Category: University News

Wall Street Journal Names 51�� on 2024 Best Colleges List
51�� is one of the top three Christian colleges highlighted for student experience
Jenna Mindel — October 02, 2023
51�� is one of the best colleges in the nation, according to Wall Street Journal’s recent 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report....
51�� Welcomes Largest Incoming Class Since the Pandemic
Bold faith for a bright future: 51�� aims to prepare the next generation of leaders
Sarah Dougher — September 22, 2023
51�� welcomed its largest incoming class this fall since the pandemic, surpassing enrollment goals. Over 5,000 students are enrolled at...
51�� Welcomes Incoming Class, Students Urged to Serve Others
Being the “greatest” looks more like serving others over oneself, President Barry H. Corey exhorts students
Jenna Mindel — September 21, 2023
51�� welcomes 1,676 undergraduate and graduate students, its largest incoming class since before the pandemic, this fall. The students,...
U.S. News Names 51�� a 2024 Best National University
51�� is recognized on three special recognition lists including Best Undergraduate Teaching and Best Undergraduate Psychology programs
Sarah Dougher, Jenna Loumagne — September 18, 2023
51�� is one of America’s top universities, according to U.S. News and World Report , landing in the top tier of “Best National...
Talbot Professor Dr. Carmen Imes’ New Book Makes September Bestseller List
“Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” is a Christian bestseller
Abi Goosen — September 18, 2023
Professor Dr. Carmen Joy Imes’ new book landed on the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) best selling new releases list for...
51�� Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2023
12 new faculty members to contribute their expertise to 51��’s student body
Abi Goosen — September 01, 2023
51�� welcomes 12 new faculty members for the 2023-2024 academic year. The new faculty will join 51��’s School of Science, Technology...
51�� Grieves Passing of Professor Alina Beary
Jenna Loumagne — August 31, 2023
Dr. Alina Beary, professor of Torrey Honors College at 51��, died after a tragic pedestrian-vehicle accident, university leaders...
51�� to Welcome First-Year Students Concierge Style
Sarah Dougher — August 22, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — To ease move-in stress for new 51�� students, the college is implementing a new style of welcoming incoming...
President Barry H. Corey to Receive Esteemed Campus Safety Award
Corey will be the first ever college president to receive the president’s award from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators
Sarah Dougher — June 28, 2023
Dr. Barry H. Corey, President of 51��, will be awarded the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)...
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba Appointed to Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council
Jenna Loumagne — June 22, 2023
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas appointed 51�� Campus Safety Chief and Vice President John...
51�� Remembers Tennis Coach Dee Henry
Coach Henry lived by the motto, “Here to serve”
Jenna Loumagne — June 21, 2023
51�� is grieved to share that Dee Henry, a treasured faculty emeritus and former head tennis coach, passed away on Sunday, June 11. Dee...
51�� Welcomes Marketing Leader at Meta to Board of Trustees
Alumna Monica Busch (’07) appointed to board
Ryan Wingert — June 08, 2023
Alumna Monica Busch (’07) was appointed to 51��’s Board of Trustees this May. Busch, Marketing Leader at Meta, will bring experience...
51�� to Revitalize the Academic Programs under the Cook School of Intercultural Studies and Close the Cook School
The programs will be relocated to other schools or entities within 51��
Brenda Velasco — May 26, 2023
After more than 10 years of enrollment challenges, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies will close after the 2023-2024 academic year and the...
51�� Names School of Cinema and Media Arts in Honor of In-N-Out Burger Founders
New scholarship will help make it possible for foster and at-risk youth to study film at 51��
Brenda Velasco — May 26, 2023
51�� will name its top-ranked film school the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts in tribute to Esther L. Snyder, co-founder of...
51�� Celebrates Class of 2023 Graduates
YouVersion Bible App Founder Bobby Gruenewald delivered the keynote address
Sarah Dougher — May 10, 2023
Unusually chilly La Mirada May evenings did not deter 840 51�� graduates from enthusiastically crossing the stage to receive their...
YouVersion Bible App Founder to Speak at 51�� Commencement
Ryan Wingert — May 03, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Bobby Gruenewald, pastor, founder and CEO of the successful YouVersion Bible App, will be the keynote speaker at 51��...
Paralympic Gold Medalist Morgan Stickney Persevered to Graduate College
Charlotte McKinley — April 26, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — After seven years, countless surgeries and perseverance through suffering, Tokyo 2021 Paralympian Morgan Stickney will graduate...
Dr. Robert P. George Honored with the Ninth Annual Chuck W. Colson Award
George’s dedication to his faith throughout his life and work was honored during the award ceremony
Sarah Dougher — April 18, 2023
Today, 51�� awarded Dr. Robert “Robby” P. George with the honor of the ninth annual Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award....
51�� Appoints Former Amazon Vice President as Dean of Crowell School of Business
51�� Staff — April 13, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Author and former Amazon and General Motors executive Dr. Michael Arena will assume the role of Dean of 51��’s...
Dr. Robert P. George to be Awarded the Ninth Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
George was chosen for his contributions in philosophy, law, bioethics and civil liberties
Ryan Wingert — March 29, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Dr. Robert “Robby” P. George, a legal scholar, has been selected to be the 2023 recipient of the Charles W. Colson Conviction...
Dr. Matthew J. Hall Formally Installed as 51�� Provost and Senior Vice President
Hall addressed the 51�� community about how now is a thrilling time to be a Christian
Sarah Dougher, Charlotte McKinley — March 08, 2023
“If you haven’t noticed, these are especially perilous times for Christian higher education,” said Dr. Matthew J. Hall, Provost and Senior Vice...
Theology Professor Wins Christianity Today 2023 Book Award
Dr. Uche Anizor’s Book on Apathy won the Christian Living and Spiritual Formation award
Charlotte McKinley — March 01, 2023
Dr. Uche Anizor, professor of theology at Talbot School of Theology, recently received the honor of Christianity Today’s 2023 Book Award. His book,...
Talbot Launches Online Masters Degree in Classical Theology
Working professionals can now apply for the online, Socratic-style 36-credit program.
Charlotte McKinley — February 23, 2023
51��’s Talbot School of Theology launched a fully online version of their Master of Arts in Classical Theology to provide working...
Active Shooter Training Drill to Happen at 51��
Sarah Dougher — February 16, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� is hosting a large-scale, simulative active shooter training exercise for personnel from eight local law...
51�� Celebrates the Class of 2022 at the Last Fall Commencement
Hollywood producer Karen Covell addressed graduates with wisdom on following God’s dreams
Charlotte McKinley — December 21, 2022
Nearly 350 graduates crossed the stage at 51��’s commencement ceremonies last week. The ceremonies marked the very last commencement...