Point Loma Nazarene University
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Point Loma Nazarene University is a Christian college in San Diego, CA. Since 1902 we’ve helped students discover who they’re called to be. #thisisPLNU
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue; you, Lord, know it completely.
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue; you, Lord, know it completely.
January 28, 2026 at 5:48 PM
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue; you, Lord, know it completely.
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue; you, Lord, know it completely.
Les Balibat’s PLNU MBA cohort didn’t just study entrepreneurship, they put it into real-life action! Together, they turned an idea into a launched skincare startup.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/les-balibat-steps-from-corporate-ladder-to-skincare-startup/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/les-balibat-steps-from-corporate-ladder-to-skincare-startup/
Les Balibat Steps from Corporate Ladder to Skincare Startup | Viewpoint
In PLNU’s MBA program, Les Balibat didn’t just study entrepreneurship. He launched a company!
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January 28, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Les Balibat’s PLNU MBA cohort didn’t just study entrepreneurship, they put it into real-life action! Together, they turned an idea into a launched skincare startup.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/les-balibat-steps-from-corporate-ladder-to-skincare-startup/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/les-balibat-steps-from-corporate-ladder-to-skincare-startup/
Inspired by faith, resilience, and mentorship at PLNU, Arden Martinez now helps direct resources to underserved communities across San Diego.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/serving-san-diegos-most-vulnerable-with-arden-martinez/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/serving-san-diegos-most-vulnerable-with-arden-martinez/
Serving San Diego’s Most Vulnerable With Arden Martinez | Viewpoint
How political science alum Arden Martinez found confidence and a path toward serving San Diego communities.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Inspired by faith, resilience, and mentorship at PLNU, Arden Martinez now helps direct resources to underserved communities across San Diego.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/serving-san-diegos-most-vulnerable-with-arden-martinez/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/serving-san-diegos-most-vulnerable-with-arden-martinez/
A pickleball court became the unlikely meeting point for two PLNU graduates from different eras, tying together five decades of Point Loma history.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/pickleball-closes-50-year-gap-between-two-plnu-graduates/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/pickleball-closes-50-year-gap-between-two-plnu-graduates/
Pickleball Closes 50 Year Gap Between Two PLNU Graduates | Viewpoint
Two pickleball competitors realize something surprising: they had both graduated from PLNU 50 years apart.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:59 PM
A pickleball court became the unlikely meeting point for two PLNU graduates from different eras, tying together five decades of Point Loma history.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/pickleball-closes-50-year-gap-between-two-plnu-graduates/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/pickleball-closes-50-year-gap-between-two-plnu-graduates/
We all strive to live happy, healthy lives. Thankfully, Integrative Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine enhance our abilities to do so. Click here to learn more about their involvement in conventional medical practices.
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https://bit.ly/49Pqddo
What’s the Difference Between Integrative Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine?
Both integrative wellness and lifestyle medicine combine the consideration of one’s well-being with conventional medical approaches. They are more holistic approaches to healthcare.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM
We all strive to live happy, healthy lives. Thankfully, Integrative Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine enhance our abilities to do so. Click here to learn more about their involvement in conventional medical practices.
https://bit.ly/49Pqddo
https://bit.ly/49Pqddo
Our alumni showed up with the memories and the love! We asked you to share some of your favorite moments at PLNU, and this is what you had to say... 🙌
With Homecoming 2026 just around the corner, we’d love to welcome you back to campus! https://bit.ly/4jQkRn5
With Homecoming 2026 just around the corner, we’d love to welcome you back to campus! https://bit.ly/4jQkRn5
January 26, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Our alumni showed up with the memories and the love! We asked you to share some of your favorite moments at PLNU, and this is what you had to say... 🙌
With Homecoming 2026 just around the corner, we’d love to welcome you back to campus! https://bit.ly/4jQkRn5
With Homecoming 2026 just around the corner, we’d love to welcome you back to campus! https://bit.ly/4jQkRn5
From Reno 911! and Jimmy Kimmel Live! to Short Term 12 and most recently, Oppenheimer, PLNU alum Harris Smith holds vast experience in the media production world as a lighting technician. Read about his endeavors to learn more.
https://bit.ly/3YNaLJU
https://bit.ly/3YNaLJU
Harris Smith: Splitting Atoms in Hollywood | Viewpoint
PLNU alum Harris Smith shares his experience working on some of Hollywood's biggest films.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM
From Reno 911! and Jimmy Kimmel Live! to Short Term 12 and most recently, Oppenheimer, PLNU alum Harris Smith holds vast experience in the media production world as a lighting technician. Read about his endeavors to learn more.
https://bit.ly/3YNaLJU
https://bit.ly/3YNaLJU
From theatrical performances at local theaters to singing while aboard cruise ships at sea, alum Kiana Bell shares her musical journey. Her expertise ranges from opera to pop, and through her experiences aboard ship, she's helped tell stories abroad.
https://bit.ly/49sinaZ
https://bit.ly/49sinaZ
Classical singer and performer Kiana Bell takes center stage | Viewpoint
Alum Kiana Bell shares her journeys in singing abroad while aboard cruise ships.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
From theatrical performances at local theaters to singing while aboard cruise ships at sea, alum Kiana Bell shares her musical journey. Her expertise ranges from opera to pop, and through her experiences aboard ship, she's helped tell stories abroad.
https://bit.ly/49sinaZ
https://bit.ly/49sinaZ
Every Thursday, Lizzy Duncan and Sadie Stevenson load up a Point Loma Nazarene University minivan to visit the Helen Bernardy Center for Medically Fragile Children. They pile craft supplies, games, hand sanitizer, and volunteers into the car, excited for their weekly trip.
https://bit.ly/4qGbnxg
https://bit.ly/4qGbnxg
Beloved ministry serves children beyond PLNU
Every Thursday, Lizzy Duncan and Sadie Stevenson load up a Point Loma Nazarene University minivan to visit their friends’ home in Clairemont. They pile craft supplies, games, hand sanitizer and vol…
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January 23, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Every Thursday, Lizzy Duncan and Sadie Stevenson load up a Point Loma Nazarene University minivan to visit the Helen Bernardy Center for Medically Fragile Children. They pile craft supplies, games, hand sanitizer, and volunteers into the car, excited for their weekly trip.
https://bit.ly/4qGbnxg
https://bit.ly/4qGbnxg
PLNU alum Carly Ann Taylor went from opening a show to signing with Curb Records within days. Now she’s collaborating with major Christian artists and recording her debut album.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/from-plnu-to-curb-records-how-carly-ann-taylor-found-her-voice-at-loma/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/from-plnu-to-curb-records-how-carly-ann-taylor-found-her-voice-at-loma/
From PLNU to Curb Records: How Carly Ann Taylor Found Her Voice at Loma | Viewpoint
With her guitar in hand, Carly Ann Taylor embodies a story of faith, healing, and hope.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:24 PM
PLNU alum Carly Ann Taylor went from opening a show to signing with Curb Records within days. Now she’s collaborating with major Christian artists and recording her debut album.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/from-plnu-to-curb-records-how-carly-ann-taylor-found-her-voice-at-loma/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/from-plnu-to-curb-records-how-carly-ann-taylor-found-her-voice-at-loma/
The Center for Pastoral Leadership is a Christian ministry resource committed to the support, encouragement, and development of pastors and congregational leaders.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFApHxGBRU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFApHxGBRU
MCI PROGRAM OVERVIEW
YouTube video by Center for Pastoral Leadership - PLNU
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January 22, 2026 at 11:07 PM
The Center for Pastoral Leadership is a Christian ministry resource committed to the support, encouragement, and development of pastors and congregational leaders.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFApHxGBRU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFApHxGBRU
When life gave him blueberries, he built a career. After studying management and entrepreneurship at PLNU, Ryan Fronke found purpose helping family farms get their fruits to market.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/ryan-fronke-guides-fruit-growers-to-success-with-homegrown/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/ryan-fronke-guides-fruit-growers-to-success-with-homegrown/
Ryan Fronke Guides Fruit Growers to Success with Homegrown | Viewpoint
Ryan Fronke brings a Christ-centered approach to the fruit business, though this wasn’t always what he expected for his career.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:41 PM
When life gave him blueberries, he built a career. After studying management and entrepreneurship at PLNU, Ryan Fronke found purpose helping family farms get their fruits to market.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/ryan-fronke-guides-fruit-growers-to-success-with-homegrown/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/ryan-fronke-guides-fruit-growers-to-success-with-homegrown/
PLNU’s Health Promotion Center provides compassionate, holistic care for the community in the heart of San Diego. Hear from care providers and patients about the clinic’s mission and services, and the opportunities it presents for students in the PLNU School of Nursing. 🏥 💛💚
https://bit.ly/4q7Bugb
https://bit.ly/4q7Bugb
Care for Community | PLNU Health Promotion Center
YouTube video by Point Loma Nazarene University
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January 21, 2026 at 9:45 PM
PLNU’s Health Promotion Center provides compassionate, holistic care for the community in the heart of San Diego. Hear from care providers and patients about the clinic’s mission and services, and the opportunities it presents for students in the PLNU School of Nursing. 🏥 💛💚
https://bit.ly/4q7Bugb
https://bit.ly/4q7Bugb
Homecoming is officially ONE MONTH OUT! 🎉
There’s still time to register and be part of an unforgettable weekend. 🙌
Register now: https://bit.ly/4jQkRn5 🔗 👈
There’s still time to register and be part of an unforgettable weekend. 🙌
Register now: https://bit.ly/4jQkRn5 🔗 👈
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Homecoming is officially ONE MONTH OUT! 🎉
There’s still time to register and be part of an unforgettable weekend. 🙌
Register now: https://bit.ly/4jQkRn5 🔗 👈
There’s still time to register and be part of an unforgettable weekend. 🙌
Register now: https://bit.ly/4jQkRn5 🔗 👈
From business plan to real startup: Les Balibat and his friends launched a skincare brand while getting their MBAs at PLNU at the same time.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/les-balibat-steps-from-corporate-ladder-to-skincare-startup/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/les-balibat-steps-from-corporate-ladder-to-skincare-startup/
Les Balibat Steps from Corporate Ladder to Skincare Startup | Viewpoint
In PLNU’s MBA program, Les Balibat didn’t just study entrepreneurship. He launched a company!
viewpoint.pointloma.edu
January 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
From business plan to real startup: Les Balibat and his friends launched a skincare brand while getting their MBAs at PLNU at the same time.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/les-balibat-steps-from-corporate-ladder-to-skincare-startup/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/les-balibat-steps-from-corporate-ladder-to-skincare-startup/
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. - Jeremiah 29: 11-12
#Worshipwednesday #plnu #thisisplnu
#Worshipwednesday #plnu #thisisplnu
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. - Jeremiah 29: 11-12
#Worshipwednesday #plnu #thisisplnu
#Worshipwednesday #plnu #thisisplnu
Take a look at our Guide to Coffee Shops in San Diego to see some brief descriptions of local cafes so you can get a feel for them before choosing your top spots to hit for a caffeine jolt or a nice place to sit down and study.
https://bit.ly/3Ljxuu9
https://bit.ly/3Ljxuu9
Your Guide to Coffee Shops in San Diego
Discover the best coffee shops near PLNU and across San Diego. From study-friendly spots to aesthetic cafes, find your new favorite coffee destination in America's Finest City.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Take a look at our Guide to Coffee Shops in San Diego to see some brief descriptions of local cafes so you can get a feel for them before choosing your top spots to hit for a caffeine jolt or a nice place to sit down and study.
https://bit.ly/3Ljxuu9
https://bit.ly/3Ljxuu9
Pickleball continues to pull people together in unexpected ways, including two Point Loma graduates separated by 50 years who happened to meet during a game.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/pickleball-closes-50-year-gap-between-two-plnu-graduates/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/pickleball-closes-50-year-gap-between-two-plnu-graduates/
Pickleball Closes 50 Year Gap Between Two PLNU Graduates | Viewpoint
Two pickleball competitors realize something surprising: they had both graduated from PLNU 50 years apart.
viewpoint.pointloma.edu
January 20, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Pickleball continues to pull people together in unexpected ways, including two Point Loma graduates separated by 50 years who happened to meet during a game.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/pickleball-closes-50-year-gap-between-two-plnu-graduates/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/pickleball-closes-50-year-gap-between-two-plnu-graduates/
Finding her place in college changed Arden Martinez’s trajectory. Now the first-generation grad is serving San Diego communities through public service.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/serving-san-diegos-most-vulnerable-with-arden-martinez/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/serving-san-diegos-most-vulnerable-with-arden-martinez/
Serving San Diego’s Most Vulnerable With Arden Martinez | Viewpoint
How political science alum Arden Martinez found confidence and a path toward serving San Diego communities.
viewpoint.pointloma.edu
January 19, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Finding her place in college changed Arden Martinez’s trajectory. Now the first-generation grad is serving San Diego communities through public service.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/serving-san-diegos-most-vulnerable-with-arden-martinez/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/serving-san-diegos-most-vulnerable-with-arden-martinez/
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as a nation today and the vision that he represented. This archival footage from @cbs8 shows attendees arriving, protesters distributing leaflets outside, and Dr. King speaking and receiving a standing ovation.
#MLKday
#MLKday
January 19, 2026 at 2:55 PM
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as a nation today and the vision that he represented. This archival footage from @cbs8 shows attendees arriving, protesters distributing leaflets outside, and Dr. King speaking and receiving a standing ovation.
#MLKday
#MLKday
See how Curtis Hicks supports cancer patients at their most vulnerable. His inspiring journey at PLNU is a testament to the power of compassion and community.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/empathy-through-experience-curtis-hicks-supports-cancer-patients-at-their-most-vulnerable/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/empathy-through-experience-curtis-hicks-supports-cancer-patients-at-their-most-vulnerable/
Empathy through Experience: Curtis Hicks Supports Cancer Patients at Their Most Vulnerable | Viewpoint
Curtis Hicks, MBA, draws on compassionate support to guide cancer patients.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:46 PM
See how Curtis Hicks supports cancer patients at their most vulnerable. His inspiring journey at PLNU is a testament to the power of compassion and community.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/empathy-through-experience-curtis-hicks-supports-cancer-patients-at-their-most-vulnerable/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/empathy-through-experience-curtis-hicks-supports-cancer-patients-at-their-most-vulnerable/
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Jonathan Pickett started his journey by skateboarding and creating videos with his friends. Now he’s capturing real stories in the moment, blending creativity and truth in his documentaries. Discover his unique filmmaking approach.
https://bit.ly/45heseC
https://bit.ly/45heseC
Jonathan Pickett: The Documentary Filmmaker is Just Getting Started | Viewpoint
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Jonathan Pickett has a knack for turning real-life moments into compelling stories.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Jonathan Pickett started his journey by skateboarding and creating videos with his friends. Now he’s capturing real stories in the moment, blending creativity and truth in his documentaries. Discover his unique filmmaking approach.
https://bit.ly/45heseC
https://bit.ly/45heseC
Otto Kemp is making waves in Philadelphia. See how this former Sea Lion became the first PLNU player to feature in the MLB postseason, playing in the NL Division Series against the eventual World Series champion.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/otto-kemps-mlb-journey-is-underway/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/otto-kemps-mlb-journey-is-underway/
Otto Kemp’s MLB Journey is Underway | Viewpoint
Learn about Otto Kemp’s journey to becoming the first baseball position player in PLNU history to make the big leagues.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Otto Kemp is making waves in Philadelphia. See how this former Sea Lion became the first PLNU player to feature in the MLB postseason, playing in the NL Division Series against the eventual World Series champion.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/otto-kemps-mlb-journey-is-underway/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/otto-kemps-mlb-journey-is-underway/
School counselors make a huge impact on the lives of students. They are in high demand nationwide but are especially needed in California. Learn about how to become a California school counselor.
https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/education/how-become-school-counselor-california
https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/education/how-become-school-counselor-california
How to Become a School Counselor in California
Discover the path to becoming a school counselor in California, including licensing requirements, salary data, and career outlook for this vital profession.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:55 PM
School counselors make a huge impact on the lives of students. They are in high demand nationwide but are especially needed in California. Learn about how to become a California school counselor.
https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/education/how-become-school-counselor-california
https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/education/how-become-school-counselor-california
Discover how Thaddeus Sandidge discovered his life-changing passion for computer science and software engineering after one Google search.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/hackathons-to-data-encryption-thaddeus-sandidges-journey-through-the-computer-science-world/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/hackathons-to-data-encryption-thaddeus-sandidges-journey-through-the-computer-science-world/
Hackathons to Data Encryption: Thaddeus Sandidge’s Journey through the Computer Science World | Viewpoint
Thaddeus Sandidge is taking the San Diego computer science world by storm, one Hackathon at a time.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Discover how Thaddeus Sandidge discovered his life-changing passion for computer science and software engineering after one Google search.
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/hackathons-to-data-encryption-thaddeus-sandidges-journey-through-the-computer-science-world/
https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/hackathons-to-data-encryption-thaddeus-sandidges-journey-through-the-computer-science-world/