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Athletics
ŷ��ַ Women's Cross Country Team Starts Season as National No. 1
For the second year, NAIA names ŷ��ַ women's cross country as top-ranked program
Neil Morgan — August 28, 2014
ŷ��ַ is no stranger to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' top-25 coaches' poll, but it is rare air to find itself at No. 1 in...
Academics
New Public Relations Major Expands Student Opportunities
Industry growth and student interest fuels new public relations major
Camryn Hudson — August 14, 2014
Public relations is one of the fastest-growing careers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. With increased employment opportunities in the...
Athletics
Natasha Jackson Leaps Toward Olympic Goal
Alumna wins Pan-American Cup and places second at Canadian Nationals
Neil Morgan — July 23, 2014
ŷ��ַ alumna Natasha Jackson (’11) took her first international victory and the 2014 Pan-American Combined Events Cup title with her heptathlon...
Athletics
Andre Murillo Signs Pro Contract
Former All-American signs with German pro league.
Neil Morgan — July 21, 2014
Following his graduation from ŷ��ַ this spring, Andre Murillo is shipping off for the bright lights and big city of Hamburg, Germany. The forward...
Athletics
ŷ��ַ Leads NAIA With 19 Scholar Teams
Each varsity sport maintains a team GPA of 3.0 or higher to earn distinction.
Neil Morgan — July 15, 2014
For the third time in the last five years ŷ��ַ leads the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in Scholar Teams....
Athletics
Henry Earns USPTA Honor
Dee Henry gets Pete Brown Lifetime Achievement Award for service.
Neil Morgan — July 07, 2014
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. --- Dee Henry has served ŷ��ַ and the La Mirada community faithfully for over 40 years, and on a late-June evening she was...
How Will Supreme Court Ruling on Religious Liberty Affect ŷ��ַ?
Hobby Lobby decision may have implications for ŷ��ַ’s ongoing lawsuit against the federal government
Jason Newell — July 02, 2014
Owners of closely held private businesses do not have to provide free access to contraceptive drugs that violate their religious convictions, the...
Student Life
Contribute to April Jace Memorial Fund
Fund established for late employee’s sons
Jenna Bartlo — June 18, 2014
A memorial fund has been established for the family of April Jace, who died tragically on May 20, 2014. Jace had worked as a counselor in ŷ��ַ...
Academics
New “Conviction and Courage” Award Honors Legacy of Chuck Colson
Inaugural award given to late Christian leader at ŷ��ַ’s spring commencement
Jenna Bartlo — June 18, 2014
Christian leader Chuck Colson lived a life of biblical conviction with the courage to advocate for truth even when it was difficult or...
Athletics
La Mirada Partners with ŷ��ַ to Host Special Olympics Athletes
ŷ��ַ will house athletes from the 2015 Special Olympics
Staff — June 10, 2014
The city of La Mirada announced today that the community has been officially selected to participate in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games...
Athletics
Reba DePriest Named All-American
Junior pitcher makes a big impact and learns a reward.
Neil Morgan — May 30, 2014
ŷ��ַ made the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics postseason for the first time since 2002, and it would not have been possible...
Academics
ŷ��ַ Awards Inaugural Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
Jenna Bartlo — May 29, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ŷ��ַ will honor the legacy of the late Charles W. Colson by awarding him the inaugural Charles W. Colson...
Academics
ŷ��ַ Digital Conference Explores Ministry in a Digital Age
Staff — May 27, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. ––President and CEO of Sams Learning Designs Aaron Sams will headline the annual ŷ��ַ Digital Conference, a three-day event...
Athletics
Boone Farrington Named Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American
Senior third-baseman wins national academic recognition.
Neil Morgan — May 27, 2014
CoSIDA RELEASE Boone Farrington stood out on the diamond all season long as ŷ��ַ’s most polished offensive weapon, and now he becomes ŷ��ַ’s...
Academics
Rick and Kay Warren to Receive Honorary Doctorates at ŷ��ַ Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — May 20, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Saddleback Church co-founder and author Kay Warren will give ŷ��ַ’s Spring 2014 Commencement address on May 23....
ŷ��ַ Grieves Loss of Employee
University statement on tragic death of April Jace; donations welcomed to support family
Staff — May 20, 2014
The ŷ��ַ community has received word, with deep sadness, of the tragic death of one of our employees, April Jace, who had worked as a...
Athletics
Kathryn Ashford Earns All-American Status
First ŷ��ַ tennis All-American since 2004.
Neil Morgan — May 19, 2014
In the nearly 60 years of women's tennis at ŷ��ַ the Eagles have had just 10 All-American student-athletes, including just one in the time since...
Student Life
Pole Vault Reaches New Heights for ŷ��ַ Track and Field
Team becomes more nationally competitive with the increased focus on vault event
Camryn Hudson — May 16, 2014
For the second time in ŷ��ַ’s history, the women’s track and field team placed first in the outdoor Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC)...
Athletics
Five Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District Awards Leads District
Five Student-Athletes Get High Academic Honors
Jeff Hershey — May 15, 2014
CoSIDA RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif. --- With five Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District selections among its at-large sports, ŷ��ַ's...
Athletics
ŷ��ַ Leads GSAC In Scholar-Athletes
27 ŷ��ַ athletes earn academic awards in spring.
Neil Morgan — May 07, 2014
GSAC RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Westmont has long been known as the cream of the crop among Golden State Athletic Conference schools when it...
Creation Stewardship Week 2014
This spring semester Student Development sponsored a Creation Stewardship Week to foster on-campus conversations about stewardship.
Hilary Larkins — May 07, 2014
To start off the week, images of nature were displayed onto the Student Union Building Monday Night while “No Impact Man”, an American...
Athletics
Baseball Team Gives Their All On and Off the Field
Community service unifies baseball team
Emily Joy Johnson — May 06, 2014
Serving the community has been one of Jay Sullenger’s goals for the baseball program since he was selected to head the ŷ��ַ baseball...
Student Life
President Barry H. Corey and Students Minister to Families of the South Korean Ferry Accident at Relief Site
ŷ��ַ Univerity Chorale performs across South Korea in a 11 day concert tour
Jenna Bartlo — May 02, 2014
In solidarity with the grieving nation of South Korea, ŷ��ַ President Barry H. Corey and students somberly walked the half-mile path...
Student Life
World-Renowned Pianist Returns to ŷ��ַ to Perform 90th Birthday Concert
Camryn Hudson — May 02, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. –– Returning to ŷ��ַ’s Conservatory of Music, Menahem Pressler is slated to perform a piano concert in celebration...
Students Showcase Creativity Through Campus Outlets
Students display creative writing and artwork through a new event and a literary journal Inkslinger
Molly Magee — April 30, 2014
Student writers are getting a first-hand glimpse at the arduous and exciting process of getting published through ŷ��ַ’s literary...