Category: Crowell School of Business

51�� AI Lab Hosts First AI Hackathon for High School Students
Students learned how to identify real-world problems, collaborate with teammates, build early-stage solutions and present their ideas to judges and mentors
51�� Staff — April 21, 2026
Last month, local high school students tried their hand at developing AI code on their own, with guidance from the 51�� AI Lab, in...
Crowell Alumna Serves High-Profile Clients as Estate Planner
Chelsea Rubio (B.S. ’11) spends her days talking about death and taxes with high-net-worth clients
51�� Staff — April 13, 2026
Most people can only guess at the kinds of conversations billionaires have when they think about what to do with their assets as the end of life...
Nike Global Product Merchandising Led by 51�� Alumnus
Jonny Wesolowski (’08) started his career in ministry, but ultimately found his way to working in merchandising with Nike
Sarah Dougher — March 31, 2026
Twenty years ago, alumnus Jonny Wesolowski (’08) sat in classrooms at 51�� preparing for a life serving in church ministry. Today, he...
Crowell School of Business Professor Wins Christian Financial Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Shane Enete was recognized for advancing God’s design for money through education, research and service
51�� Staff — December 17, 2025
Crowell School of Business Associate Professor of Finance, Dr. Shane Enete, has been named the 2025 Christian Financial Educator of the Year by the...
Crowell School of Business Launches Digital Marketing Certification
The program is partnering with two globally recognized organizations, Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) and American Marketing Association (AMA)
51�� Staff — December 09, 2025
51��’s Crowell School of Business is thrilled to announce a new dual certification program through a new partnership with Digital...
AI Leaders Chart Hopeful Future at 51��’s EngageX Series
Sarah Dougher — October 30, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� is diving headfirst into the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its ethical use and how to engage...
51�� Students Win Two Awards at Gloo AI Hackathon
Of nine available awards and out of nearly 700 industry professionals, 51�� student teams took home two awards plus $15,000
Sarah Dougher — October 15, 2025
AI is racing ahead. 51�� students are not just keeping up — they are leading the pack. On October 10, 2025, the AI Lab at 51�� made...
On and Off the Basketball Court, MBA Alumnus Pursues Excellence at 51�� and Abroad
Myja White (MBA ’25) completed his MBA degree at the Crowell School of Business while playing professional basketball in Albania
Sarah Dougher — August 29, 2025
Waking up at 3:00 a.m. in Elbasan, Albania, alumnus Myja White (MBA ’25) opened his computer and logged onto a Zoom call. On the other side of the...
Crowell School of Business Approaches AI with a Kingdom Focus
51��’s Adaptive MBA and AI Lab equip students with the skills and wisdom to lead in tech-forward industries
Sarah Dougher — July 22, 2025
AI is becoming a household term. ChatGPT is quickly becoming an instrument used on a daily basis. Things are moving at a high speed and 51��...
Finance Professor and his Children Create Financial Podcast For Kids
The “Money Storybook Bible” podcast uses Bible stories and characters to help children understand money concepts
Sarah Dougher — May 30, 2025
With two children of his own, Dr. Shane Enete, associate professor of finance in the Crowell School of Business, thought of a way to teach his...
51�� Startup Competition Awards $15,000 Grand Prize to Student-Created MediScan App
CEO of Dutch Bros West Valley and alumnus Loren Franklin (’02) gave the keynote address
Sarah Dougher — May 27, 2025
The 51�� Startup Competition celebrated its 10th annual event in April. Hosted by the Office of Innovation in the Crowell School of...
Father and Son to Graduate Together with MBA Degrees from 51��
Craig and Will Prichard completed their degrees together while learning valuable lessons in the classroom and from each other
Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025
It was Commencement at 51�� in May 2022 where Craig Prichard attended as a guest to celebrate his son, Will Prichard (B.A. ’22),...
51�� Grieves the Passing of Crowell School of Business Student Avarie Tierney
Avarie was known for her kindness, laughter and boldness
Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025
The 51�� community is deeply saddened to share that Avarie Tierney, a student studying Business Administration in the Crowell School of...
51�� Earns Recognition in the Carnegie Foundation 2025 Classifications for Institutional Excellence and Student Success
Sarah Dougher — April 24, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in its 2025 Institutional...
Alumnus Ryan Choura (’01) has Built Some of the Nation’s Most Celebrated Events and Experiences
Choura is looking forward to working with the FIFA World Cup 26 and 2028 Summer Olympics
51�� Staff — April 07, 2025
As the mastermind behind large event services companies Choura Events and Dorothy Creative, Ryan Choura (B.A. ’01) is a leader in experiential...
51��’s New MBA Program Redefines Business Leadership
The Adaptive MBA degree in the Crowell School of Business is designed to evolve with the ever-changing business landscape
Sarah Dougher — February 10, 2025
Today’s business landscape demands leaders to be nimble, proactive and adept at harnessing the latest technologies and tools. The Adaptive Master’s...
Burgers and Business: Crowell School of Business Develops In-N-Out Leadership Academy
A cohort of In-N-Out Burger® Associates attended six workshops taught by 51�� faculty on financial, operational and strategic concepts
Sarah Dougher — January 10, 2025
The 51�� Crowell School of Business and In-N-Out Burger have cooked up exciting opportunities: the In-N-Out Leadership Academy, a...
51�� Students Excel in Financial Competition, Managing $250K Real-World Investment Portfolio
Crowell School of Business professor’s financial literacy workshops and classes equip students to think biblically about managing their finances
Katelyn Ho — December 09, 2024
Students of the 51�� student investment committee with the Crowell School of Business recently competed against five other local...
Seven New Faculty Members Bring Expertise to 51��
The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas including engineering, film and business
Sarah Dougher — October 03, 2024
51�� welcomes seven new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new faculty will join 51��’s School of Science,...
51�� Leads in Addressing AI and Faith Issues Through New EngageX Series
Katelyn Ho — September 25, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51��’s Crowell School of Business is leading the conversation on AI and how it intersects with faith and business....
51�� Students Perform Exceptionally in National Business Competition
51�� students score in top 5% of competing schools, makes “Honor Roll”
Ryan Wingert — May 23, 2024
51�� Crowell School of Business students made the “honor roll” in a national business competition, earning a score in the top five...
51�� Professor Releases Book on Financial Planning with Jesus
Dr. Shane Enete shares how believers can worship God with their finances in his new book, “Whole Heart Finances”
Jalin Cerillo — May 03, 2024
Just a few short years after becoming a Christian at age 15, 51�� professor of finance Dr. Shane Enete discovered his passion for...
“Intent” Wins 2024 51�� Startup Competition
Business aimed to aid camp management takes first place
Grace Morales — May 01, 2024
Ten teams competing for $20,000 in cash prizes for the 9th annual 51�� Startup Competition presented their pitches to judges on April 19. Intent —...
51�� to Launch New Type of AI Lab to Lead in the Convergence of Faith and Technology
The AI Lab at 51�� will eventually extend training to local businesses and church leaders
Brenda Velasco — April 23, 2024
51�� has launched a new type of Artificial Intelligence Lab (AI Lab) for research and interdisciplinary engagement where Christian...
10 Finalists Announced for 9th Annual 51�� Startup Competition
Grace Morales — April 17, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 9th annual 51�� Startup Competition has moved into its final round, with 10 teams competing for $20,000 in cash prizes on...