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Cal Lutheran News
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Diversity & Inclusion

California Lutheran University Receives Over $2.9 Million in Grant Funding

September 16, 2025

Hundreds of California Lutheran University students will receive additional support for achieving their educational goals, thanks to $2,937,168 in grant funding the university has received in 2025.

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Census report shows U.S. Latino population larger than expected

Sep. 15, 2025
Pacific Coast Business Times
A new report from Cal Lutheran University’s Center for Economic Forecasting sifted through the recent United States Census Bureau report, believing that the Bureau’s “recent June 2025 official U.S. population estimates indicate strength for the economy.”

CLU, Gallegly settle out of court

Sep. 12, 2025
Thousand Oaks Acorn
Cal Lutheran University and former Congressman Elton Gallegly have put an end to their legal fight regarding the Gallegly Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement on the school campus.

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Alumni Spotlight

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Six to be inducted to Santa Ynez Wall of Fame

Sep. 15, 2025
Santa Maria Times
Six Santa Ynez alumni will be inducted to the Santa Ynez sports Wall of Fame prior to the Nipomo-Santa Ynez football game Friday night at Santa Ynez's Rio Memorial Field. The six are Meghan Mosebar, Josh Hartman, Chris Pace, Dr. Kelley Moore, Parker Colvin '13 and the late Ian McPherson.

Deputy Director Ashley Oddo Joins Editorial Advisory Board

Sep. 15, 2025
Correctional News
Correctional News is honored to welcome Ashley Oddo '08, Deputy Director of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR), as the newest member of the Editorial Advisory Board.

40 Under 40

Sep. 7, 2025
Pacific Coast Business Times
The Pacific Coast Business Times' 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 includes Cal Lutheran's Giana Gutridge '17, MBA '21.

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