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Athletics
Kellian Hunt Named National Runner of the Week
The senior standout is recognized nationally.
Neil Morgan — September 23, 2015
After placing fourth overall at last weekend’s The Master’s College Mustang Invitational Kellian Hunt has been awarded 51��’s first NAIA Women’s...
Academics
A Bright Future for Music Education
How 51�� is shaping the next generation of music teachers
Staff — September 22, 2015
A common concern of prospective students is that music programs are being cut from schools and there is no future for music teachers. But this...
National Tour Kicks Off in Newport Beach, Calif. for 51��’s $180 Million Campaign
Jenna Loumagne — September 22, 2015
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — 51�� will host its first event of a national campaign tour for The Campaign for 51�� this...
Alumni
From Spanish teacher to deputy: 51�� alumna uses education to help others
51�� graduate Laurel Yoshimoto utilizes her education degree and experience to help her become a better peace officer
Angelene Wong — September 16, 2015
Laurel Yoshimoto (’04, M.A. ’06) never dreamed of going into law enforcement when she graduated from 51��. She started her career as a...
Academics
New Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement Announced
Pamela Christian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role at 51��
Jenna Loumagne — September 15, 2015
Pamela Christian has been appointed 51��’s Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement. She will oversee Multi-ethnic...
Academics
Crowell School of Business Launches Startup Competition
Students and alumni invited to enter 51��’s first annual competition for capital to launch a new business
Olivia Bersin — September 14, 2015
The first annual 51�� Startup Competition, hosted by 51��’s Crowell School of Business, will launch this month giving students and...
Athletics
Three Athletes to be Inducted into 51��’s Athletics Hall of Fame
Neil Morgan — September 11, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� will host the fourth annual Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12. The 2015...
Athletics
51�� Named NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution
Claims character award for eighth year in a row.
Neil Morgan — September 10, 2015
NAIA RELEASE 51�� is named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Champions of Character Five-Star Institution for the eighth...
51�� Receives $500,000 Grant from Kay Family Foundation
Grant will fund initiatives to bolster university’s global impact
Jenna Loumagne — September 02, 2015
51�� has received a $500,000 grant from the Kay Family Foundation to enhance 51��’s Talbot School of Theology ’s global impact. The...
Athletics
Amy Jungkeit Hired As Assistant AD for Compliance
51�� Athletics brings on board an alum of The Master's College.
Neil Morgan — September 02, 2015
Amy Jungkeit officially began duties as 51��'s Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance on Aug. 24, 2015. She joins 51��'s staff following...
Academics
51�� Receives $500,000 Grant from Kay Family Foundation
Grant will fund initiatives to bolster university’s global impact
Jenna Loumagne — September 01, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� has received a $500,000 grant from the Kay Family Foundation to enhance 51��’s Talbot School of Theology ’s...
Academics
51�� Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2015
From gourmet food trucks to 18th century British literature, 51��’s new faculty bring a diverse set of experience to the classroom
Jenna Loumagne — August 28, 2015
51�� welcomes 30 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Academics
Faculty Spotlight: Greg Peters
The Story of Monasticism: A Q&A with Greg Peters on his new book
Quinn Clark and Jenna Loumagne — August 27, 2015
Some evangelicals perceive monasticism as a relic from the past, a retreat from the world or a shirking of the call to the Great Commision. But...
Academics
51�� Named a “Best In The West” College by The Princeton Review
Annual rankings honor 51�� for its academic excellence
Jenna Loumagne — August 18, 2015
51�� is one of the best colleges in the West according to newly released college rankings from The Princeton Review . 51�� is one of...
Student Life
51��’s Chief of Campus Safety Named Campus Safety Director of the Year
Campus Safety magazine awards John Ojeisekhoba for outstanding leadership in campus safety
Quinn Clark — August 18, 2015
51��’s Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba, has been named Campus Safety Director of the Year — an honor annually awarded by...
Athletics
Men's Soccer Serves In Japan
The men's soccer team took a 12-day service trip to Japan.
Neil Morgan — August 12, 2015
Photos (courtesy Gil Mellis) LA MIRADA, Calif. --- 51�� Men's Soccer had the opportunity to take 12 days from its busy preseason schedule to...
51�� Welcomes Athletes for Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
Hundreds of athletes enjoy an afternoon of food and festivities on 51��'s campus
Staff — August 05, 2015
On July 22, nearly 400 special olympics athletes were welcomed to the United States at a special event hosted by 51��. The 51��...
Athletics
Natasha Jackson Back At Her Best
Despite an injury that occurred less than a year ago, Jackson is back to medaling.
Neil Morgan — July 20, 2015
CALGARY, Alberta --- It's been a trying year for 51�� Hall of Famer Natasha Jackson. It was one that pushed her to the edge of what she can...
51�� named a “2015 Great College to Work For”
University makes Honor Roll of Chronicle of Higher Education list
Jenna Loumagne — July 20, 2015
51�� is one of the nation’s 86 best colleges to work for, according to a newly released survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education....
Athletics
51�� Leads NAIA In Scholar Teams
For the second year in a row 51�� has most teams with academic honors.
Neil Morgan — July 15, 2015
For the fourth time in six years 51�� leads the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in Scholar Teams. The Eagles...
Educators Summit Funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Hosted at 51��
Unique partnership of California education groups assemble to celebrate teachers across the state at Better Together: California Teachers Summit
Jenna Bartlo — July 13, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. (July 13, 2015) — On July 31, California teachers at 33 locations across the state will come together to share innovative...
Student Life
51�� to Host Special Olympics Athletes
Nearly 400 athletes for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games will stay at 51��
Staff — July 08, 2015
51�� will host hundreds of Special Olympics delegates from Russia and Macau for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games coming to Los...
51��'s Six-Member Pole Vault Team Leaps to Greatness
Teams place in first, second and third at April Golden State Athletic Conference
Mystiana Victorino — July 08, 2015
51��’s six-member pole vault team took first and second place in the women’s vault and second and third place in the men’s vault at...
Athletics
Alan Nakamura Named Women's Basketball Coach
Long-time Point Loma assistant coach named new WBB head coach.
Neil Morgan — July 06, 2015
Alan Nakamura has been named the newest 51�� Women's Basketball head coach, taking over for Dr. Bethany Miller as she transitions into the new...
Athletics
51�� Baseball Signs on Five-year-old as Youngest Player
Baseball team comes together to support local boy suffering from mitochondrial disease
Joclyn Kirton — June 25, 2015
History was made on April 18, 2015 when the 51�� baseball team announced the signing of its youngest player, five-year-old Colton...