacific), for the first time ever, Trident University International’s (Trident) Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies will be holding the TUI Partner Career Fair. Being that Trident is 100% online with students and alumni across the world, this career […]

July 22, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) will again be supporting Snowball Express with “Snowflake Family Adventure” at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, CA on August 10th, starting at 7 am. Since 2006 Snowball Express has lent a helping hand to children who have lost parents in the service. Their […]

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 […]

June 15, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Forbes has chosen Trident University International (Trident) as one of their “10 Great Colleges for Adults Returning to School.” The list, which went live on May 23rd, also includes the likes of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Data for this list was pulled from College […]

May 13, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) would like to announce an expansion to its Strategic Alliances and Outreach Services department, adding Alumni Relations and Career & Workforce Strategies, under the leadership of Esmeralda Silva, who will serve as Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach Services. Alumni Relations and Career […]

April 29, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has recently been recognized by two publications for the affordability of its master’s programs. College Values Online placed Trident at #1 on their “Online Graduate Programs: 10 Best Values 2016” list, noting that all of the schools on the list are, “a combination of […]

April 28, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) will hold their 2016 Graduation Ceremony on July 30th at the Terrace Theatre in Long Beach, CA. The keynote speaker at this year’s ceremony will be Jonathan Ord, the CEO of DealerSocket, Inc. Ord has steered the growth of DealerSocket since its infancy, implementing […]

April 13, 2016 – Cypress, CA – In February, key members of Trident University International’s (Trident) executive and management team participated in the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in San Antonio, TX, also known as the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. (SALE). The University served as a platinum sponsor of the calf scramble and […]

April 6, 2016 – Cypress, CA – In March 2016, Trident University International’s (Trident) Vice President of Marketing, Deborah Letourneau facilitated a discussion on personal branding for the National Association of Women MBAs, Los Angeles chapter (NAWMBA). As part of their Connect Breakfast series in Los Angeles, Letourneau called on her 35 years of experience […]

March 30, 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, was recently nominated to serve on the 2016 Governing Council of the Southern California Public Health Association (SCPHA). The SCPHA, an affiliate of the American Public […]

March 29, 2016 – 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. Following in his father’s footsteps, Julius C. Wiseman (Master of Business […]

March 4, 2016 – Cypress, CA – On February 15-18, key members of Trident University International’s (Trident) executive and management team attended the annual Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) conference in San Antonio, TX. In attendance were Travis Allen, President & CEO, Eric Rajasalu, Sr. Vice President of Admissions, Marketing, and Outreach, Esmeralda […]

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 25, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) Outreach & Partnerships team is excited to announce an Education Services Agreement (ESA) with Benesyst, a TASC Company. This ESA helps to ease the process of returning to school for TASC’s employees, their families, as well as TASC’s extensive network of client organizations, employees, […]

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 […]

February 5, 2016 – Cypress, CA – This year Trident University International (Trident) will be a sponsor of the Southland Credit Union 35th Annual Los Alamitos Race on the Base, which is scheduled for Saturday, February 27th at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, CA. Registration opens at 5:30 am. The Race […]

February 4, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that CSM (R) Philip F. Johndrow has been promoted to Senior Director of Military and Veteran Alliances. Johndrow, who has worked for Trident since February 2012, previously served as National Director of Strategic Military and Veteran Alliances. In his new role, […]

January 22, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that James Shiver has been promoted to Director of Strategic University Alliances, effective January 4th, 2016. Shiver, who has worked for Trident since 2014, previously served as Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for the southeastern region of the […]

January 14, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that they have raised more than $7,000 dollars for Snowball Express, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children of men and women who have died while on active since 09/11. The donations came from Trident staff, faculty, Board members, […]

January 8, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) has awarded Trident University International (Trident) the designation of a Top School in its 2016 MAE&T Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The Guide was released late this December, and is available online at www.mae-kmi.com. The […]

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. […]

December 3, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce a new academic scholarship. The Glenn R. Jones Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 in honor of Jones International University (JIU) founder Glenn R. Jones to support exceptional student scholarship with a preference for students with a military affiliation. JIU was […]

November 19, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that it has been selected as part of the “Best for Vets: Colleges 2016” rankings by Military Times. In its sixth year, the rankings factor in the results of the publication’s annual survey, the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and […]

November 11, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) will be acknowledging Veterans Day on several fronts this year. The University has strong ties to the United States Armed Forces, as 79% of current students are active duty military, veterans, National Guard, or military dependents. Additionally, veterans comprise 29% of the faculty, management, and […]

November 6, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to present a significant enhancement to the experience of its student community. Effective immediately, the Student Services and Academic Success Departments have merged to form the new Center for Student Success. This reorganization was spearheaded by President & CEO Travis Allen and Dr. […]

October 30, 2015 – Cypress, CA – As part of Trident University International’s (Trident) continuous improvement to the academic experience for students, starting in Fall 2015 students working towards a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) will be able to earn a concentration in Entrepreneurship or International Business. Extensive research and a rigorous assessment of […]

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 16, 2015 – Cypress, CA – As part of Trident University International’s (Trident) continuous improvement to the academic experience for students, starting in Fall 2015 students working towards a bachelors degree in the College of Information Systems can expect modern, revamped curricula. Updated programs include the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management (BSITM) and […]

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 […]

September 24, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is set to introduce the William “Joe” Gainey Scholarship. Named in honor of retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) and Trident Board of Trustees member William “Joe” Gainey, this scholarship is open to all E-9 active duty, […]

September 18, 2015 – Cypress, CA – James Shiver, who currently serves as Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for Trident University International (Trident), has been named to the Board of Directors for Special Operations Bionic Warriors (SOBW), an organization that assists significantly injured veterans and current members of the military. Shiver has over […]

September 3, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to support Operation Gratitude, a non-profit, volunteer organization focused on lifting the spirits and meeting the evolving needs of the military and first responder communities. This is a cause close to the hearts of the entire Trident community, as students who are active […]

August 27, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce the new Trident Military Assistance Center (TMAC), which launched in June 2015. This center is designed to improve the student experience of Trident’s active duty, veteran, dependents and National Guard communities, which currently make up 79% of the University’s currently enrolled […]

August 25, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that National Director of Strategic Military and Veteran Alliances, CSM (R) Philip F. Johndrow, has been named to The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy’s (USASMA) Hall of Honor. His induction ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 28th […]

August 20, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Esmeralda Silva, Trident University International’s (Trident) Vice President of Outreach and Strategic Alliances, was recently named President of California’s Advisory Council on Military Education (CA-ACME), an organization dedicated to increasing the access to support services, benefits, and support services in the military community. Silva, a proponent of education for […]

August 19, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is happy to announce a reorganization of its Outreach & Partnerships department, which includes shifting roles and responsibilities for four key staff members who work closely with the University’s active duty military, veteran, and corporate populations. The University has an unwavering commitment to the United […]

July 24, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) has announced that it will be renaming its College of Business Administration “The Glenn R. Jones College of Business Administration” in recognition of Jones International University’s (JIU) founder, Glenn R. Jones, and his military service, entrepreneurial spirit, and extensive contributions to the fields of […]

July 17, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is excited to introduce new President & CEO Travis Allen, who stepped into the role in June. Allen has 18 years of experience in the education industry, most recently serving as the Interim Chancellor at Argosy University in Orange, CA. Prior to that, Allen […]

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 […]

June 5, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Throughout the spring, several Trident University International (Trident) graduates will be acknowledged at individual ceremonies held at military bases both in United States and internationally. Held on an annual basis, these events are organized for active duty servicemembers who are graduating from a broad spectrum of colleges and […]

June 3, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Steven Hall has been appointed President of Centurion Military Alliance (CMA), effective immediately. Hall, a 25-year veteran of the United States Air Force, previously held this role in 2013, and continues to serve as Senior Director of Military and […]

May 22, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is set to introduce degree programs in Homeland Security starting in the June 2015 Fastrac 8-week session. Housed within the College of Health Sciences and available at both the Bachelors and Masters levels, these programs are designed for both military and civilian students seeking […]

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 23, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) will introduce the new Trident Fastrac session structure in May 2015. This shortened, 8-week academic session will offer increased flexibility to students enrolled in bachelors and masters degree programs. Students who choose this new structure will have the ability to complete more sessions per […]

April 22, 2015 – Cypress, CA – On Monday, March 23rd, Army General Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, led an event at the University of Southern California (USC), focusing on veterans’ issues as they transition into civilian life. As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dempsey is […]

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 […]

April 8, 2015 – Cypress, CA – After more than a year devoted to research, design, and testing, Trident University International (Trident) recently launched an all-new, fully-redesigned, mobile optimized website. This project was a complex cross-functional effort that involved support from the entire university community, including over twenty committees made up of key staff members, faculty, […]

March 31, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce a Memorandum of Agreement securing an educational partnership with The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) located in Fort Bliss, TX. This agreement applies to students of the USASMA, facilitating their path to the completion of their bachelor’s degree. […]

March 26, 2015 – Cypress, CA – The active duty military and veteran members of Trident University’s student community are very important to us, so we want to make sure you are aware of the opportunities that may be available to you. We are pleased to share with you that the IRS has introduced the […]

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 […]

February 18, 2015 – Cypress, CA – In May 2015, Trident University International (Trident) will introduce the new Trident Fastrac session structure. Trident determined that shortening the academic sessions from 12 weeks to 8 weeks will meet the needs of its students, improve the student experience, and could result in improved completion rates. Trident has […]

// // // // // // // February 5, 2015 – Cypress, CA – The Los Altos Town Crier has named Trident University International’s (Trident) Board of Trustees member Dr. Kathryn S. Hanson its 2014 “Los Altan of the Year.” The Los Altos Town Crier has been published since 1947 and serves Los Altos, CA […]

February 3, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is happy to announce two new interim appointments in Academic Affairs, effective January 2015: Dr. Heidi Fernandez will be the Interim Masters of Arts in Education (MAED) Program Director, replacing Dr. Deborah Schreiber. Dr. Fernandez earned her Ed.D. at the University of Florida in […]

January 30, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) employee and community outreach group -Impact – had a busy 2014, helping the University to participate in numerous charitable events and other opportunities to give back to the community. Capping off the year was their Holiday Toy Drive, which collected $1500 worth of toys […]

December 31, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Dr. Bernice B. Rumala has been appointed as the Program Director of the Ph.D. in Health Sciences program. Dr. Rumala comes to Trident from Mentoring in Medicine in New York, NY, where she served as the Interim Research Director. […]

December 22, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Trident University International (Trident) the designation of a Top School in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The Guide may be found in the December issue of MAE, and is available online […]

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, […]

December 15, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s 2015 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 25th at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach, CA. As in years past, this event will feature contributions from notables within the Trident community, helping to make this a noteworthy occasion for graduates and their families. […]

December 12, 2014 – Cypress, CA – In response to the growing demand for expertly trained information technology and security professionals, Trident University International (Trident) began offering a Cyber Security concentration in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program effective Fall 2014 session. The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 sixth annual Global […]

November 12, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that effective Monday, November 3, 2014, Dr. Heidi Gilligan has been appointed as the Program Director of their new Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D. EL) program. Dr. Gilligan has previous experience building an Ed.D. program from the ground […]

November 7, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Veterans Day falls on Tuesday, November 11th, and Trident University International (Trident) will be acknowledging the holiday on several fronts this year. The University, which counts two-thirds of its current student population as active duty members of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard, also has veterans […]

October 27, 2014 – Cypress, CA – As of October 7th, 2014, Trident University International has been approved for the California Association of Accredited Small Business (CAASB), which is an invitation only association. This organization is a non-partisan, member-driven organization working to ensure consumers are connected with only carefully vetted businesses. This serves as a […]

October 24, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Announced last week via media release, Monroe Capital LLC has acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a $35 million senior credit facility, supporting the recapitalization of Trident University International (Trident) by a Northeast-based private equity sponsor. Trident currently serves over 12,000 […]

October 17, 2014 – Cypress, CA – On Saturday, October 25th, Trident University International (Trident) will serve as one of the sponsors for the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association’s (OCPFA) First Responders Cup Benefit Softball Game. Supporting the OCPFA Fallen Firefighter Relief Fund, this event features the Orange County Fire Team squaring off against the […]

October 14, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Command Sgt. Maj. Donna A. Brock is a current Trident student, working on her Masters of Science in Health Administration, but she also has the distinction of being the longest serving enlisted female solider on active duty. She joined the United States Army in 1979 and is set […]

October 8, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Starting in the Winter 2015 session, Trident University International (Trident) will introduce the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D. EL) to its program offerings. Acknowledging both the industry need for well-trained administrators and professionals as well the needs of its growing student population, Trident has designed a […]

October 1, 2014 – 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. PH.D. GRAD APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR OF NEW MASTER’S PROGRAM Clarkson University […]

September 30, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Global Health Security (GHS), a concentration in Trident University International’s (Trident) Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) program, gives students an up-to-date perspective on the frequently changing global and public health landscape. Utilizing modern techniques and perspectives that touch on education, disease prevention, economic effects, and bioterrorism, […]

September 29, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Indira Guzman, a faculty member at Trident University International (Trident) since 2006, has just accepted the position of Program Director of the Ph.D. program in the College of Business Administration. This role had been vacant due to the departure of Dr. Sigalit Ronen for a position at […]

August 30, 2014 – Cypress, CA – The Anthem Education family of schools, which includes Anthem Online, filed for bankruptcy and will cease online operations this week. The nationally accredited university is based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and served students both online and through physical campuses. This situation will affect a significant number of online […]

August 28, 2014 – Cypress, CA – On Thursday, August 14th, Trident University International (Trident) was pleased to host a visit from Mario A. Guerra, California State Senate candidate. Guerra, President of Independent Cities Association representing 53 cities and seven million people, former mayor, and current councilmember in Downey, California, recently won the Republican nomination […]

August 20, 2014 – Cypress, CA – This is a quarterly look at news, events, and highlights at Trident’s academic colleges. Read more about a Dean’s appointment to the National APHA Board, a professor selection by the Fulbright Program, key presentations across the global, and the latest published research. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Marketing & […]

August 11, 2014 – Cypress, CA – This news release is a roundup of the recent significant events, awards, and acknowledgements in the greater Trident University International community. TRIDENT RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AFFORDABILITY Trident has been a leader in academic excellence since 1998 and once again in 2014, the online university has been recognized […]

July 21, 2014 – Cypress, CA – In a continued effort to accommodate the needs of a busy student population, Trident University International (Trident) has recently released its first mobile application. A natural fit for the 100% online university, this free app is available for Apple (both iPhone and iPad) and Android devices. This new […]

July 10, 2014 – Cypress, CA – D. Wayne Robinson will be the Keynote Speaker at Trident University International’s (Trident) Graduation Ceremony on July 26th, 2014. Robinson is a Trident alumnus, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2010, and has enjoyed a varied and remarkable career. He climbed to the rank […]

June 30, 2014 – Cypress, CA – As a 100% online school Trident University International (Trident) faces certain challenges when it comes to making face-to-face connections. Trident reaches their students and the greater community in numerous ways. Through its Outreach & Partnerships team Trident puts some of its best and brightest on the ground to […]

May 30, 2014 – Cypress, CA – The President & CEO of Trident University, Andy Vaughn, recently had the opportunity to talk with “College Smart Radio,” a program broadcast weekly on 1220-AM KDOW out of the San Francisco Bay Area. The issues discussed on this show – such as the rising costs of college and […]

May 21, 2014 – Cypress, CA – This is a quarterly look at news, highlights, and accomplishments from across Trident University International’s (Trident) academic colleges. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Program Director Invited to Germany’s Clute Institute in June In June, Dr. Deborah Schreiber will be traveling to Munich, Germany to present her published work “Building Community […]

May 13, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident), recognizing both the changing needs of its students and the employers that hire its graduates, is introducing its first new programs since 2011. Students can choose a path of either Bachelors or Masters of Science in Leadership degree starting in this year’s summer session […]

March 31, 2014 – Cypress, CA – The student and alumni community of Trident University International (Trident) is made up of an active and diverse group of men and women who strive to make positive contributions to their communities on a daily basis. On a periodic basis we will highlight Trident students and alumni who […]

March 4, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident), a leader in online education offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees, is once again setting a high standard in academic excellence with the addition of Dr. Thomas A. Bloom to its Board of Trustees. He becomes the 13th member of a Board that recently […]

February 21, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is happy to announce its participation in the 33rd Annual Southland Credit Union Los Alamitos Race on the Base, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Feb. 22nd at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, CA. Trident has been […]

February 13, 2014 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident), a leader in online education offering Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees, has announced the addition of Dr. Linda M. Thor to its Board of Trustees. She becomes the 12th member of Trident’s Board, which governs the University and helps to define its overall direction […]

January 29, 2014 – Cypress, CA, – On November 7, 2013 Trident University International (Trident) launched the Career Advising and Development Center. The Center will help civilian and military/veteran students and alumni during any stage of their career development. Already over twenty employers have agreed to hire Trident graduates as new employees using the Center. […]

Cypress, CA, January 10, 2014 – Trident University (Trident) spent 2013 significantly enhancing its infrastructure and online platforms to exceed the needs and expectations of its diverse, mostly military, student population in 2014 and beyond. In 2013, Trident appointed a new President, hired a new Chief Financial Officer, saw its accreditation reaffirmed by the Western […]

Cypress, CA December 31, 2013 – Trident University International (TUI) announces the launch of their all-new website focused solely on Ph.D. programs. The new site, located at www.TridentPHD.com, is unique in that it completely focuses on TUI’s three Ph.D. programs and eleven concentrations. Trident is one of the oldest online universities and the only higher […]

Cypress, CA December 04, 2013 – Trident University International (TUI), a leader in online education offering Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees, has announced that Mr. George Harbison has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Harbison has an extensive finance background, including many years of CFO-level experience in the education services sector. […]

Cypress, CA, July 5, 2013 – Trident University International (TUI), a leader in online education offering Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees, has announced that Mr. Andy Vaughn, Chief Operating Officer, has assumed the position of President in addition to his role as the COO. Mr. Vaughn will also serve as interim Chief Executive Officer as […]

Cypress, CA April 24, 2013 – Military Times reporter George Altman interviewed Dr. Lucille Sansing, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trident University International, for an article that was published on Monday, April 23, 2013. “We are enormously appreciative of the support that active military have given us,” Sansing said. “We are a better university […]

Cypress, CA April 16, 2013 – Today, Trident University posted an emotional new video called “The Iraqi Interpreters Story” told by Trident’s Director of Military Relations CSM Phil Johndrow (Retired). This story is about two brave women, Afrah and Lina Al Asadi, who supported our troops in Iraq as translators. Phil Johndrow stated, “For years […]

Cypress, CA April 11, 2013 – Yesterday both Air Force and Army have officially reinstated Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA) for upcoming sessions. Navy was never suspended and there are hopes the Marines and Coast Guard be reinstated soon. Many of Trident University’s (TUI) students have taken a break from their studies awaiting the restoration of […]

Cypress, CA April 4, 2013 – Trident University is extending its Spring drop date one week to April 26th in an effort to provide its students more time to secure tuition funding. Trident University’s Spring 2013 Session’s published date to course drop, tuition settlement and course access was April 21st. This date extension is in […]

Cypress, CA March 27, 2013 – Yesterday, President Obama signed a funding bill that includes a provision to restore military tuition assistance for the remainder of the government fiscal year (ending September 30, 2013). It is expected that all branches of service will reinstate their tuition assistance programs in the coming days – a great […]

Cypress, CA March 11, 2013 – Dr. Lucille Sansing, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trident University International, reports that notification was received today from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) that the University’s accreditation has been reaffirmed. Click here to read letters from the University President and Chief Executive Officer and WASC […]

BALTIMORE, MD, March 5, 2013 – StraighterLine announced today that Trident University International has joined their rapidly expanding network of partner colleges. Trident’s commitment to serving the needs of all highly motivated adult learners, especially those in the military, as well as government and corporate sectors, fits perfectly into StraighterLine’s partner school network, which now […]

Cypress, CA, October 29, 2012 – Due to Hurricane Sandy which is battering the Northeast United States, course module and other due dates associated with the August 2012 session will be postponed for 4 days. Thus the Module 6 due date has moved from October 29 to November 2 (at 11:59pm). Grade deadlines will also […]

Cypress, CA, March 1, 2012 – Trident University International (TUI), a leader in online education, completed 2011 with record attendance at military events and expos by the Trident Military and Veteran Outreach team. “Throughout the year, TUI has been represented by members of our team at military events and expos across the country. TUI was […]

Cypress, CA, December 21, 2011 – Trident University International (TUI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lucille Sansing to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Sansing previously held the role of interim Chief Academic Officer and Provost at TUI. Dr. Sansing replaces Nolan A. Miura who served as the Interim […]

Cypress, CA, December 12, 2011 –Trident University International (TUI), a leader in online education, is pleased to announce recent graduate Command Sergeant Major Tedd Pritchard is the recipient of the Larry H. Strickland Memorial Educational Leadership Award for U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM). The award was presented during the Association of the United States Army […]

Cypress, CA, November 3, 2011 – Trident University International, a leader in online education, announced today that Gary Woods, former Director of the Department of Defense’s Educational Opportunities, has joined the University’s Board of Managers. Woods brings 40 years of experience to the Board, serving in leadership positions for military voluntary education and transition programs. […]

Cypress, CA, November 3, 2011 – Trident University International (TUI), a leader in online education, is pleased to announce the formation of the TUI Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter. Student Veterans of America is a national organization that aims to provide military veterans with resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education […]

Cypress, CA, October 17, 2011 – Trident University International (TUI) is pleased to announce the opening of a new and expanded university headquarters. This facility is located adjacent to the former headquarters and was designed to improve the educational experience for TUI students and professors. The upgraded TUI facilities feature new and exciting amenities including […]

Cypress, CA, September 26, 2011 – Trident University International is pleased to announce that Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Joe Gainey, a member of the University’s Board of Managers, is a recipient of the 2011 Order of Saint George Gold Medallion. CSM Gainey was knighted along with Colonel (Ret) William Hanson during the 2011 Maneuver Conference […]

Cypress, CA – September 16, 2011 – Trident University International (TUI) is pleased to announce its participation in the 2011 Air Force Marathon. TUI is a Gold sponsor for the races that will take place this Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Runners will compete […]

Cypress, CA, April 21, 2011 — Trident University International (TUI), a leader in online education, today introduced new bachelor’s and master’s programs to their expanding curriculum. The new programs, a component of Trident’s Degrees that Make a Difference campaign, encompass a year of academic and programmatic expansion, and were created as part of Trident’s ongoing […]

Cypress, CA, March 7, 2011 – Trident University International (TUI), a leader in online education, today announced its campaign to build a stronger and more expansive Alumni Association. Starting last month, the University kicked off an extensive membership drive for the Alumni Association, extended to all graduates of TUI. Commensurate with this kick-off, TUI has […]

Cypress, CA, February 25, 2011 — Trident University International (TUI), a leader in online education, recently attended the 2011 Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Annual Symposium in January as part of their outreach program to support every branch of our nation’s military. The newly formed Military and Veteran Outreach Team joined over 3,500 attendees […]

Cypress, CA, January 25, 2011 — TUI University, a leader in online education, today announced an official name change to Trident University International (TUI). The name pays homage to TUI’s unique history as a pioneering force in online education and reaffirms the institution’s pledge to academic excellence, compassionate student support and unparalleled access for current […]

TUI University to attend graduations and education fairs at military bases across the country to support military members and their families as they achieve their higher education goals. Cypress, CA, November 11, 2010 — TUI University, a leader in online education, will embark on a Military Education Tour visiting U.S. military bases across the country […]

TUI University Establishes Military Advisory Committee of the Board to Help TUI Assist Active and Reserve Military Personnel Achieve Their Education Goals Cypress, CA, September 29, 2010 — TUI University, a leader in online education, today announced that General (Ret.) William R. Looney III and Lieutenant General (Ret.) Thomas F. Metz have been appointed to […]

Cypress, CA — July 8, 2010 – John Crowley, biotechnology executive, entrepreneur, and current Chairman and CEO of Amicus Therapeutics, will deliver the keynote address at TUI University’s 2010 Commencement on July 31 at the Terrace Theater/Long Beach Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, California. Over 10 years ago, John Crowley started a challenging journey […]