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    VP of Columbia Pictures to Receive ŷַ Media Award

    'Sparkle' Producer DeVon Franklin Accepts ŷַ Media Award

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    STUDIO CITY, CALIF.,— Producer, author, writer and filmmaker, DeVon Franklin, will be awarded the ŷַ Media Award — an award honoring Christian...

  • Freshman swimmer breaks NAIA record

    ŷַ races with success at national championships

    Jessica Airey — 

    With a pair of top eight finishes, the ŷַ men’s and women’s swim teams enjoyed a fruitful season ending at the NAIA National...

  • Alumni

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    STUDIO CITY, CALIF., — Steve Taylor’s latest film, “Blue Like Jazz” — a decidedly non-Christian, faith-based film about a Texas Baptist’s romp...

  • Pitchfest to revolutionize networking at ŷַ Media Conference

    Filmmakers will have chance to pitch ideas to industry execs

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    STUDIO CITY, CALIF.,— In a speed dating format, Hollywood hopefuls will have the opportunity to pitch ideas to experienced film industry execs in...

  • Alumni

    Alumna Creates Art Piece for Los Angeles Riots Anniversary

    Museum of Tolerance to host the multi-dimensional art installation

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Wrapping plaster vessels in bubble wrap, artist and alumna Maggie Hazen (’10) prepared to transport her art installation piece commemorating the...

  • Student Life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    In honor of National Women’s History month and to help unemployed Los Angeles women at the Dream Center, ŷַ held a clothing drive to...

  • Kids Tennis Day 2012 draws record number of young students

    ŷַ’s men’s and women’s varsity tennis teams welcome kids and teach them to play tennis

    Abbey Bennett — 

    On March 30, ŷַ’s men’s and women’s tennis teams hosted Kids Tennis Day 2012, the largest event of its kind on a college campus. For the third...

  • ŷַ Center for Christian Thought to host inaugural conference

    Free two-day event features leading Christian scholars and philosophers

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, Calif., April 18, 2012 — The ŷַ Center for Christian Thought will host its first annual conference on May 18–19,...

  • Jenna Bartlo — 

    Professor and administrator Freddy Cardoza is passionate about the next generation of Christian ministers and Christian educators. More...

  • College campus talks sexual violence beyond rape prevention

    ŷַ gives voice to sexual violence victims

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Opening students’ eyes to the truth and reality of sexual violence, ŷַ ishosting Sexual Violence Awareness Week, themed “Give Voice,...

  • Students provide clean water for Honduran village

    ŷַ’s longest running ministry, the Honduras Water Project, continued with a trip during spring break

    Abbey Bennett — 

    While many ŷַ students spent their spring break relaxing on the beach, sleeping at their grandparents’ house or hiking the Grand Canyon, 42...

  • Academics

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    With the strong consensus of faculty and staff and the support of ŷַ’s vice provost, provost, and president, ŷַ is pleased to announce Paul...

  • Alumni

    Alumna appears on Joy Fit Club for extraordinary weight loss

    Liana Sims tells the story of her journey to a healthier, happier life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sharing her inspiring weight-loss story with viewers across the country, alumna Liana Sims was featured on the Joy Fit Club nutrition segment of...

  • Hollywood Leaders Slated as Speakers for ŷַ Media Conference

    VP Production at Columbia/Sony Pictures, VP Fox Home Entertainment, Academy Award Winning Director

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    STUDIO CITY, CALIF.,— Headlining the 17th annual ŷַ Media Conference will be Hollywood moguls such as DeVon Franklin, VP Production at...

  • Torrey Honors Institute professor publishes new research on St. Peter of Damascus

    Greg Peters has written on St. Peter, a previously undocumented monastic figure

    Abbey Bennett — 

    St. Peter of Damascus, a twelfth century contributor to Byzantine monasticism, has been largely understudied and undocumented until now. ŷַ...

  • Alumni

    Sacred Spaces of Orange County Bus Tour

    What a special day alumni and friends spent touring four unique sacred worship spaces in Orange County on Saturday, March 31st!

    Don Bernstein — 

    What a special day alumni and friends spent touring four unique sacred worship spaces in Orange County on Saturday, March 31st! Thanks to the...

  • ŷַ Celebrates National Women’s History Month

    Female students encouraged to pursue the calling God has on their life in a special chapel and luncheon

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    ŷַ joined the nation in celebrating Women’s History Month with a chapel and luncheon on Wednesday, March 28. Speakers, musicians and...

  • ŷַ Hosts Middle Eastern Crisis Conference

    Conference commences with traditional Shabbot dinner

    Jordan Zepeda and Ashleigh Fox — 

    More than 160 dinner guests commenced ŷַ’s Israel, the Church and the Middle East Conference with a resounding “Shabbat Shalom” on...

  • Brenda Velasco — 

    ŷַ hosted a live Twitter chat discussing the Newsweek cover story: "Forget the Church. Follow Jesus." The Storify of #WhoIsJesus found in this...

  • Music in Worship Student Performs on the Tonight Show

    ŷַ student has joined an emerging musical band

    Abbey Bennett — 

    Last semester he was attending classes, working to earn a degree in music in worship; this semester, he has recorded, performed and toured with a...

  • Alumni

    ŷַ alumna and professor takes the stage at the Academy Awards

    Carol Aspling conducts the Southern California Children’s Chorus at the Oscars

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    ŷַ alumna and current professor Carol Aspling had the opportunity to lead the Southern California Children’s Chorus (SCCC) at the 84th Academy...

  • Understanding the Middle East Crisis: a Biblical Perspective

    Joel Rosenburg to host conference at ŷַ with Chosen People Ministries

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Expecting 2,000 attendees, ŷַ with Chosen People Ministries ishosting “Israel, the Church, and the Middle East Crisis” conference...

  • Burgers and Basketball Event Recap

    On Saturday February 25, 120 President’s Circle members gathered together to celebrate ŷַ’s 104th birthday at the event “Burgers and Basketball.”

    Erin Olsen — 

    On Saturday February 25, 120 President’s Circle members gathered together to celebrate ŷַ’s 104th birthday at the event “Burgers and...

  • Jessica Airey — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On Wednesday, March 21, accomplished musician Paul Barnes will perform a series of piano pieces created by the extraordinary...

  • Alumni

    ŷַ honors exceptional alumni

    Seven alumni receive awards for their accomplishments

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    ŷַ enjoys recognizing their alumni for outstanding achievement by annually giving three awards: the Young Alumni Award, the Cultural...