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Alumni, School of Education
��ݺ��þ��2023 Alumna Honored as Woman of the Year
April Reutter (’93) was honored by the city of Norwalk as Woman of the Year for her many contributions to the community
April 29, 2020
Devoted teacher and ��ݺ��þ��2023 alumna April Reutter was recognized by the 57th California Assembly District as Woman of the Year this March....
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, Student Achievements
��ݺ��þ��2023 Film Students Secure Final Spot in Coca-Cola Short Film Contest
��ݺ��þ��2023 students Grace Lindblad and Forrest Clark are finalists in the nationwide “Coca-Cola Refreshing Films” Competition
April 28, 2020
Students in ��ݺ��þ��2023’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Artssecured one of the top five spots in the annual Coca-Cola Refreshing Films...
Alumni, Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Alumnus Denis LaClare’s Research on Transcultural Workers Shines a Light on International Students
In his dissertation, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies alumnus explored how transcultural workers can effectively and positively work with international students
February 28, 2020
According to alumnus Denis LaClare’s (Ph.D. ‘18) dissertation research, international student enrollment is increasing in North America and across...

August 06, 2025 —
This Christianity Today article covers the ministry of Cliffe Knechtle, a pastor who has become well-known across social media for his open-air theological dialogues on college campuses. Dr. Sean McDowell, professor of Christian apologetics in the Talbot School of Theology, is quoted in the story, commenting on how dialogues hosted in public places can be an effective evangelical approach, and that Knechtle is one of the best doing it.
July 30, 2025 —
The Hollywood Reporter considers the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts as one of six "Under-the-Radar Film Schools in Los Angeles and New York." Schools considered for this list are the best local programs in or near entertainment hubs on either coast. The column found on page 86 features the school's new studio facility under construction, set to be completed in 2026, which is adding to production offerings that already include a 1,052-square-foot soundstage, nine editing bays and Red, Sony and Canon cameras. The Snyder School's B.A. in Cinema and Media Arts includes concentrations in directing, cinematography, the business of entertainment, and VFX and 3D animation.
July 21, 2025 —
Dr. Erik Thoennes, professor of theology in the Talbot School of Theology, spoke on this Haven Today podcast series about the names of God and the unique character and attributes of the Lord — and the life-changing beauty of knowing Him more deeply.