Point Loma Nazarene University

As our basketball season has come to a close, we want to get a quick moment to celebrate the amazing success of one of our standout student athletes, Luke Haupt, and his family’s hoops legacy as explored in this spotlight by the San Diego Union-Tribune:

Haupt family’s hoops legacy continues with Luke, a standout for Point Loma Nazarene For most of the last 50 years, a Haupt has been playing basketball in San Diego County

Professor Emeritus Carl Winderl’s newest poetry book imagines new parables from Jesus.

Carl Winderl Channels Mary’s Voice in The Lost Parables of Jesus Carl Winderl, Ph.D., is a professor emeritus of writing at PLNU who has just released a collection of poetry, imagining new parables that Jesus could have told.

Calculating risks can be difficult when it comes to your work and career. Here are some ways you can take calculated chances that can help you succeed.

How to Take Career Risks Without Losing it All Calculating risks can be difficult, here are some ways we are able to take calculated chances which can help us succeed.

An organizational leadership degree can prepare you for diverse leadership positions in a variety of organizations. See why this path may be a good fit for you.

What is an Organizational Leadership Degree? An organizational leadership degree can prepare you for diverse leadership positions in a variety of organizations. See why this path may be a good fit for you.

One of our favorite parts of is the celebrations during "Grateful for PLNU Day," where we are delighted to see how our students express their gratitude for our community and university through the various opportunities highlighted today! 🙏 💚 💛

Learn more about our current fundraiser at http://www.pointloma.edu/marchmatch!

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. - Colossians 1:16

Chris Lynch has been able to challenge himself to use his passions, interests, and skills for the benefit of others.

Strengthened to Serve: Chris Lynch For Chris Lynch, PLNU has been a place to grow both his faith and his leadership. A data science major, rugby captain, and leader of Ministry with Mexico, Lynch finds purpose in serving others.

Learn about PLNU alum Stephanie Perez and how she works to instigate change as a legal assistant at the Immigration Center for Women and Children, a nonprofit organization that works to provide security and stability for those in need.

“Service Above Self” — A Favorite Phrase of Alum Stephanie Perez Stephanie Perez works to inspire change as a legal assistant at the Immigration Center for Women and Children.

We are pleased to announce that Heather Cordell, a proud PLNU alum, has accepted the position of Vice President for University Advancement.

Heather brings nearly two decades of advancement leadership experience in Christian higher education, with a proven track record in donor cultivation, fundraising campaigns, and philanthropic partnerships.

Please join us in welcoming Heather!

Earning a master’s in special education can empower you to make a difference in people’s lives. See why earning your degree in this field might make sense for you and what career opportunities are available for M.S. in Special Education degree holders.

9 Careers You Can Pursue with a Master’s in Special Education Earning a master’s in special education can empower you to make a difference in people’s lives. See why earning your degree in this field might make sense for you.

With a little out-of-the-box thinking, plants found within lakes and lagoons are being transformed to improve food accessibility and environmental sustainability. PLNU alum, Sheldon Compton unpacks the process of creating a plant-based protein.

Changing the Plant-Based Foods Industry If you were looking for the next big thing in plant-based foods, chances are you weren’t looking at duckweed.

Since the inception of , our generous alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff have given over $2.2 million in support of students through the Loma Fund. Give this March and join us in supporting the students and mission of PLNU.

www.pointloma.edu/marchmatch

For the third time in school history, our PLNU men’s basketball program will play TONIGHT for a chance to make the NCAA Division II Tournament quarterfinal round.🏀 🤩

Read more in this great highlight by the San Diego Union-Tribune! https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/03/16/plnu-wins-again-advances-to-mondays-regional-final/

Discovering what you're meant to do with your academic experience can be a difficult journey. If you’re curious about what you can do with a master’s in biology, check out this article and explore your options.

What Can You Do with a Master's in Biology? Whether you’re a teacher looking to increase your earning potential or an undergraduate student preparing to further your studies, a master’s in biology can help take your career to the next level.

Jarel Paguio uses his skills as a piano tuner to restore music in people's lives and allow them to play again.

In Tune: Piano Technician, Performer, and Educator Jarel Paguio Jarel Paguio uses his unique blend of skills as a piano tuner and teacher to restore music in people's lives and allow them to play again.

Life after college can seem overwhelming or uncertain but it doesn't have to stay that way. Read about how you can prepare yourself for the job search and how to market the skills you have to potential employers.

Preparing for Life After College Life after college can seem overwhelming or uncertain but it doesn't have to stay that way. Read about how you can prepare yourself for the job search and learn how to market the skills you have to potential employers.

Candy and Fred Woertman felt called to adopt and provide a loving home to many children. Despite the ups and downs, the journey of adoption can hold, it’s a road they’ve felt privileged to walk together as an expression of their faith.

Full Hands, Full Hearts: Mother of 10 and Counting Has Found Her Calling Through Adoption The road to a double-digit-sized family for Candy Woertman has been extremely challenging, incredibly rewarding, and a privilege to walk down as an expression of her faith.

Marketing studies offer skills that can be transferable and used in daily activities and more versatile career paths. Read about the ways it can help you grow personally and professionally.

How a Knowledge of Marketing Can Help Your Career See how marketing can give you a unique competitive advantage in your work, regardless of the career you want to pursue.

An integrative wellness degree is about more than just treating a disease, it’s about caring for the whole person. Could this be the career path for you?

What to Know About a Degree in Integrative Wellness With the rise of integrative medicine and wellness in the healthcare world, degrees in wellness are becoming increasingly popular and necessary. See what it means to study and practice integrative wellness and if a career in this field is the right fit for you.

During his visit to San Diego, Kyoto Prize laureate John Pendry was interviewed by the San Diego Union Tribune to share his research on how meta-materials are unlocking new ways of bending light, but the "Invisibility Cloak" isn't quite possible...yet!

What you should know about the ‘invisibility cloak,’ according to the award-winning physicist who studies them During a visit to San Diego, John Pendry said that scientists lack the specific materials they need to design a way to routinely make things ‘disappear.’

PLNU opens NCAA Division II regionals with home game against Seattle Pacific TODAY at 5pm here at home!

Preview: PLNU opens NCAA Division II regionals with home game against Seattle Pacific The 5 p.m. game features the Sea Lions in their own gym

PLNU Professor Emeritus Carl Winderl invokes Mary’s voice in his thoughtful new poetry book.

Carl Winderl Channels Mary’s Voice in The Lost Parables of Jesus Carl Winderl, Ph.D., is a professor emeritus of writing at PLNU who has just released a collection of poetry, imagining new parables that Jesus could have told.

The Loma Fund provides scholarships and supports student activities, programs, and state-of-the-art facilities that enrich the campus experience, expand opportunities for students’ spiritual growth through ministry, service, and mentorship, and address the areas of greatest need at PLNU.

This March all donations will be matched dollar for dollar. Take advantage of this opportunity to double your impact by giving at www.pointloma.edu/marchmatch.

A chance encounter turned into a career! PLNU alum Cooper Root now creates stunning art for brands with Laguna artist Jim Olarte.

Cooper Root Learns the Ropes Under Laguna Beach Artist Jim Olarte Cooper Root shares about how his time at PLNU led him to apprentice under Laguna Beach artist Jim Olarte in architectural macrame and other fine art.

PLNU Baseball Alumni Otto Kemp named "the best story in Phillies spring training" as they gear up for the season! Read the full story here!

Otto Kemp is the best story in Phillies spring training, and a relevant one | David Murphy Kemp remains in big league camp. And he is still very much hitting.

More than half of Americans are regularly sleep-deprived. Discover the serious ripple effect sleep deprivation can have on us.

Respecting Our Need to Sleep: Why Short Sleep Shouldn’t Be a Badge of Honor How serious is the issue of sleep deprivation? Is working or studying until 3 a.m. a badge of honor or a mistake?

We are also excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Monique Sawyer, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, as the new Dean of the School of Nursing. She has played a vital role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within PLNU and across San Diego County. Congratulations Dr. Sawyer!

With great excitement, our community welcome Dr. Jim Daichendt as our new Provost and Chief Academic Officer! In his time as Interim Provost, Jim has emphasized greater transparency, frequent communication, and collaboration across our campuses! Congratulations Dr. Daichendt! 🎉

Being able to look up from your textbook or the exam you are studying for and see the Pacific Ocean a sense of peace and ease to help calm the realities and pressures of college. See some of PLNU's best study spots!

5 of the Best Spots to Study at PLNU Whether you're looking for a more isolated spot to study or one with a view, PLNU offers plenty of locations on campus that have both. Here are a few of our favorite study spots to choose from.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. - Matthew 11:28-30