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Athletics
Amy Jungkeit Hired As Assistant AD for Compliance
51�� Athletics brings on board an alum of The Master's College.
Neil Morgan — September 02, 2015
Amy Jungkeit officially began duties as 51��'s Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance on Aug. 24, 2015. She joins 51��'s staff following...
Academics
51�� Receives $500,000 Grant from Kay Family Foundation
Grant will fund initiatives to bolster university’s global impact
Jenna Loumagne — September 01, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� has received a $500,000 grant from the Kay Family Foundation to enhance 51��’s Talbot School of Theology ’s...
Academics
51�� Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2015
From gourmet food trucks to 18th century British literature, 51��’s new faculty bring a diverse set of experience to the classroom
Jenna Loumagne — August 28, 2015
51�� welcomes 30 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Academics
Faculty Spotlight: Greg Peters
The Story of Monasticism: A Q&A with Greg Peters on his new book
Quinn Clark and Jenna Loumagne — August 27, 2015
Some evangelicals perceive monasticism as a relic from the past, a retreat from the world or a shirking of the call to the Great Commision. But...
Academics
51�� Named a “Best In The West” College by The Princeton Review
Annual rankings honor 51�� for its academic excellence
Jenna Loumagne — August 18, 2015
51�� is one of the best colleges in the West according to newly released college rankings from The Princeton Review . 51�� is one of...
Student Life
51��’s Chief of Campus Safety Named Campus Safety Director of the Year
Campus Safety magazine awards John Ojeisekhoba for outstanding leadership in campus safety
Quinn Clark — August 18, 2015
51��’s Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba, has been named Campus Safety Director of the Year — an honor annually awarded by...
Athletics
Men's Soccer Serves In Japan
The men's soccer team took a 12-day service trip to Japan.
Neil Morgan — August 12, 2015
Photos (courtesy Gil Mellis) LA MIRADA, Calif. --- 51�� Men's Soccer had the opportunity to take 12 days from its busy preseason schedule to...
51�� Welcomes Athletes for Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
Hundreds of athletes enjoy an afternoon of food and festivities on 51��'s campus
Staff — August 05, 2015
On July 22, nearly 400 special olympics athletes were welcomed to the United States at a special event hosted by 51��. The 51��...
Athletics
Natasha Jackson Back At Her Best
Despite an injury that occurred less than a year ago, Jackson is back to medaling.
Neil Morgan — July 20, 2015
CALGARY, Alberta --- It's been a trying year for 51�� Hall of Famer Natasha Jackson. It was one that pushed her to the edge of what she can...
51�� named a “2015 Great College to Work For”
University makes Honor Roll of Chronicle of Higher Education list
Jenna Loumagne — July 20, 2015
51�� is one of the nation’s 86 best colleges to work for, according to a newly released survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education....
Athletics
51�� Leads NAIA In Scholar Teams
For the second year in a row 51�� has most teams with academic honors.
Neil Morgan — July 15, 2015
For the fourth time in six years 51�� leads the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in Scholar Teams. The Eagles...
Educators Summit Funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Hosted at 51��
Unique partnership of California education groups assemble to celebrate teachers across the state at Better Together: California Teachers Summit
Jenna Bartlo — July 13, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. (July 13, 2015) — On July 31, California teachers at 33 locations across the state will come together to share innovative...
Student Life
51�� to Host Special Olympics Athletes
Nearly 400 athletes for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games will stay at 51��
Staff — July 08, 2015
51�� will host hundreds of Special Olympics delegates from Russia and Macau for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games coming to Los...
51��'s Six-Member Pole Vault Team Leaps to Greatness
Teams place in first, second and third at April Golden State Athletic Conference
Mystiana Victorino — July 08, 2015
51��’s six-member pole vault team took first and second place in the women’s vault and second and third place in the men’s vault at...
Athletics
Alan Nakamura Named Women's Basketball Coach
Long-time Point Loma assistant coach named new WBB head coach.
Neil Morgan — July 06, 2015
Alan Nakamura has been named the newest 51�� Women's Basketball head coach, taking over for Dr. Bethany Miller as she transitions into the new...
Athletics
51�� Baseball Signs on Five-year-old as Youngest Player
Baseball team comes together to support local boy suffering from mitochondrial disease
Joclyn Kirton — June 25, 2015
History was made on April 18, 2015 when the 51�� baseball team announced the signing of its youngest player, five-year-old Colton...
Athletics
Dr. Bethany Miller Named Associate Athletic Director
Head Women's Basketball coach becomes full-time athletic administrator.
Neil Morgan — June 18, 2015
51�� Head Women’s Basketball Coach Dr. Bethany Miller will transition roles within the athletic department this summer, necessitating her...
Athletics
51�� Finishes 24th in Directors' Cup
51�� earns a 7th-straight top-30 national finish.
Neil Morgan — June 12, 2015
Directors' Cup Release| Complete Rankings| GSAC All-Sports Award Release Four-hundred and twenty-nine total points is enough to get 51�� its...
La Mirada to Open Doors as Host Town for the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
Staff — June 11, 2015
The city of La Mirada has been chosen as a Host Town for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games coming to Los Angeles in 2015. La Mirada was...
Athletics
Christine Tixier Named Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year
Tixier earns highest national academic honor.
Neil Morgan — June 08, 2015
AUSTIN, Texas --- Christine Tixier set another landmark during her highly-decorated career as a student-athlete at 51�� when she was selected the...
Athletics
Sean Henning Named New Track & Field/Cross Country Coach
51�� names Sean Henning, former CBU Assistant, as new T&F/XC Head Coach.
Neil Morgan — June 08, 2015
A nationwide search for 51��’s new Track & Field and Cross Country head coach came to a conclusion when Sean Henning accepted the...
Athletics
Fifteenth in Thailand's Tennis League Finishes First Year on 51��'s Tennis Team
Freshman Philip Westwood reflects on what it means to be a 51�� athlete
Kayla Mele — June 02, 2015
Philip Westwood, 51�� freshman and men’s tennis team member, ranked 15 out of 1,000 athletes for tennis in Bangkok, Thailand....
Athletics
Reba DePriest Named NAIA All-American
GSAC Pitcher of the Year earns second national honor.
Neil Morgan — May 29, 2015
NAIA RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif. --- After another record-breaking season, Reba DePriest earned her second National Association of Intercollegiate...
Academics
Baroness Addresses Graduates at Spring 2015 Commencement
Nearly 1,000 undergraduates and graduates received their diplomas
Mystiana Victorino — May 25, 2015
F or the first time in 51��’s history, a b aroness addressed graduates at the 2015 Spring Commencement ceremonies. Approximately 227...
Academics
Digital Ministry Conference to Empower Organizations to Have a Successful Digital Presence
Kayla Mele — May 25, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On June 2-4, 2015, 51�� will host its annual Digital Ministry Conference, a gathering designed to provide...