News and Features
News and Features
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News and Features

Alumni in the Media

Paid internships support future public health leaders

Oct. 29, 2024
Kaiserpermanente.org
California Lutheran University alumnus Anthony Garay '24 uses bilingual-bicultural fluency to connect with community clinic patients who set him on a course for his chosen career.

Port Washington’s Lutheran Church of Our Savior announces new Pastor

Sep. 9, 2024
Port Washington News
The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Port Washington has announced Pastor Rebekah Swanson as its new full-time pastor. Swanson received her master of divinity from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary of California Lutheran University in 2017, and has served congregations in Bellingham...

TOArts board welcomes members

Aug. 9, 2024
Thousand Oaks Acorn
The fundraising and presenting partner of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center’s performing arts center is getting some new leadership. Joining the TOArts board of directors are Karen Davis, MBA '95, and Keith Wintermute.

Martinez, Nakisozi motivated by Noble’s dedication

Jul. 24, 2024
Monitor (Uganda edition)
As rower Kathleen Noble rolls out for her second Olympics, she will leave two cheerleaders on the “shores” of Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Uganda: her coach James Martinez, EdD ’15, and team leader Batenga Nakisozi.

Chamber reveals its 40 Under Forty

Jul. 12, 2024
Thousand Oaks Acorn
The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s installment of the 40 Under Forty Awards, which include Cal Lutheran University's Destiny Lewis, MS '23.

Hanley new principal at Mesa Verde Middle School

Jun. 29, 2024
Moorpark Acorn
Moorpark Unified School District announced that alumna Erin Hanley, Administrative Services Credential ’23, will assume the duties of principal at Mesa Verde Middle School, effective July 1.

Dr. Loretta Denering appointed Behavioral Health Director

Jun. 18, 2024
Ventura County News Channel
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors, in concurrence with the County Executive Officer and the Health Care Agency Director, has appointed alumna Loretta Denering, Clinical Psychology’11, the new Behavioral Health Director.

Jarecky is Orkney’s replacement at Triunfo water

Mar. 29, 2024
The Acorn
The Triunfo Water and Sanitation District board of directors named MBA alumnus Carl Jarecky to fill a board vacancy created when former member Janna Orkney resigned on Jan. 29.

Disney Star Jason Dolley ‘Memba Him?!

Mar. 14, 2024
TMZ
American actor and musician Jason Dolley was just a teen in 2006 when he rose into child stardom -- starring on hit Disney shows ... like playing Virgil Fox on "Minutemen", Pete Ivey on "Hatching Pete" and PJ Duncan on "Good Luck Charlie".

New leadership at Sisters church

Jan. 23, 2024
The Nugget
Following a lengthy search process, Reverend Liliana Stahlberg has been called to fill the position of Rector at the Episcopal Church of The Transfiguration in Sisters.

Tomas Calvo receives award at world famous hotel

Nov. 15, 2023
KUAM News
In a remarkable achievement, Tomas Calvo, a proud son of Guam, has been recognized as the Employee of the Quarter at the prestigious Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles.

Carpinteria Selects Michael P. Ramirez as New City Manager

Nov. 2, 2023
Edhat.com
The City Council announced the selection of Michael P. Ramirez, MPPA ’21, as the next City Manager pending approval of an employment agreement, which will be addressed during an upcoming Regular City Council Meeting.

BELLS RING: Who is Ashley Reagan married to?

May. 13, 2023
The Sun U.S.
Ashley Reagan ’05, Psychology, best known for being a descendant of a former United States President, and police officer, Joe Dunster, tied the knot in early May at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel church.

Culver City Appoints Jason Sims as New Police Chief

May. 16, 2023
KFI Radio AM 640
Jason Sims, MPPA ’05, Culver City's interim police chief, has been named the city's new top cop. A native of Ventura, Sims was hired by Culver City in 2000 and worked various assignments, including as a robbery/homicide detective and for the Culver City Police Department's Crime Impact...

Sims Confirmed as CCPD Chief

May. 16, 2023
Culver City Crossroads
After serving as Interim Police Chief since the departure of Manny Cid, Jason Sims, MPPA ’05, was confirmed by the Culver City council in closed session at the meeting on May 15, 2023.

“God will make a way” Pastor Niveen Sarras on breaking barriers

May. 16, 2023
Living Lutheran
The ELCA ordained Niveen Ibrahim Sarras, MDiv ’16, PLTS, a Palestine native, in 2016, and she now serves as pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Neenah, Wis. She came to the United States because the ELCJHL didn’t ordain women at that time.