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Nathan Gibbs: Nurturing Minds, Weaving Stories, and Cultivating Faith in Media Education | Viewpoint PLNU media education professor Nathan Gibbs shares how his story has shaped his career path.

Journey through the life of Media Com. Prof. Nathan Gibbs. From his roots in Southern California to his vibrant blend of faith and storytelling, discover how his journey unfolds.

https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/nathan-gibbs-nurturing-minds-weaving-stories-and-cultivating-faith-in-media-education/

Team of the Week: Sea Lions ‘control, pass and move,’ bedeviling their soccer foes “It’s rare to find a system like ours in the United States.”

Our PLNU Sea Lions have been honored as the SDUT's "Team of the Week"!

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/28/team-of-the-week-sea-lions-control-pass-and-move-bedeviling-their-soccer-foes/

Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in San Diego Read to find out the best San Diego ice cream shops for Point Loma students!

Sun, beach, and soft serve are just a few things that make San Diego America’s Finest City. These are our top picks for San Diego ice cream shops!

https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/undergraduate-studies/top-10-ice-cream-shops-san-diego

SLO pediatrician René Bravo, M.D., takes office as CMA’s 157th president San Luis Obispo pediatrician René Bravo, M.D., has been installed as the 157th president of the California Medical Association (CMA), the largest and most influential state medical association re...

PLNU Alumni, SLO pediatrician René Bravo, M.D., takes office as the California Medical Association's (CMA) 157th president!

https://www.cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/view/ArticleId/51014/SLO-pediatrician-Ren-233-Bravo-M-D-takes-office-as-CMA-s-157th-president

We did it, PLNU! 💛💚

After counting every gift, we are thrilled to celebrate a record-breaking Green4Gold total of $1,288,499! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who gave, prayed, shared, and supported. This community continues to show up — and we couldn’t be more grateful.

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Is Adding a Minor to Your Degree Worth It? Learn more about college minors, how to add a minor to your degree, and how future employers see value in adding a college minor to your degree.

Want to explore another subject without changing your major? Adding a college minor may be the right path for you — here’s everything you need to know about it.

https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/accelerated-undergraduate/adding-minor-your-degree-worth-it

San Diego Seals leverage analytics in first-of-its-kind partnership with PLNU lab Seals coach and general manager Patrick Merrill believes the partnership will be “game-changing.”

A new partnership has been announced between our PLNU College of Health Sciences and the San Diego Seals Lacrosse team, as the Seals leverage analytics in first-of-its-kind partnership with our state-of-the-art Center for Human Performance.

https://bit.ly/49wwEDN

Broadcast Storytelling | Renee Reed Alumni Spotlight | Viewpoint PLNU Journalism and Marketing alumna Renee Reed (23), producer for Fox 5 News San Diego, shares how Point Loma helped prepare her for a career in broadcasting — and how the PLNU community continues to...

PLNU Journalism and Marketing alumna Renee Reed (23), producer for Fox 5 News San Diego, shares how Point Loma helped prepare her for a career in broadcasting!

https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/broadcast-storytelling-renee-reed-alumni-spotlight/

Mitch Albom's 2nd's time joining Dr. Dean Nelson at here at Point Loma Nazarene University, did not disappoint. Speaking about his latest book, Twice, Mitch captivated a packed, standing-room-only audience.

https://bit.ly/4oKy4ik

103 Things to Know Before Applying to Grad School Before you apply to graduate school, read our checklist to make sure you are well-prepared to embark on this next journey.

If you're planning to go to grad school, you'll know that there are plenty of things to consider before applying. Here are 103 things to know before taking that first step!

https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/business-leadership/103-things-know-applying-grad-school

PLNU’s Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling offered online and approved toward dual licensure (LPCC & LMFT)! PLNU continues to train future providers to meet California’s urgent need for mental health professionals with the launch of its Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) Online Program. The progra...

PLNU’s Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling is now also offered online and approved for providing education toward dual licensure (LPCC & LMFT) by the California Board of Behavioral Science!

Read more at: https://bit.ly/3LaiNsJ

Five Tips on How to Avoid Burnout as a Therapist Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout in a career in mental health, therapy, or counseling, and discover preventative measures you can take to combat it.

Therapists play a crucial role in helping clients resolve conflicts and conduct ongoing assessments to monitor their progress. While this work is immensely rewarding, its high levels of empathetic demand can cause burnout.

https://bit.ly/3pkPVTB

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. - Philippians 4: 9

#Worshipwednesday #verseoftheday #plnu #thisisplnu

Refined by fire, Todd Jenkins reimagines the sculpture mold | Viewpoint Artist and sculptor Todd Jenkins shares his approach to art that pushes against the grain.

Meet the artist behind PLNU’s Alumni Awards! Alum Todd Jenkins forges “splashes of frozen energy” from molten bronze and takes inspiration from faith, physics, and fire in every piece.

https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/refined-by-fire-todd-jenkins-reimagines-the-sculpture-mold/

🏡 💛 PLNU CRIBS: ✨ Young Hall Edition 🌊 Sophomore, Kadence Grace, showed us her dorm room setup in Young Hall with an amazing VIEW 👀 🌊

What Degree Should I Get to Become a Health Coach Discover how PLNU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology, Integrative Wellness can help you gain the work experience and skills necessary for a career in health coaching.

You can become a health coach through a wide range of degrees in the health sciences field. Curious to learn what they are? Read this article to find out!

https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/health-sciences/what-degree-should-i-get-become-health-coach

Otto Kemp appears poised to take on larger role for Phillies in 2026 | OnPattison One of the biggest winners of Dave Dombrowski's year-end press conference Thursday was Otto Kemp.

PLNU Baseball Alumni, Otto Kemp, appears poised to take on larger role for Phillies in 2026 following his debut season!

https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/17/philadelphia-phillies-news-otto-kemp-fractured-knee-cap-dave-dombrowski/

Navy Veteran Noel Cordero Leaps from the Flight Deck to the Octagon | Viewpoint After five years on a Navy flight deck, Noel Cordero traded steel-toed boots for the mats at the UFC Performance Institute—where he now helps world-class fighters get stronger, smarter, and more resil...

After 5 years in the Navy, Noel Cordero knew it was time for a new mission. PLNU’s graduate kinesiology program helped him transform his passion for combat sports into a career at the UFC.

https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/navy-veteran-noel-cordero-leaps-from-the-flight-deck-to-the-octagon/

Child Development Jobs: 10 Careers You Can Pursue With a Child Development Degree A career in child development can lead to promising and fulfilling work opportunities as a social worker, speech pathologist, behavioral specialist, and more.

If you’ve always felt a calling towards helping children grow, develop and overcome challenges, a degree in child development can help you get there. Learn more about the different career opportunities in our article.

https://bit.ly/4qwQsNB

Full Circle of Care: Gwen Gleason-Rohrer and the Health Promotion Center | Viewpoint Gwen Gleason-Rohrer serves the community in Mid-City San Diego as a physician and member of Mid-City Church of the Nazarene.

Medicine. Mission. Mid-City. Discover how PLNU alumna Gwen Gleason-Rohrer lives out her calling through service.

https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/full-circle-of-care-gwen-gleason-rohrer-and-the-health-promotion-center/

Traditions that Define the PLNU Student Experience From the Sunset Cliffs Classic to the Flex Farmers Market, explore the traditions that make PLNU unique.

From Welcome Week’s Sand Ceremony to the energy of the Green Sea, discover how these moments create lifelong memories and deep connections among students.

https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/undergraduate-studies/traditions-define-plnu-student-experience

Chaz Celaya: Mentoring Future Music Industry Professionals | Viewpoint PLNU's commercial music program director Chaz Celaya has a passion for bringing the future of the music industry to his students.

Learn more about PLNU's commercial music director and how this new program is setting up Loma students for successful careers in all facets of the music industry.

https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/chaz-celaya-mentoring-future-music-industry-professionals/

Author Mitch Albom returns to San Diego to discuss latest book ‘Twice’ Dean Nelson will interview the famed writer as part of his Writer’s Symposium By the Sea series

Author Mitch Albom returns to San Diego this Monday to discuss his latest book, ‘Twice’, with the founder and director of the journalism program here at PLNU, Dean Nelson, as part of the Writer's Symposium By the Sea series.

https://bit.ly/4npeI1k

What Jobs Can You Get with an IT Degree? Information technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields today. Find out what jobs you can get if you pursue a degree in information technology.

Information technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields today. Find out what jobs you can get if you pursue a degree in information technology.

https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/adult-degree-completion/what-jobs-can-you-get-it-degree

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jesús Jiménez | Viewpoint Dr. Jésus Jiménez has helped students unlock the world of mathematics as a researcher and a teacher.

Professor Jesús Jiménez, a tenured, full-time teacher at PLNU, shares his educational and research experiences with students as they pursue groundbreaking mathematical research.

https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/faculty-spotlight-dr-jesus-jimenez/

Alum Magdi Cook’s Dance Between Business and Design | Viewpoint Magdi Cook’s approach to design and business draws inspiration from her PLNU senior portfolio. Since starting her own company in January 2025, she’s hit the ground running in the design world.

What happens when dance meets design? For alum Magdi Cook, it sparked a brand — DYNMX — built on movement, adaptation, and creativity.

https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/alum-magdi-cooks-dance-between-business-and-design/

Because of YOU — our donors, alumni, students, parents, faculty & staff — we’ve officially surpassed our goal of $1,000,000 for Green4Gold! 💛

Thank you for showing up, giving generously, and believing in PLNU’s mission. We’ll be sharing the final total soon — stay tuned! 🎉

We’re so close to the finish line! 💛💚

There’s still time to make your gift and help us reach our Green4Gold goal before midnight! Every dollar counts, and every gift makes a difference for PLNU students. 🙌

Let’s finish strong together! ⚡️ https://bit.ly/4h96adk

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We hit our Day 3 Match! Huge thanks to LP & Bobbi Leung for matching every gift up to $50,000! 🙌

We’re not done yet! Three participation challenges remain for alumni, parents, and students — and we need your help to cross the finish line. Let’s finish strong, PLNU! 💚💛

Today’s the last day of #Green4Gold! 💚💛

Your generosity has already made an incredible impact—let’s go all in and finish strong together. Every gift makes a difference. 🙌

Give before midnight at: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/PointLomaNazareneUniversity/green4gold-2025/?a=10660200