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

November 18, 2025

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.

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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.

Nunes ‘all in’ at CLU

Oct. 24, 2025
Thousand Oaks Acorn
Cal Lutheran University has a new president, but his face is a familiar one. Last week, just before homecoming weekend, the school held its annual Founders Day service and officially inaugurated Dr. John Nunes as its ninth president.

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Alumni Spotlight

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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.

Blau-Gilstrap wedding

Oct. 25, 2025
Idaho Press
Vivien Robyn Penoyer Blau '20 and Michael Stewart Gilstrap II, of Middleton, were married Sept. 21, 2025 at The Pointe, Lake Eufala, McAlester, Oklahoma, with Tierra McCutcheon Raper officiating.

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