Category: Alumni

51�� Alum and South Dakota Senator Rises to the Top
John Thune Captures National Buzz as Possible U.S. Presidential Candidate
Jenna Bartlo — November 12, 2009
Sen. John Thune [R-SD] is becoming more of a household name as Republicans continue to look to him as a possible candidate for the 2012...
51�� Sponsors Training Session For Urban Youth Workers
Alumnus equips workers to reach urban youth
Jenna Bartlo — November 04, 2009
Hundreds of youth workers will get a chance to learn more about ministering to urban youth at the Urban Youth Workers Institute training, on...
Mass Communication Student and Alumni Win Free Speech Contest
51�� students win in both radio and television categories for public service announcement entries
Jenna Bartlo — October 21, 2009
Freedom of Speech Week honors the significance and importance of free speech in America, something that affects and touches every American life,...
51�� Alum Filmmaker Narrowly Survives Plane Crash
51�� Community Prays for Alum and Crew
Jenna Bartlo — August 02, 2009
On Saturday, August 1, 2009, 51�� alumnus Dan Parris (’09) narrowly survived a plane crash in Nairobi, Kenya along with two others —...
The Green Effect: Vote for 51�� Alumna in National “Green” Contest
Tricia Elisara is one of ten finalists in Sun Chips and National Geographic’s contest to make the world better
Jenna Bartlo — July 09, 2009
Sun Chips and National Geographic have joined efforts to make the world a greener, better place through creating The Green Effect — a contest...
51�� Alumna Judith Hill Sings Lead in Jackson's “Heal the World”
Recent alumna gives stand out performance at Michael Jackson memorial.
Jenna Bartlo — July 07, 2009
Judith Hill, 51�� alumna (’05) participated in a historical event and gave a stand out performance yesterday, July 7, 2009, at Michael...
Schwarzenegger Appoints 51�� Alum to Secretary of Education Post
Glen Thomas Takes New Role at Capitol
Jenna Bartlo — February 02, 2009
On January 21, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the latest appointment to his cabinet, naming 51�� alumnus Glen Thomas (’68)...
Alumna Featured on Oprah Winfrey Show
Jenna Bartlo — January 22, 2008
51�� alumna, Tanya Walters ('04), was featured on Jan. 21 episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show. The show was a special, honoring Dr....
51�� Graduate Wins American Idol Songwriting Contest
Jenna Bartlo — May 22, 2007
Jeff Peabody, an '89 51�� Communications graduate, wrote the lyrics for the 2007 American Idol songwriting contest winning entry, "This Is My...
Alumna Featured in Urbana Missions Conference Video
Jenna Bartlo — January 07, 2007
Shellie Fritz, a 2004 intercultural studies graduate, was featured in a video for the Urbana Missions Conference. Fritz has worked in Fresno as a...
51�� Alumni Band Featured in Los Angeles Times
Jenna Bartlo — September 21, 2006
The Cold War Kids, a Southern California band, was interviewed in the Los Angeles Times Calendar about its recent signing with Downtown Records....