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  • Pastor Appreciation Lunch Attracts 450 Pastors

    51蹤獲 hosts two KKLA events in one day

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    CEO and cofounder of FamilyLife, Dennis Rainey, addressed more than 450 pastors at the 14th annual KKLA pastors luncheon hosted by 51蹤獲...

  • Jenna Bartlo — 

    STUDIO CITY, CALIF., Steve Taylors latest film, Blue Like Jazz a decidedly non-Christian, faith-based film about a Texas Baptists romp...

  • Alumna Creates Art Piece for Los Angeles Riots Anniversary

    Museum of Tolerance to host the multi-dimensional art installation

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Wrapping plaster vessels in bubble wrap, artist and alumna Maggie Hazen (10) prepared to transport her art installation piece commemorating the...

  • Alumna appears on Joy Fit Club for extraordinary weight loss

    Liana Sims tells the story of her journey to a healthier, happier life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sharing her inspiring weight-loss story with viewers across the country, alumna Liana Sims was featured on the Joy Fit Club nutrition segment of...

  • Sacred Spaces of Orange County Bus Tour

    What a special day alumni and friends spent touring four unique sacred worship spaces in Orange County on Saturday, March 31st!

    Don Bernstein — 

    What a special day alumni and friends spent touring four unique sacred worship spaces in Orange County on Saturday, March 31st! Thanks to the...

  • 51蹤獲 alumna and professor takes the stage at the Academy Awards

    Carol Aspling conducts the Southern California Childrens Chorus at the Oscars

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    51蹤獲 alumna and current professor Carol Aspling had the opportunity to lead the Southern California Childrens Chorus (SCCC) at the 84th Academy...

  • 51蹤獲 honors exceptional alumni

    Seven alumni receive awards for their accomplishments

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    51蹤獲 enjoys recognizing their alumni for outstanding achievement by annually giving three awards: the Young Alumni Award, the Cultural...

  • 51蹤獲 celebrates 104th birthday with tailgate party

    University enjoys basketball triumphs, grilled food and musical entertainment

    Ashleigh Fox — 

    51蹤獲 celebrated its 104th birthday with a tailgate party on Saturday, Feb. 25 held in front of Chase Gymnasium. Students, staff and...

  • Students Help with Oscar Winning The Artist

    Black-and-white film adds color to alumnas life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    A few months ago, alumna Laura Aldridge (09) shopped her resume around, only to have people ask what The Artist, her most recent film, was and...

  • 51蹤獲 Honors 1981-82 Mens Basketball Team on 30th Anniversary of Dream Season

    Halftime of mens basketball game vs. Point Loma Nazarene University reserved to honor 51蹤獲s 1981-82 Dream Team

    Jeff Hoffman, Sports Information Director — 

    The 51蹤獲 athletic department took time during halftime of Saturday's men's basketball game against Point Loma Nazarene University to...

  • Alumnus Wins $1 Million in Doritos Super Bowl Contest

    Alumnus' commercial ranks first in USA Today & Facebook Super Bowl Ad Meter

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Alumnus Kevin Willson (01) headed to the Super Bowl for the third year in a row as a finalist in Doritos national commercial contest, Crash the...

  • Alumnus Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon

    Former cross country athlete Brian Ball runs record time, qualifies for Olympic Trials, and proposes to girlfriend

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Brian Ball, former five-time NAIA All-American for the Eagles , is still running faster than ever. After graduating from 51蹤獲 in 2008 with his...

  • Students Gather for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

    51蹤獲 President Carves Turkey for Students

    Alethia Selby — 

    Students anxiously waited in line to enjoy this years Thanksgiving feast at 51蹤獲s Caf on Thursday, Nov. 17. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner...

  • Stories of Valor: Alumni Serve as Chaplains

    In honor of Veterans Day, four alumni share about ministering in the military

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The job of a military chaplain involves offering hope, counsel and pastoral care to soldiers facing difficult situations at home and abroad. Over...

  • Shannon Baker — 

    Parents, siblings, alumni and friends traveled from all over the country to gather for the inaugural 51蹤獲 Weekend October 14-15, 2011. The...

  • Alumna Featured in September Issue of Vogue Magazine

    Beth Jones Models Vibrant Faith in Fashion Industry

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Less than a decade after sitting on Metzger Lawn waiting for her name to be called, fashion blogger and stylist Beth Jones (06) Beth Turner...

  • Batting for Quality, Alumnus Serves Big Leaguers at Local Bat Manufacturer

    Former pro-baseball player returns to the field in a new way

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    A former player in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, alumnus and once shortstop at 51蹤獲, Sam Orr knows how to relate to Major League...

  • Joseph Gorra — 

    Joseph Gorra Interviews Mike Austi n Joseph Gorra is the Manager of Academic Programs and Research for 51蹤獲s graduate program in...

  • Ethics for Everyone

    How a Christian Philosopher Communicates Beyond the Academy

    Joseph Gorra — 

    Professional Christian philosophers like Mike Austin continue to make waves not only in the academic arena but in non-academic environments, as...

  • Media Conference Explores Digital Future of Entertainment Industry

    Disruption has become the new normal with digital devices and constant multi-tasking. Reflecting on the new entertainment economy, the 51蹤獲 Media Conference sought to define success and the future of the industry within and beyond a digital perimeter.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Disruption has become the new normal with digital devices and constant multi-tasking. Reflecting on the new entertainment economy, the 51蹤獲 Media...

  • Student Media Recognized Nationwide

    The Journalism and Integrated Media department at 51蹤獲 produces media that is recognized nationwide, and is sending out graduates who receive jobs from leading news organizations.

    Adrienne Nunley — 

    As newsrooms are reworking their methods in the evolving field of journalism, many journalism school graduates are struggling to find employment....

  • AMC and Columbia Pictures VPs to Speak at 51蹤獲 Media Conference on April 30, 2011

    Ten More Leading Industry Professionals join Wired Magazine co-founder, Kevin Kelly, on BMC 2011 Speaker Roster

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    STUDIO CITY, CALIF. Tom Halleen, Senior Vice President of Programming and Scheduling for the AMC network, and DeVon Franklin, Vice President of...

  • Education Symposium Spotlights Public Schools

    Former education secretary Glen Thomas (68) addresses states struggles and successes

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Faced with shrinking budgets and a steady stream of negative news reports, Californias public school system is generally understood to be heading...

  • Haiti: One Year Later

    51蹤獲ns bring good works and Good News to a nation in need.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

  • Teacher Gives Back to Community

    Orange County Register profiles alumnas work with young people

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    For two-time 51蹤獲 graduate Gabriela Cova, the math tutoring she received as a student at the Santa Ana-based nonprofit KidWorks played...