Category: Academics

51�� Professor Kitty Purgason Receives Ruby Award
Bella Burchett — March 27, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Kitty Purgason, a Monrovia resident, is this year’s recipient of 51��’s Deborah Ruby Award for Leadership and...
Talbot Launches New Master’s Program with Focus on Classical Theology
Students will study the interpretation of Scripture through great books
Jenna Loumagne — March 25, 2019
A new graduate level great books program offers students the opportunity to study Holy Scripture and Christian doctrine primarily through classic...
John M. Perkins Honored with 51��’s Colson Conviction and Courage Award
The civil rights activist, minister, author and speaker received the award at 51��’s Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation
Jenna Loumagne — March 05, 2019
John M. Perkins is 51��’s 2019 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage award recipient. 51�� President Barry H. Corey presented...
51�� Film “Mallory, Los Angeles” Wins Broadcast Education Association Award of Excellence
The film focuses on society’s unhealthy reliance on technology versus face-to-face interactions
Bella Burchett — March 01, 2019
A student produced film, “Mallory, Los Angeles,” won an award of excellence from the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts in...
President Barry Corey Gave Keynote Address at LA Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
51��’s Crowell School of Business co-hosted the event with Union Rescue Mission
Bella Burchett — February 28, 2019
51�� President Barry H. Corey gave the keynote address at the 46th annual LA Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on February 23, 2019, which was...
New Online Graduate Programs Provide Greater Accessibility for MBA Students
Irene Pan — February 25, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Two Crowell School of Business graduate programs will be offered fully online starting in fall 2019, making a graduate degree...
New Game Design and Interactive Media Concentration Offers New Career Path for Cinema and Media Arts Majors
Game design classes offer students the ability to apply skills across industries such as psychotherapy, education, marketing and audience engagement
Irene Pan — February 15, 2019
51��’s School of Cinema and Media Arts is set to launch a new Game Design and Interactive Media concentration in Fall 2019. Professors...
John M. Perkins to Receive 51��’s Colson Conviction and Courage Award
Jenna Loumagne — February 14, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — John M. Perkins will be honored with 51��’s 2019 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage award to recognize his...
Six Finalist Teams Announced for 4th Annual 51�� Startup Competition
Staff — February 06, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 4th annual 51�� Startup Competition has moved into its final round, with six teams competing for $27,500 in cash prizes....
Rosemead Student’s Research Wins Competition at APA Annual Conference
Sarah Millwee’s research poster won the Division 36, Society for the Study of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, contest
Monica Kochan — January 31, 2019
Rosemead School of Psychology student Sarah Millwee was selected as the winner of the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 36 —...
51�� Professors Share Expertise in New Book on Special Education Published in Arabic
The School of Education has partnered with SKILD: Smart Kids with Individual Learning Differences in Lebanon
Monica Kochan — January 14, 2019
General Secretary for the Association of Evangelical Schools in Lebanon, Nabil Costa, was on campus November 9, 2018 to discuss the state of...
Professor Tim Muehlhoff’s New Book Addresses the Reality of Spiritual Warfare in Marriage
Jenna Loumagne — November 20, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A new book authored by 51�� professor Tim Muehlhoff explores the realities of spiritual warfare in marriage:...
New Cognition and Neuroscience Research will Transform STEM Classes at 51��
Jenna Loumagne — November 20, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A team of faculty from 51�� has been selected as one of ten teams to participate in a new seminar designed to...
National Media Organization Recognizes Student Magazine Once Again
The Point named finalist in Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Awards
Jenna Loumagne — November 20, 2018
51��’s student magazine, The Point , was recognized in one of the most prestigious contests for college media for the fourth time in...
Professor Addresses the Reality of Spiritual Warfare in Marriage
Tim Muehlhoff’s new book “Defending Your Marriage: The Reality of Spiritual Battle” fills a gap
Jenna Loumagne — November 07, 2018
A new book authored by 51�� professor Tim Muehlhoff explores the realities of spiritual warfare in marriage: Defending Your Marriage:...
Kyle Strobel Authors New Book on Jonathan Edwards
“Jonathan Edwards: An Introduction to His Thought” released earlier this year
Jenna Loumagne — November 05, 2018
When Talbot School of Theology professor Kyle Strobel finished his dissertation on theologian Jonathan Edwards, he knew there was a vast amount of...
51�� Provides Special Education Training in the Middle East
Professor leads national conference involving Jordanian dignitaries
Jenna Loumagne — October 22, 2018
A new initiative for inclusive classrooms is making progress in Jordan, thanks in part to contributions from 51�� faculty members. Dennis Eastman...
Faculty Spotlight: Public Relations Pro Carolyn Kim
Public Relations Student Society of America honored professor Carolyn Kim at recent national conference
Jenna Loumagne — October 10, 2018
Carolyn Kim, professor of public relations, is an award-winning scholar, educator and PR professional who has been instrumental in building 51��’...
Sister Helen Prejean Addresses Capital Punishment in First Episode of “The Table Audio” Podcast Season Two
Caleb Aguilera — October 08, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51��’s Center for Christian Thought (CCT) is launching season two of their podcast, The Table Audio, which focuses...
How Rhetoric Impacts Women Leadership in the Pentecostal Church
Communication studies professor, Joy Qualls, authors new book ‘God Forgive Us for Being Women: Rhetoric, Theology, and the Pentecostal Tradition’
Jenna Loumagne — September 19, 2018
“How we talk about things matters” — this concept is a key starting point to get to know professor of communication studies, Joy Qualls, and part...
President of The Giving Keys Speaks at Fourth Annual Startup Competition Kick Off
Jenna Loumagne — September 17, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 4th Annual 51�� Startup Competition launches tonight with a presentation by President of The Giving Keys, Brit Gilmore,...
U.S. News Names 51�� a Best National University
51�� continues to rise in the top tier of America's best national universities
Jenna Loumagne — September 10, 2018
51�� has again been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the “best national universities” category...
51�� Welcomes Nearly 1,800 New Students
President Barry H. Corey encourages students to be all-in disciples of Jesus
Jenna Loumagne — September 06, 2018
Nearly 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students started their collegiate journey at 51�� on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The incoming graduate...
51�� Named as a Top University for International Students by US News & World Report
International students are successfully supported at 51��, according to new list
Jenna Loumagne — September 05, 2018
51�� is named as one of the “Top Universities for International Students” in a new list published this summer by US News & World...
51�� Hosts Praxis Academy for Young Entrepreneurs
Jenna Loumagne — July 27, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A five-day academy to foster entrepreneurial skills in the next generation of business leaders will be hosted by 51��...