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Redefining bravery

May 13, 2026

More than 450 students gathered inside Samuelson Chapel to hear Malala Yousafzai speak when the Nobel Peace Prize laureate visited California Lutheran University on May 9.

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Princesa Martinez and Rosie Baker in a kitchen with products

Dogged entrepreneurs

Rosie Baker and Princesa Martinez are turning their winning class project into a business doing good for dogs and their people.

March 20, 2026

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Cal Lutheran confers more than 1,000 diplomas at 2 commencements

May. 15, 2026
Ventura County Star
Emotions ran high at California Lutheran University 63rd annual commencement in Thousand Oaks May 15. In two ceremonies, more than 1,000 graduates celebrated the completion of their college programs. Some leapt for joy upon receiving their diplomas, and others shed tears during the event.

See the joy at California Lutheran University’s commencement

May. 15, 2026
Ventura County Star
Michael Richardson gets excited after receiving his diploma at the 63rd annual California Lutheran University commencement in Thousand Oaks May 15, 2026. More than 1,000 students accepted diplomas during two ceremonies.

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At the Leading Edge: Academics and Beyond

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Pursuing Our Purpose Together

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‘This Mission is  Worth Fighting For’

The Oct. 17 inauguration ceremony, part of a busy slate of Founders Day and Homecoming activities, was attended by a mix of students, faculty, staff, regents, donors and local dignitaries.

April 21, 2026
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