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  • Academics

    Founder of Dream Center Speaks at ŷַ Fall Commencement

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Co-Founder of the Los AngelesDream Center, Matthew Barnett, addressed ŷַ graduates at the fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20,...

  • Alumnus Named Year’s Standout African-American College Writer

    The Hurston/Wright Foundation awarded Justin Campbell (‘09) for penning a Jazz-Age tale

    Trevor Gerdes — 

    This April, alumnus Justin Campbell ('09) received a surprising email that confirmed his talent as a writer. “I thought it was a prank at first,”...

  • Christmas Tree Lighting 2013 Recap

    ŷַ students, alumni and La Mirada neighbors crowded around hot chocolate tables bundled in unusual southern California necessities — coats and scarves — to participate in the university’s 30th annual Christmas tree lighting.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    ŷַ students, alumni and La Mirada neighbors crowded around hot chocolate tables bundled in unusual southern California necessities —...

  • Educators’ Lecture Series to Address Common Core Standards and Autism

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Significant changes are on the horizon for California schools due to the implementation of the Common Core Standards. To...

  • Athletics

    Swimmer Named NAIA Women's Swimmer of the Month

    Christine Tixier earned the first NAIA women's swimmer of the month award of 2013.

    Neil Morgan — 

    After qualifying for eight different national championship events through the first six meets of the season, Christine Tixier was named the...

  • Christmas Pageant to Inspire and Awe With More Than 200 Performers

    "Wondrous Night of Miracles" will be performed December 13 and 14

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — “Wondrous Night of Miracles,” a Christmas festival of sacred music, scripture and pageantry, opens Friday, Dec. 13. An...

  • Athletics

    Volleyball Coach Wins National Coach of the Year Award

    Aaron Seltzer named NAIA Coach of the Year after strong postseason finish

    Neil Morgan — 

    Every year since volleyball coach Aaron Seltzer took over 12 years ago has been a good year — a few of them great years — and 2013 definitely...

  • ŷַ's Athletic Programs Excel at National Level

    Eagles qualify for two national tournaments, five ranked teams in fall season

    Neil Morgan — 

    It was a fall season to remember for ŷַ athletics, as two teams made deep postseason runs and finished near the top in the nation, with almost...

  • Recent Graduates Perform with LA Master Chorale at Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Alumnus Arnold Geis ('12) will perform in the "Messiah Sing-Along" on December 11

    Danny Pinnell — 

    ŷַ alumni, Arnold Livingston Geis (‘12) and Matthew Kellaway (‘12), are singing this season with the LA Master Chorale (LAMC). The...

  • Founder of Dream Center to Speak at Commencement

    Jacquelyn Elissa Mota  — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Co-Founder of the Los AngelesDream Center, Matthew Barnett, will address ŷַ graduates at the fall commencement...

  • Women’s Soccer Captain Scores National Honor on Academic All-America® Team

    Senior Morgan Aukshunas joins a team of athletes distinguished by their grades

    Trevor Gerdes — 

    Senior kinesiology major and women’s soccer captain Morgan Aukshunas has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America team for 2013-2014,...

  • Doing the Right Thing: An Interview with Scott Rae

    Talbot philosophy professor Scott Rae releases new book on ethics and morality.

    Brett McCracken — 

    Scott Rae, professor of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at Talbot,just released the new book,Doing the Right Thing: Making Moral Choices in a...

  • The Advent Project: Transforming Bite-size Chocolates into Spiritual Delicacies

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Transforming the familiar Advent calendar — a cardboard home waiting to reveal prized milk chocolate — ŷַ's...

  • ŷַ Takes Steps to Boost Affordability

    Tuition increases kept to historic low; other measures underway

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Students and families entering the nation’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities this academic year experienced the lowest tuition and fee...

  • Academics

    C.S. Lewis’ Legacy Lives On: ŷַ Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Author’s Death

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Friday, Nov. 22 marks the fiftieth anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death. This Friday, the author, theologian and professor, will...

  • Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs: An Interview with Ed Curtis

    Talbot School of Theology Professor Ed Curtis releases new commentary book on Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs

    Brett McCracken — 

    Ed Curtis, professor of biblical and theological studies at Talbot, just released the new book,Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs (Teach the Text...

  • Athletics

    Eagles Serve Inner City Youth At Baseball Clinic

    ŷַ Baseball taught at-risk kids about baseball, school and the Bible at a clinic at Angel Stadium.

    Neil Morgan — 

    Rather than spending the afternoon doing homework, playing video games or even practicing with their team, ŷַ baseball players made the trip to...

  • Athletics

    Five Eagles Named All-GSAC

    ŷַ gets more all-conference nods than any other GSAC team, including player and coach of the year.

    Neil Morgan — 

    After finishing second in a very close race for the Golden State Athletic Conference, No. 3 ŷַ is leading the postseason awards race by a wide...

  • Midnight Madness 2013

    Over 2,500 current students and 400 prospective students filled Chase Gymnasium for ŷַ’s annual Midnight Madness pep rally!

    Hilary Larkins — 

    Over 2,500 current students and 400 prospective students filled Chase Gymnasium for ŷַ’s annualMidnight Madness pep rally beginning at 11:10...

  • Athletics

    Women’s Cross Country Team Captures the GSAC Title

    For a second straight year, the women’s squad wins the conference championship.

    Neil Morgan — 

    Simple brilliance has come all year long from the men and women'scross country squads, and it all came to a thrilling culmination on Saturday,...

  • Alumni

    How Can Christians Serve Veterans with PTSD?

    ŷַ authors explore effects of post-traumatic stress disorder on military families

    Jason Newell — 

    It’s one of the most life-altering war wounds that a service member can experience, even though it doesn’t leave a scratch on the body:...

  • Faith Regained, Veteran Aims for Degree as Student Athlete

    New scholarship helps student athlete bridge tuition gap

    Trevor Gerdes — 

    When Air Force veteran Jacari Miller returned to home soil after a tour in Afghanistan, his feet were on the ground but his thoughts were still...

  • Student Life

    Olives to Oil: ŷַ Harvests Historic Grove

    ŷַ harvested historic olive trees

    Sarah Enriquez — 

    Harvesting ŷַ’s historic olive trees, ŷַ is turning olives into olive oil. Former ŷַ parents, Gordon and Karen Wiebe, will...

  • Athletics

    Weststeyn only GSAC volleyballer to win academic honor

    Amy Weststeyn was named Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District, with a chance to be named Academic All-American.

    Neil Morgan — 

    In addition to being a multiple time All-American and multiple time all-conference winner, Amy Weststeyn can now add multiple time Capital...

  • Athletics

    ŷַ men's soccer hosts conference semifinal

    The No. 20 Eagles host Westmont Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.

    Neil Morgan — 

    The Eagles are set to host their first Golden State Athletic Conference tournament semifinal match in school history this Saturday, Nov. 9. No. 20...