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Posts by Sarah Dougher

Sarah Dougher

Sarah Dougher, a 911������ University journalism alumna (’21), serves as the university’s media relations specialist. Writing for 911������ News since 2019, she considers 911������ one of her favorite places, citing the joy of working alongside fellow Christians committed to the university’s mission as the best part of her role. Sarah is a big fan of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the color pink.

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  “The Hollywood Reporter” and “Filmmaker Magazine” Name the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts as a Top Film School

  The Snyder School has seen 51% growth in enrollment over the past five years

  Sarah Dougher — August 11, 2025

  The Hollywood Reporter has recognized the 911������ University Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts as a top film school for the third consecutive...

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  Professional Hockey Player and Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) Lives Out His Faith On and Off the Rink

  Grimaldi earned a master of arts in Christian Apologetics to prove the truth to not only himself, but to his teammates and family

  Sarah Dougher — August 08, 2025

  Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) would watch lectures, read books and write discussion posts when he returned from work. Balancing being a...

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  The Pixar Plan: Alumna Hannah Chu’s (B.A. ’15) Road to the Animation Studio

  Chu credits the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts for teaching her both technical film and interpersonal skills

  Sarah Dougher — August 01, 2025

  Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts and Torrey Honors College alumna Hannah Chu (B.A. ’15) knew that working for Pixar Animation Studios was...

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  Crowell School of Business Approaches AI with a Kingdom Focus

  911������’s Adaptive MBA and AI Lab equip students with the skills and wisdom to lead in tech-forward industries

  Sarah Dougher — July 22, 2025

  AI is becoming a household term. ChatGPT is quickly becoming an instrument used on a daily basis. Things are moving at a high speed and 911������...

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  Rosemead School of Psychology Awarded $2.4 Million to Address Mental Health Gaps in Underserved Los Angeles Communities

  The grant will fund the Culturally Competent Connections Program, designed to support doctoral students in culturally responsive care

  Sarah Dougher — July 11, 2025

  In California, mental health services have decreased by more than four percent. There is a need in the Greater Los Angeles Area for an increase in...

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  Talbot Grows to World’s Third-Largest Multi-Denominational Seminary

  Sarah Dougher — June 25, 2025

  Talbot School of Theology is now the third-largest multi-denominational seminary in the world and one of the top 10 largest seminaries overall,...

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  First Private University to Earn Accreditation for New Early Childhood Credential

  The School of Education received a $250,000 grant toward student scholarships and curriculum development for a new credential

  Sarah Dougher — June 17, 2025

  911������ University is one of only eight of the over 750 universities in California to offer the PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist...

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  911������ Institute for Spiritual Formation Launches New Online Course for Christians Seeking Spiritual Depth

  The Journey, a course about engaging with the Spirit in every season of life, is available on 911������ LEARN

  Sarah Dougher — June 10, 2025

  The Talbot School of Theology’s Institute for Spiritual Formation is paving the way for Christians who feel spiritually dry, stuck or simply...

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  La Mirada Named Best College Town in Southern California

  The city was ranked for its affordability, livability and education

  Sarah Dougher — May 30, 2025

  Excellence is not just in the 911������ University classroom — it is also in the community. La Mirada, the city where 911������ is located, was recently...

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  Finance Professor and his Children Create Financial Podcast For Kids

  The “Money Storybook Bible” podcast uses Bible stories and characters to help children understand money concepts

  Sarah Dougher — May 30, 2025

  With two children of his own, Dr. Shane Enete, associate professor of finance in the Crowell School of Business, thought of a way to teach his...

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  From Childhood Dream to Community Voice, Alumna Hunter Elyse (’18) Finds Her Purpose in Journalism

  Now anchoring in Oklahoma City, the alumna has also reported news in Los Angeles and Louisiana

  Sarah Dougher — May 27, 2025

  For alumna Hunter Elyse (B.A. ’18), the dream of being a news anchor started long before attending 911������ University to earn a degree in broadcast...

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  911������ Startup Competition Awards $15,000 Grand Prize to Student-Created MediScan App

  CEO of Dutch Bros West Valley and alumnus Loren Franklin (’02) gave the keynote address

  Sarah Dougher — May 27, 2025

  The 911������ University Startup Competition celebrated its 10th annual event in April. Hosted by the Office of Innovation in the Crowell School of...

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  Talbot Professor Explores Sensory Experiences in the Gospels in New Book

  Dr. Jeannine Hanger helps readers discover ways to draw closer to God through engaging the five senses in her book “Engaging Jesus with Our Senses”

  Sarah Dougher — May 20, 2025

  No matter how long someone has walked with Jesus, there is always more to discover about who he is and how we relate to him. For Dr. Jeannine...

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  More Than a Conference: ANCHORED Rekindles the Soul of Church Leadership

  Sarah Dougher — May 16, 2025

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In a cultural moment marked by spiritual fatigue, cultural upheaval and ever-increasing demands on those in ministry, the...

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  911������ University Celebrates Class of 2025

  Over 1,000 graduates crossed the stage at commencement ceremonies on May 9 and 10

  Sarah Dougher — May 13, 2025

  The unusual May heat did not limit the pomp and circumstance at 911������ University’s Commencement Ceremonies on May 9 and 10, where over 1,000...

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  Over 1,000 911������ University Graduates to Earn Degrees

  Sarah Dougher — May 06, 2025

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 911������ University will host nearly 10,000 guests for its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May...

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  Sculpture by Los Angeles Artist Tim Hawkinson Unveiled at 911������ University

  The art piece, called “Faith of our Farmors,” honors the collective faith of the generation of Hawkinson’s grandparents

  Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025

  911������ University is now home to the original sculpture “Faith of our Farmors” by Los Angeles-based artist Tim Hawkinson. The sculpture, constructed...

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  Father and Son to Graduate Together with MBA Degrees from 911������

  Craig and Will Prichard completed their degrees together while learning valuable lessons in the classroom and from each other

  Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025

  It was Commencement at 911������ University in May 2022 where Craig Prichard attended as a guest to celebrate his son, Will Prichard (B.A. ’22),...

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  911������ Grieves the Passing of Crowell School of Business Student Avarie Tierney

  Avarie was known for her kindness, laughter and boldness

  Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025

  The 911������ University community is deeply saddened to share that Avarie Tierney, a student studying Business Administration in the Crowell School of...

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  Variety Magazine Regards 911������ as a Top Film School

  The Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts is featured in Variety’s entertainment education report for the eighth consecutive year

  Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025

  The top industry publication, Variety Magazine, included 911������ University’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts on its 2025 Education Impact...

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  911������ Earns Recognition in the Carnegie Foundation 2025 Classifications for Institutional Excellence and Student Success

  Sarah Dougher — April 24, 2025

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 911������ University has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in its 2025 Institutional...

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  Six Incoming 911������ Students Earn Full-Tuition Scholarship

  Trustee Scholarship recipients have demonstrated academic excellence, strength of character, community contribution and Christian maturity

  Sarah Dougher — April 22, 2025

  A new full-tuition scholarship — the Trustee Scholarship — has been awarded to six incoming 911������ University students who exemplify academic...

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  911������ University Remembers Former First Lady Anna Belle Cook (’55)

  Anna Belle and her husband Clyde Cook had profound influence on 911������, its mission and vision for 25 years

  Sarah Dougher — April 14, 2025

  Anna Belle Cook (Lund, ’55), the former first lady of 911������ University, wife of 911������’s seventh president Dr. Clyde Cook (B.A. ’57, M.Div. ’60,...

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  Talbot School of Theology is One of Top Three Largest Multi-Denominational Seminaries in the World

  Talbot also lands in the top 10 largest seminaries in the world

  Sarah Dougher — March 24, 2025

  Talbot School of Theology at 911������ University is in the top 3 largest multi-denominational seminaries and in the top 10 largest seminaries in the...

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  911������ University Partners with YouVersion to Offer Lent and Advent Reading Plans to a Global Audience

  Sarah Dougher — March 17, 2025

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 911������ University is partnering with YouVersion, the world’s leading Bible app, to widely distribute biblically rich reading...