Cal Lutheran in the Media

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Jun. 16, 2026

NoHo Arts District

This summer, the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company performs A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Caitlin Arndt, under the stars to celebrate their 30th season.

The Cancer Support Community holds its eighth annual Hope Walk at Cal Lutheran University to promote awareness and education about cancer while raising critical funds to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer.

A Royal Celebration: Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival commemorates 30th year with ‘Midsummer,’ ‘Hamlet’

Jun. 11, 2026

VCReporter

Behold, the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival is about to grace the stage again at California Lutheran University. It’s been 30 years since the first Kingsmen actor took the stage. Thirty years of the Bard across so many different eras, costumes, music and even lines of dialogue.

Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival in Thousand Oaks June 19 to July 26

Jun. 11, 2026

Conejo Valley Guide

The Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival launched in 1997 with the production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and the goal of presenting the magical comedy every decade with a different theme. Now, as the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company celebrates its 30th year, it will again honor the tradition.

Join Cal Lutheran’s Fifty and Better program for its FABulous Summer lecture series!

May. 29, 2026

ConejoChamber.org

Topics include: Giverny’s influence on Monet’s art, archaeology and the “Odyssey,” the forces that compelled Japan toward WWII, what chemistry reveals about art’s hidden secrets and more. Summer activity classes include Zumba Gold and Beginning Watercolor.

Fabulous 15: 15 exciting events to watch for this summer

May. 21, 2026

VCReporter

Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival: Now in its 30th year, this is Ventura County’s version of Shakespeare in the Park, and it’s an excellent example of theater in general and the Bard’s timeless relevance in particular.

Cal Lutheran confers more than 1,000 diplomas at 2 commencements

May. 15, 2026

Ventura County Star

Emotions ran high at California Lutheran University 63rd annual commencement in Thousand Oaks May 15. In two ceremonies, more than 1,000 graduates celebrated the completion of their college programs. Some leapt for joy upon receiving their diplomas, and others shed tears during the event.

See the joy at California Lutheran University’s commencement

May. 15, 2026

Ventura County Star

Michael Richardson gets excited after receiving his diploma at the 63rd annual California Lutheran University commencement in Thousand Oaks May 15, 2026. More than 1,000 students accepted diplomas during two ceremonies.

A KCLU conversation with activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai

May. 13, 2026

KCLU

KCLU General Manager Mary Olson sat down with activist Malala Yousafzai for an interview during her May 9 visit to California Lutheran University.

Malala inspires CLU students to Dream Big

May. 10, 2026

KEYT TV

Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai shared a message of hope at California Lutheran University during a recent visit to the Thousand Oaks campus. The 28-year-old from Pakistan spoke to hundreds of students who filled Samuelson Chapel at a private event.

Malala Yousafzai speaks at CLU. Here’s how she’s inspiring students

May. 10, 2026

Ventura County Star

Hundreds of California Lutheran University students gathered May 9 to hear, as President John Nunes described it, the power of one voice that refused to be silenced — Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist for girls’ education and the youngest Prize laureate in Nobel history.

See images of Malala Yousafzai at Cal Lutheran event

May. 10, 2026

Ventura County Star

Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist for female education, shares a message of hope and inspiration to more than 400 students at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks May 9, 2026.

UCLA Latino GDP Project: Deportations May Loom But The Future Is Still Latino As Their GDP Hits Fourth Largest In The World

May. 7, 2026

Sierra Sun Times

Latinos are and will continue to be key to America’s future, according to the latest Latino GDP report from UCLA and California Lutheran University researchers.

U.S. Latino Economy Tops Japan, UCLA Report

May. 5, 2026

Spectrum News

Researchers at UCLA and Cal Lutheran released a report Tuesday showing the U.S. Latino economy has grown to the equivalent of the world's fourth- largest gross domestic product, surpassing Japan.

UCLA hosts briefing on latest Latino GDP, as it climbs past Japan to world’s 4th largest

Apr. 30, 2026

UCLA Newsroom

Latinos are and will continue to be key to America’s economic future, according to Latino GDP researchers from UCLA and California Lutheran University, who will share detailed statistics and provide context to the drivers behind this growth at a special briefing on Tuesday, May 5.

Student adaptation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” takes the stage

Apr. 24, 2026

Thousand Oaks Acorn

If you missed the student-produced “[Title of Show]” at Cal Lutheran University last week, don’t worry. Another student run show hits the stage this weekend. The Theatre and Dance Department will present a fully student-run production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” April 24-26.

Students take production into their own hands with “[Title of Show]”

Apr. 24, 2026

Thousand Oaks Acorn

With no adult supervision required, an all-student-produced musical opened before Thousand Oaks residents at Cal Lutheran.

CLU men’s volleyball falls in Final Four for 2nd straight year

Apr. 24, 2026

Ventura County Star

For the second straight year, the end of the postseason road came suddenly for Cal Lutheran men’s volleyball team at the hands of Springfield College.

CLU men’s volleyball readies for third straight NCAA Final Four

Apr. 23, 2026

Ventura County Star

In Episode 33 of Prep Period, Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino discuss a variety of local sports news, including Cal Lutheran men's volleyball's third NCAA Division III Final Four appearance in a row.

Local talent powers CLU men’s volleyball into another Final Four

Apr. 22, 2026

Ventura County Star

Braden Gonzales knows all about homecoming. Cal Lutheran’s star libero, once a standout at Thousand Oaks High School, played his first year of collegiate volleyball at Springfield College in Massachusetts before returning to Moorpark College and finally donning a Kingsman jersey.

U.S. Latino GDP surpasses Japan to become World’s 4th largest GDP. Rapid growth pushes Latino GDP to $4.4 trillion

Apr. 17, 2026

bankingpressrteleases.com

2026 U.S. Latino GDP Report: New data from leading researchers at UCLA and Cal Lutheran indicate that Latinos are key to a bright future for the United States.

U.S. Latino GDP is the fourth highest in the world

Apr. 16, 2026

KNX News

A new study from UCLA and California Lutheran University finds that Latinos are the key to keeping the U.S. economy afloat.

‘I was deeply heartbroken’: Lesson plans evolve amid Cesar Chavez allegations

Apr. 16, 2026

Spectrum News 1

Educators across California, including ethnic and race studies professor Lorena Muñoz, are having to rethink the way they teach Cesar Chavez.

UCLA study: U.S. Latino economy surpasses Japan, ranks fourth worldwide

Apr. 16, 2026

Los Angeles Daily News

The U.S. Latino economy reached $4.4 trillion in 2024, surpassing Japan to become the fourth-largest gross domestic product in the world, according to a report announced today by researchers at UCLA and California Lutheran University.