Issue 2 | �ۿۂ�ý

Issue 2 | Fall 2023

ALUMNI FEATURES ON CAMPUS ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

�ۿۂ�ý Athletics Officially

Heading to NCAA

�ۿۂ�ý’s application for membership into NCAA Division II is officially approved! This news, the most momentous in �ۿۂ�ý Athletics’ history, ensures the University begins NCAA competition in fall 2024.

John Jackson
President

“The myriad of good news stories at �ۿۂ�ý do not happen without the ultimate Good News of Jesus.”&�Բ��;

Letter From the President

As we begin the new academic year, �ۿۂ�ý continues to grow numerically and in our strategic ministry witness in the region. Praise God!

Accountancy

Regardless of where the economy is headed, businesses and other organizations continue to need professionals to manage their finances. �ۿۂ�ý...

Darnall Takes the Helm of �ۿۂ�ý Men’s Basketball Program

After an extensive national search, �ۿۂ�ý is pleased to announce Mark Darnall has been selected as the next head...

Digital Communication, Art & Design

By Paul Robbins, Program Director, Digital Communication, Art & Design When we launched a program called Digital Communication & Design...

Introducing Norm McDonald

It’s been said that storytelling is one of the oldest forms of communication, but most would agree, the medium has...

Kinesiology

�ۿۂ�ý now offers an exceptional five-year Bachelor to Master of Science in Kinesiology program. This innovative program seamlessly integrates...

Master in Counseling Psychology

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in five adults in the United States lives...

New Biochemistry Offering

�ۿۂ�ý has expanded its biology department to offer a full Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. For over a decade,...

Accessibility the �ۿۂ�ý Way

As a junior in high school, first generation college student Elvis Rodriguez didn’t see himself taking the collegiate route for his future. “I didn’t think attending college was a realistic option for me,” the sophomore said....

Accountancy

Regardless of where the economy is headed, businesses and other organizations continue to need professionals to manage their finances. �ۿۂ�ý has launched a new Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) degree that can be completed in as...

Alumni Giving Creates Opportunity

For most graduates, crossing the commencement stage marks the end of an era and the beginning of another journey chocked full of excitement and expectation. For many, the transition can be bittersweet, saying goodbye to...

Alumni Updates

In Memoriam Larry Stilgebouer – (1932-2023) went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2023 at the age of 91. His legacy is a testament to a life well-lived, marked by dedication, generosity, unwavering...

Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

There were many reasons James Rivers decided to attend �ۿۂ�ý to earn his undergraduate degree in English. Excellent academics, a Christian environment and the ease of applying seemed to do the trick. “After meeting with...

Brie Campbell

Playing an instrumental role in taking �ۿۂ�ý into NCAA Division II, Brie Campbell steps into the senior woman administrator (SWA) role. Stepping away from her former title of assistant athletic director of communications, she shifts...

Center for Bible Study

Theological education in United States churches is in crisis. On one hand, pastors and faith leaders around the country are sounding the alarm on an astonishing decline in biblical literacy among their congregations. On the...

Center for Church Health

�ۿۂ�ý is excited to announce the launch of a new Center for Church Health (CCH) to encourage and equip local church leaders. God loves pastors. He has called and equipped them for vital Kingdom...

Code and Sensibility: ChatGPT in Humanities Research

Few developments in the last decade have impacted higher education so suddenly and dramatically as the December 2022 release of OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT. Responses from within higher-education ranged from eager adoption to outright hostility, accompanied...

Darnall Takes the Helm of �ۿۂ�ý Men’s Basketball Program

After an extensive national search, �ۿۂ�ý is pleased to announce Mark Darnall has been selected as the next head coach of �ۿۂ�ý Men’s Basketball. “We had tremendous interest in this position, and Mark rose...

Digital Communication, Art & Design

By Paul Robbins, Program Director, Digital Communication, Art & Design When we launched a program called Digital Communication & Design four years ago at �ۿۂ�ý, we knew we were shaking up the traditional notion of...

FAA Grant Supports Aviation Academy

Last May, �ۿۂ�ý launched a new Aviation Academy program after receiving a $300K award through the FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program. The grant is designed to attract and train students for future...

Faculty Research

Richard Yang – School of Business Breaking through the Secular Mold: How to Cultivate Responsible and Moral Leaders in the Age of Rationalization In the world of business, to succeed means you have a great...

Father Knows Best…

Alumna Natalie Basaldua’s father saw serious potential in his five year-old daughter one day when the duo played a friendly game of catch. “My dad noticed I had a pretty strong and accurate arm for...

Finding his Niche in Counseling Psychology

Sometimes God changes our plans. We head out down a specific path only to emerge somewhere unexpected but often exactly where God can use us best. Jeff Machgan understands this process firsthand as he is...

From �ۿۂ�ý to News Production

Digital Communication, Art & Design graduate Julia Findley recently accepted a position as morning news producer for Good Morning Reno at Kolo 8, a Gray television station. “While I never saw myself working in a...

Getting an Education and on-the-job Experience at �ۿۂ�ý

Sophomore Nehemiah Howard knows where he is headed and �ۿۂ�ý is helping him achieve his goals and dreams. The 19-year-old came to �ۿۂ�ý as the recipient of a full ride scholarship, an honor given during...

Honoring Judy Holsinger | �ۿۂ�ý Music

�ۿۂ�ý’s music recording studio has undergone some hefty upgrades to better shine the spotlight on the University’s state-of-the-art commercial music program. A few weeks after students started the fall semester, a celebration took place to...

Internships Pave the Way to Professional Careers

We hear it time and again that internships are instrumental to landing the job of your dreams and for Richard Grimmett, theory proved true. Like many students, the pandemic caused Grimmett to relocate back to...

Introducing Carlix Tin Hang Lung

While most �ۿۂ�ý students come from California, there continues to be a growing number who hail from various regions across the United States as well as other countries. Senior Carlix Tin Hang Lung was born...

Introducing Norm McDonald

It’s been said that storytelling is one of the oldest forms of communication, but most would agree, the medium has changed tremendously. From hieroglyphics on cave walls to digitized memes on TikTok, knowing and understanding...

�ۿۂ�ý Athletics Officially Heading to NCAA

�ۿۂ�ý Music Students at Mount Hermon

Last summer, �ۿۂ�ý Music students gained valuable experience serving at Mount Hermon Christian camp located in the Santa Cruz mountains. The students were on staff, leading worship for Mount Hermon’s Ponderosa Lodge geared for middle...

�ۿۂ�ý’s Newest Tradition

From tug of wars to dance marathons to trivia, most colleges have a favorite tradition and �ۿۂ�ý is not exempt. The Penguin Mailbox, Rikki Tikki, Nationball, late night breakfasts or the Warrior Walk are now...

Kinesiology

�ۿۂ�ý now offers an exceptional five-year Bachelor to Master of Science in Kinesiology program. This innovative program seamlessly integrates undergraduate and graduate coursework, allowing students to expedite their educational journey while gaining a competitive...

�ۿۂ�ý Athletics Officially

Heading to NCAA

“The myriad of good news stories at �ۿۂ�ý do not happen without the ultimate Good News of Jesus.”&�Բ�����;

Letter From the President

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“The myriad of good news stories at �ۿۂ�ý do not happen without the ultimate Good News of Jesus.”&�Բ��;