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What’s Ahead for California’s Housing Crisis?

January 27, 2026

Homelessness in California has reached record levels as housing continues to become even more exorbitant: Nearly one-third of renters spend over 50% of their income on rent and utilities. The Feb. 19 conference, “California’s Housing Crisis: Roots of the Problem and What Lies Ahead,” will...

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Cal Lutheran Professor Earns Top Honors in International Choral Conductor Competition

Franco Basili placed third among worldwide participants in prestigious, three-day competition.

January 13, 2026

Cal Lutheran Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Museum of Ventura County Announce Innovative Partnership

The arrangement is collaborative, responsive and grounded in service to the community.

December 8, 2025

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

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State of CLU includes solid start to $25M fundraising campaign

Jan. 26, 2026

Pacific Coast Business Times

About $3.5 million has been raised thus far in California Lutheran University’s $25 million fundraising campaign, school officials say. The campaign was one of a variety of topics discussed at the Jan. 22 state of the university program titled “Where Dreams Take Flight.”

CLU president upbeat, launches fundraising campaign during address

Jan. 23, 2026

Ventura County Star

California Lutheran University President John Nunes began his state of the university address by recalling words of wisdom he received when he felt discouraged by society’s lack of confidence in higher education. He must believe relentlessly in the mission of educating leaders.

News In Brief: CLU professor places third in choral conducting competition

Jan. 22, 2026

VCReporter

Franco Basili, assistant music professor at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, excelled in the Fourth Romano Gandolfi International Competition for Choral Conductors competition held in Parma, Italy, Nov. 28-30.

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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.