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  • 51蹤獲 President, Olympian and Alumna Amy Atkinson Run 5K to Fight Human Trafficking

    Alumni, parents and students ran to support 51蹤獲's Social Justice Ministry

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    More than 400 people ran in the Run for Micah 6:8 5K during 51蹤獲 Weekend on Oct. 6 in support of 51蹤獲s student Social Justice Ministry...

  • Recent Graduate Receives U.S. State Department Internship in Rome

    Daniel Cedeno used 51蹤獲 to secure opportunity at U.S. Mission

    Ethan Froelich — 

    Ambition and perseverance have served political science graduate Daniel Cedeno (12) well. Cedenos preparation at 51蹤獲 and hard work have given...

  • Alumna Amy Atkinson (11) Pursues Olympic Dreams

    51蹤獲n to Compete in London 2012 Olympic Games

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    (UPDATE 8/8/12: Amy Atkinson finished her 800-meter run in 2:18.53 seconds, setting a new national record for Guam, and shaved off almost 3...

  • 2012 Senior Dinner Recap

    Seven hundred graduating seniors and their guests celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner 2012.

    Don Bernstein — 

    Seven hundred graduating seniors and their guests celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner 2012 recently under warm, summery skies on...

  • Ken Bascom Left a Mark on 51蹤獲, Physically and Spiritually

    University mourns loss of alumnus and longtime employee

    Jason Newell — 

    Ken Bascom, a beloved 51蹤獲 administrator who played a crucial role in planning and developing the universitys building projects over the past...

  • Pastor Appreciation Lunch Attracts 450 Pastors

    51蹤獲 hosts two KKLA events in one day

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    CEO and cofounder of FamilyLife, Dennis Rainey, addressed more than 450 pastors at the 14th annual KKLA pastors luncheon hosted by 51蹤獲...

  • Jenna Bartlo — 

    STUDIO CITY, CALIF., Steve Taylors latest film, Blue Like Jazz a decidedly non-Christian, faith-based film about a Texas Baptists romp...

  • Alumna Creates Art Piece for Los Angeles Riots Anniversary

    Museum of Tolerance to host the multi-dimensional art installation

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Wrapping plaster vessels in bubble wrap, artist and alumna Maggie Hazen (10) prepared to transport her art installation piece commemorating the...

  • Alumna appears on Joy Fit Club for extraordinary weight loss

    Liana Sims tells the story of her journey to a healthier, happier life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sharing her inspiring weight-loss story with viewers across the country, alumna Liana Sims was featured on the Joy Fit Club nutrition segment of...

  • Sacred Spaces of Orange County Bus Tour

    What a special day alumni and friends spent touring four unique sacred worship spaces in Orange County on Saturday, March 31st!

    Don Bernstein — 

    What a special day alumni and friends spent touring four unique sacred worship spaces in Orange County on Saturday, March 31st! Thanks to the...

  • 51蹤獲 alumna and professor takes the stage at the Academy Awards

    Carol Aspling conducts the Southern California Childrens Chorus at the Oscars

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    51蹤獲 alumna and current professor Carol Aspling had the opportunity to lead the Southern California Childrens Chorus (SCCC) at the 84th Academy...

  • 51蹤獲 honors exceptional alumni

    Seven alumni receive awards for their accomplishments

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    51蹤獲 enjoys recognizing their alumni for outstanding achievement by annually giving three awards: the Young Alumni Award, the Cultural...

  • 51蹤獲 celebrates 104th birthday with tailgate party

    University enjoys basketball triumphs, grilled food and musical entertainment

    Ashleigh Fox — 

    51蹤獲 celebrated its 104th birthday with a tailgate party on Saturday, Feb. 25 held in front of Chase Gymnasium. Students, staff and...

  • Students Help with Oscar Winning The Artist

    Black-and-white film adds color to alumnas life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    A few months ago, alumna Laura Aldridge (09) shopped her resume around, only to have people ask what The Artist, her most recent film, was and...

  • 51蹤獲 Honors 1981-82 Mens Basketball Team on 30th Anniversary of Dream Season

    Halftime of mens basketball game vs. Point Loma Nazarene University reserved to honor 51蹤獲s 1981-82 Dream Team

    Jeff Hoffman, Sports Information Director — 

    The 51蹤獲 athletic department took time during halftime of Saturday's men's basketball game against Point Loma Nazarene University to...

  • Alumnus Wins $1 Million in Doritos Super Bowl Contest

    Alumnus' commercial ranks first in USA Today & Facebook Super Bowl Ad Meter

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Alumnus Kevin Willson (01) headed to the Super Bowl for the third year in a row as a finalist in Doritos national commercial contest, Crash the...

  • Alumnus Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon

    Former cross country athlete Brian Ball runs record time, qualifies for Olympic Trials, and proposes to girlfriend

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Brian Ball, former five-time NAIA All-American for the Eagles , is still running faster than ever. After graduating from 51蹤獲 in 2008 with his...

  • Students Gather for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

    51蹤獲 President Carves Turkey for Students

    Alethia Selby — 

    Students anxiously waited in line to enjoy this years Thanksgiving feast at 51蹤獲s Caf on Thursday, Nov. 17. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner...

  • Stories of Valor: Alumni Serve as Chaplains

    In honor of Veterans Day, four alumni share about ministering in the military

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The job of a military chaplain involves offering hope, counsel and pastoral care to soldiers facing difficult situations at home and abroad. Over...

  • Shannon Baker — 

    Parents, siblings, alumni and friends traveled from all over the country to gather for the inaugural 51蹤獲 Weekend October 14-15, 2011. The...

  • Alumna Featured in September Issue of Vogue Magazine

    Beth Jones Models Vibrant Faith in Fashion Industry

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Less than a decade after sitting on Metzger Lawn waiting for her name to be called, fashion blogger and stylist Beth Jones (06) Beth Turner...

  • Batting for Quality, Alumnus Serves Big Leaguers at Local Bat Manufacturer

    Former pro-baseball player returns to the field in a new way

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    A former player in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, alumnus and once shortstop at 51蹤獲, Sam Orr knows how to relate to Major League...

  • Joseph Gorra — 

    Joseph Gorra Interviews Mike Austi n Joseph Gorra is the Manager of Academic Programs and Research for 51蹤獲s graduate program in...

  • Ethics for Everyone

    How a Christian Philosopher Communicates Beyond the Academy

    Joseph Gorra — 

    Professional Christian philosophers like Mike Austin continue to make waves not only in the academic arena but in non-academic environments, as...

  • Media Conference Explores Digital Future of Entertainment Industry

    Disruption has become the new normal with digital devices and constant multi-tasking. Reflecting on the new entertainment economy, the 51蹤獲 Media Conference sought to define success and the future of the industry within and beyond a digital perimeter.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Disruption has become the new normal with digital devices and constant multi-tasking. Reflecting on the new entertainment economy, the 51蹤獲 Media...