As part of the transition, Northbridge University announced plans to launch more than 30 new academic programs, including bachelor’s and doctoral degrees, with 10 of those programs scheduled to begin in 2026. University officials said the new offerings are designed to meet labor-market demand across technology, health care, business, construction trades and other high-growth sectors, including artificial intelligence.

“Today, we offer academic pathways from certificates to doctoral degrees,” Bannett added. “Our graduate portfolio continues to grow, while technical and career-focused education remains a core pillar of our academic model, aligned with workforce needs and employer demand.”

The university is also developing 20 short-term credential programs to address workforce shortages and support rapid entry into high-demand industries such as construction and health care. As part of its long-term growth strategy, Northbridge University is evaluating opportunities for additional campus expansion in Florida and select markets nationwide.

“Northbridge University is not a departure from who we have been; it is a clear articulation of who we have become,” said Dr. James Michael Burkett, president of Northbridge University. “This unified identity more accurately reflects the scope of our academic offerings and reinforces the university’s long-term strategic direction.”

Under the Northbridge University name, all existing academic programs, accreditations, campuses and authorizations previously offered under NUC University – Florida Technical College will remain fully in effect. The institution continues to be accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

According to Gonçal Bonmatí, chief strategy officer of Northbridge University, the transition was the result of a deliberate and strategic institutional process.

“This moment and this new identity are the result of a clear, intentional vision,” Bonmatí said. “They reflect a rigorous strategic process designed to support long-term growth, align the institution for the future and build on its history as it advances as a unified university with an expanding national footprint.”

The Northbridge University name and visual identity were formally introduced earlier this month during a launch event at the Orlando Science Center, where chamber of commerce executives, business leaders and community stakeholders from across Central Florida gathered to mark the milestone. U.S. Senator Rick Scott delivered a video message congratulating the university on its continued growth and commitment to workforce readiness and education.

The transition to the Northbridge University identity will roll out in phases nationwide, aligned with academic, operational and institutional priorities.

For more information, visit Northbridge.edu.