Wearing my culture with honor at commencement as a college graduate of color should be my right. Graduation season is right around the corner and it’s almost time to celebrate but one thing still remains: there is still a gap in the number of student of color graduates and white graduates. According to the Vanguard’s Analysis of Retention and Graduation Rates, the gap between student of color and white graduates has gotten smaller. While this … [Read more] about Students should be able to celebrate cultural diversity with ethnic stoles
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Alumni and seniors speak to “post-grad depression” and life after Vanguard
In just two weeks time, Vanguard’s class of 2019 will be graduating and starting a new chapter of their lives. But are they ready to leave the Vanguard bubble? According to senior Belle Morales, with two weeks out, she has realized that things are finally … [Read more] about Alumni and seniors speak to “post-grad depression” and life after Vanguard
Student’s graduation worries eased by administrative action
Graduation is a time to celebrate, reflect on our memories and accomplishments, and set our sights on the future. It is a time for graduating seniors to come together with family, faculty and staff, and fellow classmates for one last hoorah. If you are … [Read more] about Student’s graduation worries eased by administrative action
Stunt team finishes season with 10-game winning streak
The stunt team ended their regular season with a 10-game winning streak. The team competed against University of California, Davis and St. Mary's College during a two-day stunt tournament and came out victorious, achieving a 12-4 season record. Coach Leslie … [Read more] about Stunt team finishes season with 10-game winning streak
Communication professor returns to students after cancer treatment
Nothing can stop communication professor Karen Nishie from continuing to touch the lives of her students through teaching. Her most recent battle was a fight against ovarian cancer, but while many expected her to be gone six weeks or more, Nishie returned just … [Read more] about Communication professor returns to students after cancer treatment
In-N-Out CEO gives rare talk as part of lectureship series
What started as a life of drugs and broken relationships soon became a success story by the grace of God, In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson shared at her talk for The Larson Lectureship on Ethics & Business. From Glendora, California, Snyder-Ellingson … [Read more] about In-N-Out CEO gives rare talk as part of lectureship series
On a scale of one to nine: Campus reacts to growing popularity of the Enneagram
If you have spent enough time listening to certain professors or pastors--or have ever been in the room with a four--you have probably heard of the Enneagram. As it gains traction in modern Christian circles, it has made its way onto Vanguard’s campus and into … [Read more] about On a scale of one to nine: Campus reacts to growing popularity of the Enneagram
New science programs and classes to launch for both STEM and non-science majors
Three programs have been proposed to expand the sciences at Vanguard. The new majors--actuarial science, data analytics, and engineering--are being reviewed by the faculty senate, which is the second of five stages for approval. The original proposals were … [Read more] about New science programs and classes to launch for both STEM and non-science majors
Vanguard Center set for long-awaited renovations
After nearly 20 years, Vanguard Center will be renovated this summer to deal with issues within both buildings and individual rooms. Each room will be assessed by its needs, because some rooms require more work than others. The renovations will mostly … [Read more] about Vanguard Center set for long-awaited renovations
Bursting the bubble to make growth possible
We talk about it. We know it's there. Alumni warn us of its powers and yet, here we remain: within the all-encompassing Vanguard University bubble. Can it be popped? University life is four years of seeing the same people everywhere, living in the exact … [Read more] about Bursting the bubble to make growth possible