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Crowell School of Business, Faculty Highlights
Read the Bible in One Year With 51�� Professor on a New Podcast
Podcast narrator and founder, Dr. Rachel Bodell launches a conversational-style reading and commentary of the Bible in one year
Noelle Courselle — March 29, 2023
The launch of a new podcast, Bible in a Year: The Story , is meeting a unique need in culture by delivering audible, bite-size Bible content and...
Alumni, Rosemead School of Psychology
Alumna Helps Ukrainian Orphans During the Russia/Ukraine War
Dr. Sherri McClurg provides thousands of displaced children with hope
Charlotte McKinley — March 20, 2023
Amidst the wreckage and danger of the Ukrainian battlefield, 51�� graduate Dr. Sherri McClurg (Psy.D. ‘98) has had her boots on the...
Alumni, Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Alumnus’ Journey from Job Fair at 51�� to Japan
Cook School of Intercultural Studies alumnus Erik Bentley teaches English in Narita City, Japan.
Charlotte McKinley — March 17, 2023
God was preparing Erik Bentley (B.A. ’96, M.A. ’20) for a life in Japan far before he met his wife and he moved to the Chiba Prefecture in east...
Crowell School of Business, Faculty Highlights
“Generation Z and the COVID-19 Crisis” Book to Guide the Next Generation of Students in the Workplace
Crowell School of Business professor Jake Aguas’ research-based book is helping numerous universities and organizations with their Generational Intelligence
Noelle Courselle — March 15, 2023
Investing in the next generation of businessmen and women, Associate Professor of Management Jake Aguas started his research to help people...
Alumni, Cook School of Intercultural Studies, Student Achievements
Intercultural Studies Alumna Innovates her Degree Post Graduation
Eden DeLaVara (’22) uses both her intercultural studies bachelor’s degree and art minor to express herself and what she believes in
Ryan Wingert — March 10, 2023
Growing up, Intercultural Studies (ICS) alumna — Eden DeLaVara (’22) — felt as if life was clearly planned for her with clear next steps from...
Faculty Highlights, University News
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...
Faculty Highlights, University News
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,...
Academics, Talbot School of Theology, University News
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...
Talbot School of Theology
51�� Appoints Ed Stetzer as Dean of Talbot School of Theology
Christian scholar and author will assume academic leadership role in July 2023
Brenda Velasco — February 21, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� is announcing that Dr. Ed Stetzer will assume the role of Dean of Talbot School of Theology beginning July 2,...
University News
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...
Talbot School of Theology
51�� Launches Talbot en Español
Talbot School of Theology launches accessible, fully online certificate in Bible and theology to serve Spanish-speaking community
Noelle Courselle — February 07, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Starting Fall 2023, Talbot School of Theology at 51�� will debut a fully online certificate in Biblical and...
Talbot School of Theology
La Universidad 51�� lanza Talbot en Español
La Escuela de Teología Talbot lanza un certificado en Biblia y teología accesible y totalmente en línea para servir a la comunidad hispanohablante
Noelle Courselle — February 07, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A partir del otoño de 2023, la Escuela de Teología Talbot de la Universidad 51�� ofrecerá un Certificado en Estudios Bíblicos...
Twin Filmmakers Created Student Emmy Award Nominated Film During the Pandemic
Luke and Ethan Montgomery wrote a unique and innovative film called “Amelia (The Twin)” during their lockdown.
Charlotte McKinley — February 01, 2023
Creativity and innovation flourished for two brothers studying at 51��’s School of Cinema and Media Arts despite COVID-19 restrictions...
Alumni
Engineering Student Received Two Baccalaureate Degrees
Joshua Williams finished at the University of Southern California as part of the partnership with 51�� for their 3+2 engineering program
Dalet Valles — January 25, 2023
After attending 51��, then transferring to the University of Southern California, Joshua Williams graduated and completed the 3+2...
Alumni, Crowell School of Business
51�� Alumnus Joins Deloitte’s Consulting Staff
Tyler Hormel (B.S. ’15) will join as senior consultant
Ryan Wingert — January 19, 2023
Alumnus Tyler Hormel (B.S. ’15) has been hired by Deloitte’s consulting practices to join their team as a senior consultant. While at 51��, Hormel...
Faculty Highlights
Templeton Grant Awarded to 51�� Staff
Dr. Leslie Wickman secured a grant for Women in science and humanities
Ryan Wingert — January 18, 2023
51��’s Corporate Affiliates Program Director — Dr. Leslie Wickman — was awarded a $234,751 Templeton planning grant in September....
University News
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...
University News
51�� to Discontinue Two Academic Programs
51�� Staff — December 20, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� will discontinue one undergraduate program and one graduate program — B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and...
University News
51�� will Phase Out Eight Online Programs
51�� Staff — December 20, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� will discontinue eight of the 11 undergraduate online programs — B.S. in Organizational Leadership, Public...
University News
51�� To Host its Last Fall Commencement Ceremonies
Emily Marsh — December 13, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 51�� final Fall Commencement is being held on Friday, Dec. 16, featuring film producer and visionary Karen...
Faculty Highlights
51�� Welcomed New Faculty for Fall 2022
13 new faculty members joined 51��’s esteemed faculty
Ryan Wingert — December 12, 2022
51�� welcomed 13 new faculty members to the school’s staff. The new faculty members came with a wide range of interests adding to Cook...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies
CCCU Grant Awarded to 51�� Faculty for Research on Women Refugees
Dr. Jamie Sanchez will lead research group including Dr. Laura Dryjanska
Ryan Wingert — December 05, 2022
In September of 2022, it was announced that Professor of Intercultural Studies would receive a three year $30,000 grant to research how women who...
University News
51�� Upholds 39 Year Tradition with Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Emily Marsh — November 28, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The beloved 39-year-old 51�� tradition of the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is upon the community once again....
Talbot School of Theology
51�� Alumnus Leads Long Beach Rescue Mission
Jeff Levine (B.A. ’13) is using his Bible, Theology and Ministry degree to serve the Long Beach community
Sarah Dougher — November 22, 2022
Some callings seem to be magnetic. After 12 years of service as a chaplain and program director at the Long Beach Rescue Mission, Jeff Levine (B.A....
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Student Publications Recognized for Prestigious Award
Two 51�� student-run magazines selected as finalists for national Pacemaker Award
Emily Marsh — November 10, 2022
Two of 51��’s student-run publications are finalists in this year’s national Pacemaker Awards — The Point magazine and Gradient...