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District Attorney’s Office, Cal Lutheran Announce New East County Family Justice Center Partnership

August 4, 2026

The new location will strengthen access to services by providing a central hub for residents throughout East Ventura County while creating new opportunities to collaborate with the university.

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Rachel Guettler Joins California Lutheran University as Vice President for Growth and Advancement

Guettler will start Aug. 17 as the senior leader responsible for advancing the university’s enrollment strategies and leading institutional growth through fundraising, partnerships and external engagement.

July 30, 2026

California Lutheran University Expands Strategic Communications and Marketing Leadership

On Aug. 1, Angela Fentiman will join the university as the vice president for strategic brand communications, and Amanda Savercool as the associate vice president for integrated marketing.

July 7, 2026

Cal Lutheran Reinstates Women’s Lacrosse Program

The NCAA Division III team competes in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

July 6, 2026

Acclaimed Scholar-Administrator Joins California Lutheran University as College of Arts and Sciences Dean

Matthew Gordley, PhD, is an accomplished scholar-administrator with decades of success at faith-based, private, mission-driven universities.

June 30, 2026

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Cal Lutheran partnership brings family justice center to East County

Aug. 7, 2026

Thousand Oaks Acorn

What looks like an ordinary house on a Thousand Oaks residential street corner near California Lutheran University is set to become a place where victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes can find legal, counseling and other support services under one roof.

Ventura County DA’s Office to lease Thousand Oaks home. Here’s why

Aug. 5, 2026

Ventura County Star

Plans for a Thousand Oaks family justice center moved a step closer this week. On Aug. 4, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a lease agreement for a home on the California Lutheran University campus.

Ventura County teams up with a local university to create a center to help victims of abuse

Aug. 4, 2026

KCLU

The East Valley Family Justice Center will occupy a home owned by California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. The 2,400-square-foot house on the edge of the campus will be renovated to accommodate a range of services to help crime victims and survivors.

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Sibling Revelry

April 21, 2026

News Highlights – Spring/Summer 2026

April 21, 2026

Sports Highlights – Spring/Summer 2026

April 21, 2026

Liberal arts prepare students for life — now and in the future

April 21, 2026

KCLU Radio’s Golden Voice

April 21, 2026

Alumni Spotlight

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California Lutheran University Leader Named Chief Data and Analytics Officer

May 21, 2026

Creating Opportunities

April 7, 2025

Alum’s Career Adds Up

March 27, 2025

The Indispensables 2026: Rosie Baker

Jul. 29, 2026

Los Angeles Business Journal

Rosie Baker '21, MBA '25, has been named to The Indispensables 2026 list of professionals who help make success possible.

The Rev. Erik Niemi

Jul. 21, 2026

https://highlandlutheranchurch.com/

The Rev. Erik Niemi, MDiv '01, has served the Highland Lutheran Church congregation in Le Center, Washington, since 2005.

Florida State adding former Texas, FAU coach Tom Herman to coaching staff

Jul. 13, 2026

On3.com

Former Texas head coach Tom Herman '97 is back in the college game. According to a report from On3’s Pete Nakos, the long-time coach is joining the staff at Florida State.