Purpose changes your perspective.
Our dedicated and accomplished faculty works with small classes of undergraduate and graduate students who are open-minded — about ideas, about people, and about faith — and are seeking to grow as individuals while they pursue their passions and discover their purpose.
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Roll up your sleeves and dive in to real-world experiences and different approaches to learning.

Learning Policy on the Ground
Graduate students in our MPPA program are taking advantage of expanded travel options.

ASCENSO Hispanic Fellowship
Our first ASCENSO fellows went inside our local government to study issues confronting Ventura County Latinos.
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Community Scholars for Black Lives
Four students sparking conversations about Black American roots, maternal health, entrepreneurship, juvenile justice and more.
Read storyThe 26th season concludes with a novel twist on the play, which takes place in an abandoned shopping mall after an apocalyptic event.
Marvin Richards will serve as Cal Lutheran’s chief legal officer, Rick Ysasi has been appointed CFO and Colleen Windham-Hughes is the new associate vice president for Mission and Identity.
Marty Slimak, or “coach Slim” as he’s known on the diamond, has retired from California Lutheran University and the Kingsmen Baseball program after more than three decades.
The Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival returns to California Lutheran University for its 26th season on June 30 through Aug. 6 with “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.”