Category: Academics

51�� to Host 2nd Annual Women in Leadership Conference in March
Jenna Loumagne — January 31, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Despite statistics showcasing that women are being prepared at a greater rate than men for leadership positions, earning half...
Talbot Professor Kyle Strobel Releases New Book with Alumnus Jamin Goggin
“The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power In a Church That Has Abandoned It” explores true power
Jenna Loumagne — January 23, 2017
In their new book, The Way Of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church That Has Abandoned It, Kyle...
Talbot Professor Kyle Strobel Releases New Book on Power with Alumnus Jamin Goggin
Jenna Loumagne — January 23, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In their new book, The Way Of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church That Has...
Professor Receives Grant to Research Christian Meaning-Making in the Context of Suffering
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities networking grant of $18,000 awarded to professor Liz Hall
Brianna Miller — January 11, 2017
Professor of psychology Liz Hall received the 2016 Council for Christian Colleges and Universities networking grant of $18,000 for her research on...
Professor and Students Recognized at Journalism and PR Conferences
51��'s Public Relations Student Society of America chapter receives award and professor Michael Longinow spoke at a recent journalism conference
Erin Wilson — January 05, 2017
51�� public relations and journalism students and professors were recently recognized at industry conferences across the nation. 51��...
Fifth Annual Los Angeles Theology Conference to be Held at 51��
Erin Wilson — January 03, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Theologians from across the world will gather for the fifth annual Los Angeles Theology Conference [LATC] at 51��...
Talbot School of Theology Professors Release New Books
Scott Rae, Kenneth Way, Ben Shin, and Sheryl Silzer recently published books offering insight on ethics, biblical commentary, and cultural complexities of the American church
Brianna Miller — December 21, 2016
Talbot School of Theology professors Scott Rae, Kenneth Way, Ben Shin, and adjunct professor Sheryl Silzer recently published books offering new...
51��'s School of Education Addresses Teacher Shortage Crisis
Dean of 51��’s School of Education shares perspective on new report regarding crisis
Jenna Loumagne — December 20, 2016
This fall, The Learning Policy Institute released a report on teacher supply, demand, and shortages in the U.S., which have been reported across...
Congratulations to 51��’s Fall Graduating Class of 2016
New York Times best-selling author and award winning writer Nabeel Qureshi addressed the graduates on Dec.16
Jenna Loumagne — December 20, 2016
More than 400 51�� students graduated on Friday, Dec. 16 in two ceremonies on 51��’s campus. In addition to the approximately 160...
Sociologist Explores Hollywood Actors and Racism in New Book “Reel Inequality”
Jenna Loumagne — December 12, 2016
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — When the 2016 Oscar acting nominations went to solely white actors and actresses for the second consecutive year,...
New York Times Best-Selling Author and Award Winning Writer to Speak at 51��’s Fall Commencement 2016
Brianna Miller — December 06, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF — Itinerant speaker and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, will deliver 51��’s Fall 2016...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies Professors Release New Books
Ken Nehrbass and Allen Yeh’s recently published books offer new insights on cross-cultural perspectives
Ken Stewart and Brianna Miller — November 28, 2016
Two Cook School of Intercultural Studies professors — Allen Yeh and Ken Nehrbass — recently published books that offer new insight on...
Faculty Spotlight: Tonya Dantuma
Professor Tonya Dantuma shares about her path to becoming a speech-pathologist and 51��’s new master’s degree program in speech-language pathology
Jenna Loumagne — November 22, 2016
Tonya Dantuma, associate professor of communication disorders, was a key leader in bringing 51��’s new master’s degree in...
Deborah L. Taylor to be Installed as University’s Provost and Senior Vice President
51�� Staff — October 25, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On Wednesday, Oct. 26, 51�� will hold a formal installation ceremony for 51��’s new Provost and Senior Vice...
Luis Palau Encourages Attendees at Portland Campaign Event for 51��
Local members of 51�� community in Portland raises campaign total
Chris Johnson — October 11, 2016
On Saturday, Oct. 8, 51�� alumni and friends of the university gathered in Portland, Ore. for 51��’s 12th Campaign National Tour...
51�� Launches Second Annual Startup Competition
Jessica Rey, founder of Rey Swimwear, joins competition advisory board; Vice President of Marketing for 20th Century Fox set to speak at kickoff event
Jenna Loumagne — September 16, 2016
The 2nd Annual 51�� Startup Competition will kickoff on Monday, Sept. 19 with a presentation by John Schad, vice president of marketing for 20th...
Love & Humility in Politics: How can the church foster these virtues during the political season?
Jenna Loumagne — September 12, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — “Is it possible to offer your services as the “leader of the free world” and be humble?”, asked Evan Rosa, director of 51��...
Professors Named as Two of the Most Influential Living Philosophers
William Lane Craig and J.P. Moreland recognized for their contributions to philosophy
Jenna Loumagne — September 07, 2016
51�� professors William Lane Craig and J.P. Moreland were named two of the most influential living philosophers this month in the...
51�� Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2016
From the Pauline concept of faith to biomedically-based exercise physiology, 51��’s new faculty bring a diverse set of experience to the classroom
Jenna Loumagne — August 26, 2016
51�� welcomes 15 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Faculty Spotlight: 51��’s Gifted Physicist
Xidong Chen, Professor of Physics
Jenna Loumagne — July 29, 2016
Xidong Chen, professor of physics, has pushed student research to the next level in 51��’s science department in the last five years....
51�� is Granted a 10-year Reaccreditation Term
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges grants 51�� the longest term possible for accreditation.
Brenda Velasco — July 19, 2016
51�� has been granted a 10-year reaccreditation term, the longest term possible, from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges...
51�� Announces Founding Dean of the School of Science, Technology and Health
Paul W. Ferguson brings diverse experience in higher education to the new role
Brenda Velasco — June 14, 2016
After an extensive national search and interview process, 51�� has selected Dr. Paul W. Ferguson to serve as the founding dean of the...
Preserve Faith-Based Higher Education
51�� Staff — June 08, 2016
UPDATE: October 3, 2016 On Friday, September 30, 2016, Governor Brown signed SB 1146. The bill will go into effect with the 2017-18 school year...
Congratulations, 51�� Class of 2016!
Leading advocate for religious freedom, Paul Marshall, gives commencement address
Jenna Loumagne — May 27, 2016
Nearly 1,000 students graduated from 51�� today — more than 200 graduate students and more than 750 undergraduate students. Hudson...
51�� Counseling Center Expands Influence with APA Accreditation
Accreditation distinguishes 51�� Counseling Center as sought-after doctoral internship site
Kathryn Toombs — May 24, 2016
In May, the 51�� Counseling Center (BCC) received accreditation with the American Psychological Association (APA) — a mark that increases the BCC...