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Cal Lutheran Begins 2025-26 Academic Year with Improved Student Experience

August 20, 2025

The 2025-2026 school year begins at California Lutheran University on Aug. 25 with over 1,000 incoming undergraduate and graduate students.

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California Latino GDP Surges Past $1 Trillion

If California Latinos were an independent state, their GDP would be the nation’s sixth-largest state GDP, according to the 2025 California Latino GDP Report by researchers at California Lutheran University and UCLA.

July 23, 2025

Cal Lutheran in the Media

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Jewish Student-Athletes Take Center Stage Through Blue Square NIL Program

Aug. 18, 2025
Jewish Press of Tamps Bay
The Blue Square Athlete Ambassador Program seeks to elevate the stories of Jewish student-athletes, including Cal Lutheran's Ze'ev Remer '26, by providing them with platforms to express their heritage, challenge stereotypes and build bridges across campus communities.

CLU president says cuts, changes part of long-term strategy

Aug. 18, 2025
Ventura County Star
John Nunes is aware that many doubt the value of higher education, but the California Lutheran University president said he is doing everything he can to ensure the Thousand Oaks institution succeeds long term.

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Alumni Spotlight

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Jewish Student-Athletes Take Center Stage Through Blue Square NIL Program

Aug. 18, 2025
Jewish Press of Tamps Bay
The Blue Square Athlete Ambassador Program seeks to elevate the stories of Jewish student-athletes, including Cal Lutheran's Ze'ev Remer '26, by providing them with platforms to express their heritage, challenge stereotypes and build bridges across campus communities.

Royal grads fill key district positions

Aug. 16, 2025
Simi Valley Acorn
As local students returned to school this week in Simi Valley, two Royal High School graduates found themselves learning the ropes right along with students: Reina Zapata and Patricia Myszkowski, TC '14.

Rachael Reagan

Aug. 10, 2025
13ABC.com
Rachael (Maurer '16) Reagan anchors FOX34 News at Nine weeknights. Rachael graduated from California Lutheran University, where she earned awards for excellence in news and sports reporting. She was also a student-athlete, running the 100 meter hurdles on the track and field team.

Diversity and Inclusion

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At the Leading Edge: Academics and Beyond

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Pursuing Our Purpose Together

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Hope Gonzalez looking at a banner for SPF805

Making Waves

Sophomore Hope Gonzalez is gaining recognition for her entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic efforts to protect our oceans.

March 25, 2025
Moises running an ultra marathon

Running for Good

Moises Velasquez is starting to make a difference for his community before graduation through his undergraduate research into the impact of fitness on the mental health of Latino youth.

February 12, 2025

Turning Passion into Purpose

Music has been a colossal part of Jasmine Keys' life. Now, as a high school teacher, she seeks to inspire students to love the art form as much as she does.

December 13, 2024
Jazzy Colbert in front of her jewelry display

Being Jazzy

After completing a unique interdisciplinary degree, Jazzy Colbert is ready to launch into a creative career aimed at helping those living with OCD — starting with her new book.

May 7, 2024