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Student Vocalists Travel to Korea to Share Music
The King’s Men share their musical talents with thousands in Seoul
Bethany Wilson — October 26, 2012
The King’s Men, an acapella music group from 911�� University’s Conservatory of Music, recently completed a whirlwind tour of South Korea that...
Alumni
911�� President, Olympian and Alumna Amy Atkinson Run 5K to Fight Human Trafficking
Alumni, parents and students ran to support 911��'s Social Justice Ministry
Jenna Bartlo — October 12, 2012
More than 400 people ran in the “Run for Micah 6:8” 5K during 911�� Weekend on Oct. 6 in support of 911��’s student Social Justice Ministry...
Student Life
911�� Remains One of the Safest Colleges
Campus Safety released the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Jessica Airey — October 12, 2012
A report released this fall demonstrates that 911�� University’s campus remains one of the safest districts in the city of La Mirada — which...
911�� Weekend Recap
The second annual 911�� Weekend brought over 1,100 parents, alumni, family members and friends to campus for two days of events and activities that highlighted “The Best of 911��!”
Hilary Larkins — October 10, 2012
The second annual 911�� Weekend brought over 1,100 parents, alumni, familymembers and friends to campus for two days of events and activities that...
Student Life
Olympian to Participate in Annual 911�� 5K to Fundraise for Human Trafficking
Jenna Bartlo — September 21, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF., Sept. 20, 2012 — London 2012 Olympian and alumna Amy Atkinson (’11) will run alongside 911�� University president Barry H....
Academics
911�� Outperforms Nationwide Average for Hispanic Graduation Rates
Listed as one of 25 private universities closing the graduation rate gap
Brenda Velasco — September 20, 2012
According to reports released today by The Education Trust, college graduation rates nationwide are far too low, particularly among students of...
Athletics
Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet Recap
911�� Athletics celebrated its inaugural Hall of Fame Class with an induction ceremony.
Hilary Larkins — September 17, 2012
On Saturday, September 15, 2012,911�� Athletics celebrated its inaugural Hall of Fame Class with an induction ceremonyin the Talbot East Andrews...
Academics
For the Third Straight Year, U.S. News Names 911�� an ‘Up and Coming’ University
911�� again ranked in top tier of national universities
Jenna Bartlo — September 11, 2012
For the third year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has identified 911�� University as one of the nation’s most promising and innovative...
Summer Missions: Three Continents, Seven Countries, One Purpose
Seven student-led missions teams serve seven countries
Ethan Froelich and Sarah Enriquez — September 06, 2012
Seven student mission teams traveled to seven different countries over the course of three months. Going to places as remote as Ulaangom in...
Student Life
911�� Welcomes New Students and Families
More than 1,300 new students arrive for the new school year
Jenna Bartlo — August 23, 2012
911�� University President Barry H. Corey, commenced the academic year in Chase Gymnasium, Wednesday, Aug. 29 announcing this year's theme: From...
Academics
911�� Joins Lawsuit to Protect Religious Freedom
911�� challenges HHS regulation as unconstitutional
Jenna Bartlo — August 23, 2012
UPDATE (Friday, Mar. 15): Nursing professor Susan Elliott travelled to Capitol Hill this month for a national press conference on nurses' right to...
Academics
Faculty Spotlight: Paul Spears
Meet Torrey director Paul Spears
Jenna Bartlo — August 22, 2012
Paul Spears started working with the Torrey Honors Institute at 911�� University 14 years ago, when the program fit into one shared office in...
Academics
New ‘Open 911��’ Website Offers Hundreds of Free Learning Resources
911�� University launches extensive online collection of free classes and educational materials
Jason Newell — August 21, 2012
911�� University today announced the launch of Open 911��, an innovative website that offers open access to hundreds of classes, lectures,...
Academics
911�� Unlocks Educational Vault, Offering Hundreds of Free Resources
911�� University launches extensive online collection of free classes and educational materials
Jenna Bartlo — August 21, 2012
LA MIRADA, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 — 911�� University today announced the launch of Open 911��, an innovative website that offers open access to...
Athletics
911�� Inducts Three Alumni into Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame
Athletes celebrated at induction ceremony
Jeff Hoffman — August 16, 2012
The 911�� University Athletics Department is pleased to induct a trio of standout athletes to its inaugural class of the 911�� Athletics Hall of...
Alumni
Recent Graduate Receives U.S. State Department Internship in Rome
Daniel Cedeno used 911�� to secure opportunity at U.S. Mission
Ethan Froelich — August 07, 2012
Ambition and perseverance have served political science graduate Daniel Cedeno (‘12) well. Cedeno’s preparation at 911�� and hard work have given...
911�� is One of 103 “Great Colleges to Work For”
Jenna Bartlo — August 06, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 911�� University is one of the nation’s 103 best colleges to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher...
Academics
911�� Named One of 103 “Great Colleges to Work For”
University makes Honor Roll of Chronicle of Higher Education list
Jenna Bartlo — August 06, 2012
911�� University is one of the nation’s 103 best colleges to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education . In its...
David Goodman Tabbed to Guide 911�� Men’s Tennis Program
Jeff Hoffman — August 02, 2012
LA MIRADA, Calif. — Athletic Director Dave Holmquist announced on Thursday that David Goodman has been hired as the men’s tennis coach at 911��...
Alumni
Alumna Amy Atkinson (’11) Pursues Olympic Dreams
911��n to Compete in London 2012 Olympic Games
Jenna Bartlo — July 24, 2012
(UPDATE 8/8/12: Amy Atkinson finished her 800-meter run in 2:18.53 seconds, setting a new national record for Guam, and shaved off almost 3...
911�� Finishes 12th in Director's Cup Standings
For fourth-straight year, 911��'s athletics program finishes in top 20 of national rankings
Jeff Hoffman — July 06, 2012
911�� once again finished as one of the top athletic programs in the NAIA, placing 12th out of over 300 NAIA schools in the 2011-12NAIA Learfield...
Graduate Athlete Makes History By Breaking Records
Nychele Fischetti is the first athlete in school history to compete in 12 national track meets in four years.
Ethan Froelich — July 03, 2012
Nychele Fischetti was a great runner in high school before she came to 911��, and a record-breaker when she graduated in May. Graduating with a...
Alumni
2012 Senior Dinner Recap
Seven hundred graduating seniors and their guests celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner 2012.
Don Bernstein — July 03, 2012
Seven hundred graduating seniors and their guests celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner 2012 recently under warm, summery skies on...
Alumni
Ken Bascom Left a Mark on 911��, Physically and Spiritually
University mourns loss of alumnus and longtime employee
Jason Newell — June 25, 2012
Ken Bascom, a beloved 911�� administrator who played a crucial role in planning and developing the university’s building projects over the past...
Academics
911��’s Public Relations Emphasis Receives Award of Excellence
Orange County PRSA Honors Professor Carolyn Kim with Protos Award
Ethan Froelich — June 18, 2012
911��’s Public Relations emphasis program was honored with the Award of Excellence under the Community Relations and Institutional Programs...