Category: Academics

Recovering the Lost Spiritual Practice of Conversation
Professor Joanne Jung’s new book on the spiritual discipline of “conferencing” to be released in June
Alisa Ohara — June 13, 2018
51�� professor, Joanne Jung guides readers on how to nurture meaningful, authentic and life-changing relationships in her new book,...
Variety Ranks 51��’s Cinema and Media Arts Program in Best Film Schools List
51�� selected for list for scoring "high marks in both showbiz and academic circles"
Alisa Ohara — June 06, 2018
51��’s Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) program was listed as one of 40 best film schools around the world by Variety’s Entertainment...
51�� Theatre 21 Presents: Metamorphoses
The production opens April 6 and closes on April 15
Sarah Mele — April 06, 2018
La Mirada, CA- 51�� Theatre 21 proudly presents the spring production of Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, directed by Professor Zachary...
Nearly 1,000 to Gather at a Conference to Learn 51�� Racial Reconciliation
Media Relations — January 19, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� will host the 22nd annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) Conference from Feb. 15 to 17 for...
Director of Special Education Authors New Autism Textbook for Educators
Robin LaBarbera’s new book Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Partnering with Families for Positive Outcomes to be released in January 2018
Lori Mann — January 19, 2018
Autism is an issue that cannot be ignored — it is the fastest growing developmental disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
51�� to Open New Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health
Jenna Loumagne — December 21, 2017
On Feb. 16, 2018, 51�� will dedicate and officially open the university’s most ambitious building project to date — the new $63...
51��ns Provide Insight on How Universities Can Address Racial Matters
Glen Kinoshita and Lisa Ishihara contribute their unique perspective towards rectifying racial tensions in new publication
Kili Wall — December 18, 2017
Two 51�� staff members — Glen Kinoshita, director of imago dei initiatives, and Lisa Ishihara, director of chapel programs — joined...
Congratulations, 51�� Class of 2017!
President of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), Shirley V. Hoogstra, delivered the fall 2017 commencement address
Jenna Loumagne — December 15, 2017
Approximately 450 students graduated from 51�� today — more than 170 graduate students and more than 270 undergraduate students....
51�� Announces New School of Cinema and Media Arts
51�� Staff — November 09, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� will launch its ninth school in July 2018 — the School of Cinema and Media Arts. When 51�� was launched in...
51�� Announces New School of Cinema and Media Arts
Film school set to open at 51�� in July 2018
51�� Staff — November 08, 2017
51�� will launch its ninth school in July 2018 — the School of Cinema and Media Arts. When 51�� was launched in 1908, the visionary...
51�� Hosts 4th Annual Asian American Ministry Conference
Lori Mann — November 03, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 4th Annual Asian American Ministry Conference, “Upside Down,” will be held on Nov. 4, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 51��...
51�� Alumna Creates System to Process Key Part of Sexual Assault Kits in Minutes
Sarah Lum (’14) strives to increase accuracy and decrease processing time in identifying sexual assault predators through a new system
Alisa Ohara — October 19, 2017
Tens of thousands of rape kits remain untested across the nation, according to a USA Today investigative nationwide count. Alumna Sarah Lum (’14)...
Apologetics Professor Authors New Book on Why God Allows Evil
Clay Jones recently released the book “Why Does God Allow Evil?: Compelling Answers for Life’s Toughest Questions”
Jenna Loumagne — October 05, 2017
Amidst recent national disasters including hurricanes and earthquakes across the nation and internationally, many may be asking the question of...
Crowell School of Business Launches Third Annual Startup Competition
Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, CEO of In-N-Out Burger, featured at kickoff event
Alisa Ohara — September 26, 2017
51��’s Crowell School of Business kicked off the 3rd Annual 51�� Startup Competition on Monday, Sept. 25 featuring Lynsi Snyder, CEO...
Top Courses Now Available to Lifelong Learners at Fraction of the Cost
51�� LEARN widens 51��’s educational opportunities
Jenna Loumagne — September 06, 2017
Today, 51�� launched its new online platform — 51�� LEARN — for personal and professional development. Offering a variety of...
Top 51�� Courses Now Available to Lifelong Learners at Fraction of the Cost
Jenna Loumagne — September 06, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Today, 51�� launched its new online platform — 51�� LEARN — for personal and professional development. Offering a...
New Book Explores How Independent Leaders are Changing the Religious Landscape
Jenna Loumagne — September 01, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Brad Christerson, 51�� professor of sociology, recently released the new book The Rise of Network Christianity:...
51�� Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2017
17 new faculty members join 51��’s esteemed faculty
Jenna Loumagne — August 30, 2017
51�� welcomes 17 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Faculty Spotlight: Brad Christerson
A Q&A with sociology professor Brad Christerson on his recent research and new book
Jenna Loumagne — August 07, 2017
Brad Christerson, professor of sociology, was thrust into the spotlight earlier this summer when his newly released book The Rise of Network...
51��’s Crowell School of Business to Host Praxis Academy
Alumna selected for Praxis 2017 Emerging Founders group
Jenna Loumagne — July 24, 2017
Next week, 51��’s Crowell School of Business will host approximately 200 top-notch students from 50 universities on campus for Praxis...
Professor Contributes to New Book on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Judith Rood wrote a chapter in the recently released book, A Land Full of God
Jenna Loumagne — July 21, 2017
The new book A Land Full of God gives American Christians an opportunity to promote peace and justice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict....
Philosopher and Theologian William Lane Craig Named in 51��’s First Endowed Chair
A permanent faculty position at Talbot School of Theology will be held in honor of Craig
Joanna Wu — July 20, 2017
51��’s first endowed chair has been established in recognition of William Lane Craig, a world-renowned philosopher and theologian who...
51�� Professor Presents Research on Unconscious Gender Bias in the Workplace
Leanne Dzubinski presented at the Women’s Leadership Conference of the International Leadership Association
Jenna Loumagne — July 19, 2017
Professor of intercultural education and studies Leanne Dzubinski has developed a comprehensive list of barriers that women face in executive...
How Can Christians Engage Others Holding the Dominant Perspective?
Professors Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer answer this in their new book Winsome Persuasion
Jenna Loumagne — June 12, 2017
In their new book, Winsome Persuasion, 51�� professors Timothy Muehlhoff and Rick Langer ask what Christians’ interactions with the...
Congratulations to 51��’s Spring Class of 2017
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez’s commencement address encouraged graduates to be a light in the world
Jenna Loumagne — June 01, 2017
On Friday, May 26, 2017, more than 200 graduate and 700 undergraduate students graduated and walked across the stage in 51��’s spring...