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Leader in Educational Finance Joins California Lutheran University

Dave C. Lawrence brings experience in financial leadership to his new position as chief financial officer and vice president for finance and administration.

November 24, 2025

Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties’ Economic Health Depends on Undocumented Immigrant Workers

Undocumented immigrants directly contribute approximately $5.8 billion to Ventura and Santa Barbara counties’ GDP, according to a recently released report by the Center for Economics of Social Issues.

November 18, 2025

‘The Laramie Project’ Comes to California Lutheran University

The emotionally gripping play was written after Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998 in Laramie, Wyo., for being gay.

October 7, 2025

The Gallegly Center at California Lutheran University Empowers Students to Become Leaders in Civic Public Discourse

This center will play a pivotal role in students’ collegiate experience by helping to develop the critical academic skills and broad perspectives necessary for constructive dialog and civil public discourse.

October 1, 2025

Cal Lutheran in the Media

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CLU’s Nonprofit Leadership Center moves out of town to boost regional access, service

Dec. 5, 2025

Thousand Oaks Acorn

Those heading the area’s philanthropic organizations will soon have to travel a little further to get coaching for governing their organization from Cal Lutheran University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership. The center will relocate to Camarillo in June.

Make a difference: Support a cause in honor of the Borderline 12

Nov. 14, 2025

Thousand Oaks Acorn

Part of this year’s Borderline memorial was presenting attendees the opportunity to help make a difference in others’ lives by contributing to a cause dear to the hearts of the victims’ families, including a Cal Lutheran scholarship fund in honor of Justin Meek '18.

That All May Flourish

Oct. 29, 2025

Living Lutheran

We’ve all been impacted by rising prices at grocery stores in recent years. As the cost of food increases, food insecurity becomes a much more significant concern. Yet food insecurity has long been on the radar of chaplains serving at ELCA colleges and universities.

Stories From CLU Magazine

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News Highlights – Spring/Summer 2025

April 8, 2025

Sports Highlights – Spring/Summer 2025

April 7, 2025

Creating Opportunities

April 7, 2025

Uplifting Our Community, Peace by Piece

April 7, 2025

Where Training Meets Helping

April 7, 2025

Alumni Spotlight

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Alum’s Career Adds Up

March 27, 2025

Topping Their Charts

March 18, 2025

Through Thick and Thin

December 16, 2024

New La Jolla Lutheran Church pastor preaches ‘Holy Spirit-driven’ revival

Dec. 6, 2025

San Diego Union Tribune

Long before La Jolla Lutheran Church’s new pastor, the Rev. Jeff Tally '92, MDiv '99, began his tenure earlier this year, he was practicing for the pulpit.

Make a difference: Support a cause in honor of the Borderline 12

Nov. 14, 2025

Thousand Oaks Acorn

Part of this year’s Borderline memorial was presenting attendees the opportunity to help make a difference in others’ lives by contributing to a cause dear to the hearts of the victims’ families, including a Cal Lutheran scholarship fund in honor of Justin Meek '18.

Coaching Veteran Alan Major Joins USD Men’s Basketball Staff

Oct. 28, 2025

usdtoreros.com

Alan Major, MA '96, a veteran coach with more than 25 years of experience at several levels of basketball, reunited with Coach Steve Lavin as an assistant coach at the University of San Diego, announced on Oct. 28, 2025.