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Meeting new people does not come easy for many students at Vanguard. Having to introduce yourself and make small talk with a stranger just isn’t everyone’s forte, and that’s perfectly fine. But the truth is, some people forget how important it is to get … [Read more] about Get Involved!
The Vanguard Theatre department is back to showing productions in the Lyceum Theatre. It is an exciting time for theatre students as they can finally rehearse and perform in person. During Fall 2021 they had three productions which were Love Makes the World Go … [Read more] about Vanguard Theatre Spring Productions
Brooke Morrissy is the Assistant Director of New Year Experience and Family Relations at Vanguard University. Morrissy focuses on creating memorable first-year experiences for incoming freshmen and transfer students at Vanguard. She also focuses on … [Read more] about Staff Spotlight: Brooke Morrissy
This year Vanguard University is having it’s very first Christmas Tree Lighting! The event is set for December 3rd, from 6:00-8:00 pm on the Health Lawn. All students, student’s families, faculty, staff, alumni and donors are welcome to kickstart the momentous … [Read more] about A Very Vanguard Christmas
This past week beach goers in Huntington Beach were met with a harsh reality. Approaching their beloved city and dog beaches, residents were expecting a well spent afternoon full of surfing, swimming, and enjoying the sand and balmy weather. What they were … [Read more] about How the Oil Spill Hurt the Heart of a Huntington Beach Resident
Scrolling through her phone, Mina Ahmed, a Muslim student at a Christian high school, saw photos from her sister’s social media page of their family’s annual Eid celebration. Eid al- Fitr is an Islamic tradition celebrating the end of Ramadan where friends and … [Read more] about Education With and Without Religious Diversity
Vanguard University Senior, Yesica Manilla, shared a bit about her personal experience and how the pandemic effected her university experience. Yesica is a senior at Vanguard University majoring in Liberal Studies. She is a part of the ITEP program and is … [Read more] about Q & A: Senior Yesica Manilla
Vanguard University of Southern California has established a team specifically to help commuters have an opportunity to connect to their university, which currently has over 800 commuter students enrolled this year. Interestingly the interaction from commuters … [Read more] about Commuter Involvement
Vanguard University opened their first communications student-led chapter known as the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). The head of the Communications Department hand-selected the board members that would be in charge of running the PRSSA … [Read more] about Learn More About Vanguard’s Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter
At Vanguard University of Southern California, located in the city of Costa Mesa, California. The university offers a resource center known as The Living Center for its community. The Living Well Center is located in Room 106 inside the Smith Hall. It is open … [Read more] about Living Well Center Takes Action
First-generation college students are the pioneers of their families. Often paving the way for the generations to come and acting as models of what hard work can allow you to achieve even when it seems impossible. First-generation college student Annalisa … [Read more] about First Generation College Students
As the school year approaches, so do the many events that The PeaceMakers Club put on. The club promotes unity within the community and speaks on rampant social issues. The PeaceMakers club puts on several events throughout the semester to really provide … [Read more] about The PeaceMakers Club Is Full Of Exciting Events
When we hear the phrase “Christian Rock”, many Christians often associate it with bands such as Skillet, Casting Crowns, or Switchfoot. Although, what exactly does Christian rock mean? Is it rock music made by Christians? If that was so, any music made by a … [Read more] about The Difference Between a Band of Christians vs. a Christian Band
First generation college student Annalisa Williams, gives insight as to what it’s like being the first in her family to attend college. Williams currently commutes from her hometown in Bellflower, CA to Vanguard University of Southern California in Costa Mesa, … [Read more] about Student Spotlight: Annalisa Williams
VU is an Assemblies of God institution that was created to prepare students for ministry. Over time, Vanguard transitioned into a university with different majors so students could apply for jobs in all areas. But SFD strives to maintain Christ at the … [Read more] about What it Means to be a Faith-based Student Leader