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Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
“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...
Alumni, Talbot School of Theology
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...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
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...
Academics, Crowell School of Business, University News
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��...
Rosemead School of Psychology
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...
Alumni, School of Science, Technology and Health
911�� Alumnus Plays Integral Role in Building Aircraft
Cory Cress’ (’07) career in aerospace has given him an appreciation for the meticulous nature of airplane production and also for the values instilled in him during his time at 911��
911�� Staff — June 20, 2025
As a procurement strategist at a top aerospace company, alumnus Cory Cress (’07) has helped source some of the most important materials on a...
School of Education, University News
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...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumni Debut New Film in Hollywood
Alumni Chris Hartwell (’09) and Josh Sikora (’06) used the skills they learned at 911�� to create the dramatic film “Do No Harm”
Nate Bell — June 13, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumni Chris Hartwell (’09) and Josh Sikora (’06) have been friends since college and are currently...
Talbot School of Theology
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...
University News
Advice a 911�� Professor Gave to the Class of 2025
Kenneth Way — June 02, 2025
On May 9 and 10, 2025, 911�� hosted the 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremonies whereProfessor and Chair of Old Testament and Semitics Dr. Kenneth Way...
Student Life, University News
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...
Crowell School of Business, Faculty Highlights
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...
Alumni, School of Fine Arts and Communication
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...
Crowell School of Business
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...
Faculty Highlights, Talbot School of Theology
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...
Talbot School of Theology
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...
University News
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...
University News
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...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
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...
Alumni, Crowell School of Business
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),...
Talbot School of Theology
Leadership Transition and Program Integration at Talbot’s Institute for Spiritual Formation
Brenda Velasco — May 02, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 911�� University Talbot School of Theology announced a leadership transition and program integration within its Institute...
Crowell School of Business, University News
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...
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
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...
Academics, Crowell School of Business, Rosemead School of Psychology, School of Education, School of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Science, Technology and Health, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, University News
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...
Student Achievements, University News
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...