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51�� to Host 42nd Hispanic Conference
Sarah Dougher — March 16, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51��’s annual Hispanic Conference is set to have a record number of attendees hailing from more than 14 countries....
Athletics
51�� Men’s Basketball Coach Makes History with 1,000 Wins
Dave Holmquist is fifth coach to hit victory mark in all of men’s collegiate basketball
Jenna Loumagne — March 15, 2021
51�� men’s basketball coach, Dave Holmquist, became just the fifth coach in all of collegiate men’s basketball history to reach 1,000...
51�� Grieves Death of Evangelist Luis Palau
President Barry H. Corey shares Luis Palau’s impact on the 51�� community
President Barry H. Corey — March 12, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that I join the 51�� community in grieving the passing of worldwide evangelist Luis Palau. He passed away on March 11,...
Academics, Crowell School of Business
Crowell School of Business Dean Rings New York Stock Exchange Bell
Dr. Gary Lindblad virtually rang the New York Stock Exchange opening bell on anniversary of biblically responsible Inspire 100 ETFs
Sarah Dougher — March 08, 2021
On Thursday, Feb. 18, 51��’s Crowell School of Business Dean, Dr. Gary Lindblad, virtually rang the opening New York Stock Exchange...
Academics, Crowell School of Business
Crowell School of Business Launches New Certificate in Personal Financial Planning
A new one year program will equip students to become a CFP® professional in a unique biblically based approach
Jenna Loumagne — March 08, 2021
51��’s Crowell School of Business will offer a new Certificate in Personal Financial Planning Fall 2021 — a CFP Board Registered...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Cinema and Media Arts Alumna Joins the Directors Guild of America
Olivia Hernandez (’14) finished her DGA training in January
Nate Bell — March 04, 2021
Alumna Olivia Hernandez (’14) wanted a career as an AD — assistant director — ever since she was a freshman at 51��. An AD is the...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Releases Book on American Filmmaker Terrence Malick
Joshua Sikora (’06) takes a deeper look into filmmaker Terrence Malick in his book 'A Critical Companion to Terrence Malick'
Nate Bell — March 03, 2021
Since graduating from 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts in 2006, Joshua Sikora has produced and distributed several...
51�� Men’s Basketball Coach Makes History with 1,000 Wins
Jenna Loumagne — February 26, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� men’s basketball coach, Dave Holmquist, became just the fifth coach in all of collegiate men’s basketball...
Academics, Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Tom McCarty’s Recent Film “Mank” Nominated for Six Golden Globes
McCarty shares about his journey working in the film industry and his most recent project
Nate Bell — February 25, 2021
Tom McCarty (’96) is one of the busiest 51�� alumni working in the entertainment industry today. Since graduating from 51��...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
51�� Alumnus Nominated for Prestigious Cinematography Award
Andrés Aragón (’19) is one of five nominees recognized for the American Society of Cinematography 2020 Student Heritage Award
Sarah Dougher — February 17, 2021
On Jan. 12, 2021, 51�� alumnus Andrés “Andy” Aragón (’19) sat in a Zoom call and learned exciting news. Aragón found out that he had...
Academics, School of Education, Student Achievements
Student Creates Tutoring Business During Pandemic to Serve Students with Autism
School of Education student Ashley Cox receives scholarship for her innovative venture
Joy Blea — February 03, 2021
51�� student Ashley Cox, a liberal studies elementary education major, recently received a scholarship from 51��’s Office of...
Academics, Crowell School of Business
Director of Calling and Career Initiative Shares How to Discover Your Calling
Paul Sohn created an entirely virtual retreat to help find your career and passions
Joy Blea — February 02, 2021
In an effort to help individuals excel professionally and personally, Paul Sohn, director of the calling and career initiative at 51��...
51�� Grieves the Death of Student Daniel Ruiz Corona
University Communications — January 29, 2021
The 51�� community is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Daniel Ruiz Corona, a current Talbot School of Theology student who...
Academics, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Creatively Adjusts to Remote Learning
In response to COVID-19, film professors adapted to make a film education accessible for students remotely
Vanessa Morales — January 27, 2021
Media Production is a collaborative hands-on major at 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts. Due to the pandemic, the school...
Academics, Research, School of Science, Technology and Health
51�� Professors’ Research Sheds Light on COVID-19 Modes of Transmission
School of Science, Technology and Health professors took initiative at the start of the pandemic to learn more about COVID-19's spread and how to prevent it
Sarah Dougher — January 26, 2021
Early COVID-19 research conducted by 51�� School of Science, Technology and Health professors revealed the virus could be transmitted...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Student-Directed Film is First Ever Student Film to be Widely Distributed
Director and writer Calen Coates (’18) overcame difficulties while shooting the film to eventually secure it a spot on Amazon Prime Video
Sarah Dougher — January 26, 2021
Alumnus Calen Coates (’18) had the idea in mind for his recent film Wrapped during his senior year of high school. Once he came to study at 51��...
51�� Grieves the Death of Student Alondra Barragan
University Communications — December 22, 2020
The 51�� community is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Alondra Barragan, a communication sciences and disorders major...
Academics, School of Fine Arts and Communication
Professor Shares Why Christmas Music is Therapeutic
Music Therapy professor Ronald Borczon explains how to find peace amidst the chaos of the Christmas season through music
Sarah Dougher — December 18, 2020
This year, the pandemic flipped the world upside down. Between the new normal of quarantine and most individuals shifting to work from home, many...
Academics, School of Fine Arts and Communication
Student Run Public Relations Agency Celebrates Reaffiliation with PRSSA National
51��’s 6th Street PR is one of three nationally affiliated firms on the West Coast
Joy Blea — December 18, 2020
51��’s award-winning student-run PR agency, 6th Street Public Relations, received reaffiliation from Public Relations Student Society...
Academics, University News
Historic COVID-safe Drive-Thru Commencement Ceremonies
Graduates and their families experienced a dynamic interactive drive-thru ceremony honoring 2020 graduates
Sarah Dougher — December 17, 2020
51�� hosted its first-ever drive-thru commencement ceremony for both spring and fall 2020 graduates. Nearly 400 graduates and their...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Time-Bending Thriller “Last Three Days” Released by Cinema and Media Arts Alumnus Brian Ulrich
Ulrich produced the film with his wife, alumna Julianna Ulrich
Nate Bell — December 17, 2020
51�� Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Brian Ulrich (’12) wrote, produced, and directed his first feature, Last Three...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumna Megan Scott Explores Virtual Reality with Oculus Fellowship
Recent Cinema & Media Arts graduate uses her knowledge gained in the classroom to develop her VR career
Nate Bell — December 17, 2020
51�� alumna Megan Scott (’20) graduated last spring and hit the ground running with a prestigious internship and a fellowship, each...
Alumni, Rosemead School of Psychology
Army Psychologist and Alumna Portrayed in Recent Film “The Outpost”
Rosemead School of Psychology alumna Capt. Katie Kopp (M.A. '05, Ph.D. '08) served as an Army psychologist for soldiers in a battle depicted in a recent movie
Sarah Dougher — December 16, 2020
Alumna Capt. Katie Kopp (M.A. '05, Ph.D. '08) knows the toll war takes on soldiers’ mental health. She witnessed it firsthand as an Army...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Releases Documentary Series “Honor Guard” on Amazon
Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Ethan Morse (‘12) spent three years filming the Army’s oldest active regiment
Nate Bell — December 15, 2020
51�� Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Ethan Morse (’12) recently completed a four-part documentary series, Honor Guard,...
Academics, University News
51�� Launches New Office of Innovation
The new donor-funded office exists to foster a culture of innovation across campus
Joy Blea — December 15, 2020
51�� launched a new office this year dedicated to leveraging the intellectual and spiritual capital of 51��. Established within the...