Choosing among today’s online colleges can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of schools advertising flexible schedules, affordable tuition, and accelerated programs, how do you know which one is right for you? The answer starts with looking beyond marketing claims and focusing on what truly matters for your education and career. StartRead More

Choosing a college is a big decision, and it’s important to have clear expectations before you begin. At American National University, we believe one of the best ways to support student success is by being honest about what it takes to earn a degree. College is rewarding—but it also requiresRead More

Choosing an online university is about more than earning a degree—it’s about preparing for a successful career. For many professions, one of the strongest indicators of program quality is recognition by respected professional organizations. At American National University, several programs have earned specialized programmatic accreditation or approval from organizations thatRead More

Going back to school shouldn’t mean putting the rest of your life on hold. At American National University, we know our students aren’t typical 18-year-olds living on campus. They’re parents. Military service members. Healthcare professionals. Office workers. Retail associates. First responders. Caregivers. Career changers. Many are balancing full-time jobs, familyRead More

Choosing a college is one of the most important educational and financial decisions a student can make. As part of that process, prospective students often ask whether American National University is accredited, whether employers recognize nationally accredited degrees, and whether graduates can continue to graduate school. This guide answers someRead More

When researching colleges online, it’s common to come across questions such as, “Is this university legitimate?” or “Can I trust this school?” Prospective students are making an important investment of their time, effort, and money, so asking these questions is both reasonable and responsible. If you’re wondering whether American NationalRead More

For many adults, returning to school isn’t just about choosing a degree program, it’s about finding a university that fits into an already busy life. Between work schedules, family responsibilities, military commitments, and everyday obligations, pursuing higher education can feel overwhelming. That’s why many prospective students ask an important question:Read More

ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF EDUCATING BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS When Mary, an 1886 National Business College graduate, walked down the marble school steps and entered “the real world”, she found no televisions, telephones, word processors, nor computers. In fact, she discovered that few women, educated or not, actually worked outside of theRead More

Originally written in June 1976 Find the Hidden Job Market. Classified ads and agency listings reveal only a small percentage of available jobs. Some of the openings that occur through promotions, retirements and reorganization never reach the personnel department. There are three ways to get in touch with this hiddenRead More

Originally written by Chuck Steenburgh in 2013. Regular readers of the National News know that our students and graduates provide daily examples of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things. It’s an important part of National College and American National University’s missions to prepare students for a full life, inRead More