Media Releases – Cal Lutheran News

District Attorney’s Office, Cal Lutheran Announce New East County Family Justice Center Partnership

The new location will strengthen access to services by providing a central hub for residents throughout East Ventura County while creating new opportunities to collaborate with the university.

August 4, 2026

Rachel Guettler Joins California Lutheran University as Vice President for Growth and Advancement

Guettler will start Aug. 17 as the senior leader responsible for advancing the university’s enrollment strategies and leading institutional growth through fundraising, partnerships and external engagement.

July 30, 2026

California Lutheran University Expands Strategic Communications and Marketing Leadership

On Aug. 1, Angela Fentiman will join the university as the vice president for strategic brand communications, and Amanda Savercool as the associate vice president for integrated marketing.

July 7, 2026

Cal Lutheran Reinstates Women’s Lacrosse Program

The NCAA Division III team competes in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

July 6, 2026

Acclaimed Scholar-Administrator Joins California Lutheran University as College of Arts and Sciences Dean

Matthew Gordley, PhD, is an accomplished scholar-administrator with decades of success at faith-based, private, mission-driven universities.

June 30, 2026

California Lutheran University Confers Honorary Doctorate to Celebrated Composer Morten Lauridsen

For the last five decades, Morten Lauridsen has been regarded as one of the country’s top living vocal composers.

June 23, 2026

Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival Celebrates 30 Years

This summer’s productions include “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” set in the 1920s jazz and gangster world of Chicago, and “Hamlet,” set during the Gilded Age, an era where American businessmen built extreme wealth and...

June 11, 2026

California Lutheran University Leader Named Chief Data and Analytics Officer

John Marsteen, MBA, will draw on his expertise in information technology and database design and development in his new role as the chief data and analytics officer.

May 21, 2026

Redefining bravery

More than 450 students gathered inside Samuelson Chapel to hear Malala Yousafzai speak when the Nobel Peace Prize laureate visited California Lutheran University on May 9.

May 13, 2026

California Lutheran University Commencement Celebrates 1,077 Graduates

The theme of the 63rd annual California Lutheran University commencement ceremony on May 15 is “Where Dreams Take Flight.”

May 13, 2026

California Lutheran University Discontinues Women’s Lacrosse Program

The NCAA Division III team competes in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

April 28, 2026

Cal Lutheran to Welcome New Marymount Scholars with $1.3 Million Commitment

A continuing partnership with the Marymount Education Foundation will expand opportunities for incoming first-year and transfer students heading to Cal Lutheran.

April 23, 2026

Cal Lutheran Students Interpret Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

The production features a script by fourth-year student Hadley Julca, who adapted the play through a child’s sense of wonder.

April 13, 2026

‘Earn-to-Learn’ approach offers path to full-ride college scholarship

Cal Lutheran is teaming up with The Steele Family Foundation to help exceptional high school students reach their full potential by removing financial barriers to a college education.

April 2, 2026

California Lutheran University Taps Pandemic Response Leader as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer

In the newly created position, Laureen Hill will lead the Enrollment Management, Marketing and University Advancement departments.

March 27, 2026

California Lutheran University Expands Board of Regents

Attorney and Ventura County nonprofit leader bring insights and experience.

March 23, 2026

California Lutheran University Student-Athlete Named to Allstate NACDA Good Works Team

Camden Hyde is being honored by the Allstate National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) for his leadership in community service, academics and athletics.

February 24, 2026

What Experts Predict for Ventura County’s Economy and Beyond

From serial government deficits to stringent growth controls, decisions made years ago have shaped the current state of the economy. And decisions made today will have major consequences for future generations. “Broken...

February 17, 2026

What’s Ahead for California’s Housing Crisis?

The Feb. 19 conference, “California’s Housing Crisis: Roots of the Problem and What Lies Ahead,” will highlight the economic and social dimensions of the state’s housing challenges.

January 27, 2026

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

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