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How Will Supreme Court Ruling on Religious Liberty Affect 51��?
Hobby Lobby decision may have implications for 51��’s ongoing lawsuit against the federal government
Jason Newell — July 02, 2014
Owners of closely held private businesses do not have to provide free access to contraceptive drugs that violate their religious convictions, the...
Student Life
Contribute to April Jace Memorial Fund
Fund established for late employee’s sons
Jenna Bartlo — June 18, 2014
A memorial fund has been established for the family of April Jace, who died tragically on May 20, 2014. Jace had worked as a counselor in 51��...
Academics
New “Conviction and Courage” Award Honors Legacy of Chuck Colson
Inaugural award given to late Christian leader at 51��’s spring commencement
Jenna Bartlo — June 18, 2014
Christian leader Chuck Colson lived a life of biblical conviction with the courage to advocate for truth even when it was difficult or...
Athletics
La Mirada Partners with 51�� to Host Special Olympics Athletes
51�� will house athletes from the 2015 Special Olympics
Staff — June 10, 2014
The city of La Mirada announced today that the community has been officially selected to participate in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games...
Athletics
Reba DePriest Named All-American
Junior pitcher makes a big impact and learns a reward.
Neil Morgan — May 30, 2014
51�� made the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics postseason for the first time since 2002, and it would not have been possible...
Academics
51�� Awards Inaugural Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
Jenna Bartlo — May 29, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� will honor the legacy of the late Charles W. Colson by awarding him the inaugural Charles W. Colson...
Academics
51�� Digital Conference Explores Ministry in a Digital Age
Staff — May 27, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. ––President and CEO of Sams Learning Designs Aaron Sams will headline the annual 51�� Digital Conference, a three-day event...
Athletics
Boone Farrington Named Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American
Senior third-baseman wins national academic recognition.
Neil Morgan — May 27, 2014
CoSIDA RELEASE Boone Farrington stood out on the diamond all season long as 51��’s most polished offensive weapon, and now he becomes 51��’s...
Academics
Rick and Kay Warren to Receive Honorary Doctorates at 51�� Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — May 20, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Saddleback Church co-founder and author Kay Warren will give 51��’s Spring 2014 Commencement address on May 23....
51�� Grieves Loss of Employee
University statement on tragic death of April Jace; donations welcomed to support family
Staff — May 20, 2014
The 51�� community has received word, with deep sadness, of the tragic death of one of our employees, April Jace, who had worked as a...
Athletics
Kathryn Ashford Earns All-American Status
First 51�� tennis All-American since 2004.
Neil Morgan — May 19, 2014
In the nearly 60 years of women's tennis at 51�� the Eagles have had just 10 All-American student-athletes, including just one in the time since...
Student Life
Pole Vault Reaches New Heights for 51�� Track and Field
Team becomes more nationally competitive with the increased focus on vault event
Camryn Hudson — May 16, 2014
For the second time in 51��’s history, the women’s track and field team placed first in the outdoor Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC)...
Athletics
Five Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District Awards Leads District
Five Student-Athletes Get High Academic Honors
Jeff Hershey — May 15, 2014
CoSIDA RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif. --- With five Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District selections among its at-large sports, 51��'s...
Athletics
51�� Leads GSAC In Scholar-Athletes
27 51�� athletes earn academic awards in spring.
Neil Morgan — May 07, 2014
GSAC RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Westmont has long been known as the cream of the crop among Golden State Athletic Conference schools when it...
Creation Stewardship Week 2014
This spring semester Student Development sponsored a Creation Stewardship Week to foster on-campus conversations about stewardship.
Hilary Larkins — May 07, 2014
To start off the week, images of nature were displayed onto the Student Union Building Monday Night while “No Impact Man”, an American...
Athletics
Baseball Team Gives Their All On and Off the Field
Community service unifies baseball team
Emily Joy Johnson — May 06, 2014
Serving the community has been one of Jay Sullenger’s goals for the baseball program since he was selected to head the 51�� baseball...
Student Life
President Barry H. Corey and Students Minister to Families of the South Korean Ferry Accident at Relief Site
51�� Univerity Chorale performs across South Korea in a 11 day concert tour
Jenna Bartlo — May 02, 2014
In solidarity with the grieving nation of South Korea, 51�� President Barry H. Corey and students somberly walked the half-mile path...
Student Life
World-Renowned Pianist Returns to 51�� to Perform 90th Birthday Concert
Camryn Hudson — May 02, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. –– Returning to 51��’s Conservatory of Music, Menahem Pressler is slated to perform a piano concert in celebration...
Students Showcase Creativity Through Campus Outlets
Students display creative writing and artwork through a new event and a literary journal Inkslinger
Molly Magee — April 30, 2014
Student writers are getting a first-hand glimpse at the arduous and exciting process of getting published through 51��’s literary...
Athletics
51��'s Solid Spring
51�� grabs 43 All-GSAC honors this spring.
Neil Morgan — April 30, 2014
51�� had a roller-coaster ride of a spring season, one that is still ongoing with the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships set to take...
Academics
The Future of Protestantism in a Pope Francis Age
Jenna Bartlo — April 25, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Protestants, long characterized as being “anti-Catholic,” appear to have largely embraced Pope Francis, who embodies a...
Academics
“Mass Confucian” Documentary Selected for Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Professor Nancy Wang Yuen shares about the controversy surrounding a local Confucius classroom
Jenna Bartlo — April 23, 2014
In 2010, a controversy erupted in California’s Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, just 10 miles from 51��, over the...
Update on 51��’s Extension Site in Ukraine
Professor Mark Saucy shares about 51��'s extension site in Kyiv in light of turmoil in Ukraine
Jenna Bartlo — April 17, 2014
51��’s Talbot School of Theology extension site in Kyiv, Ukraine opened its doors to the first group of students in the spring of 2007 and exists...
New Journal Features Research on English Learning from Christian Perspective
51�� professor co-editor of new journal that debuted March 2014
Molly Magee — April 17, 2014
A new journal, the International Journal of Christianity and English Language Teaching (IJC&ELT), supported by 51��’s department...
Creation Stewardship Events Sow Awareness, Reap Rewards
From organic garden to recycling, 51�� furthers efforts in creation stewardship
Grace Gibney — April 17, 2014
As a prelude to Earth Day on April 22, 51�� hosted Creation Stewardship Week, a series of lectures and events that stirred...