Bulldog Bites

Now working as an enrolled tax agent, Johnston Center for Integrative Studies alumna Ellie Nava-Jones '05 says her liberal arts education gave her the confidence to change career paths.

“The HAST program taught me to be open-minded and that many issues are dynamic and not as simple as we'd like them to be,” says Taylor Dee ’15, who puts what she learned to work as a field and wildlife biologist for an environmental consulting company.

After realizing that international students didn't have a designated place to hang out on campus, Komz Muthyalu '20 re-chartered the Redlands International Student Association (RISA).

At the end of the workday, Acuna clocks out and attends class with his colleagues. “Going to school with my coworkers is great because we get to communicate and collaborate outside of work,” he says.

About 600 people turned out for the Beyoncé Mass—which used the music of Beyoncé as part of a Christian worship service open to all—at U of R’s Memorial Chapel. Read some of their comments.

Lillian Larsen began her career teaching math at an urban high school. Today, as a professor of religious studies, her greatest joy remains working with students.

Through the practice of restorative circles, School of Education student Zuliana Perez ’19 encourages children to build relationships and emotional intelligence.

When asked how the current government shutdown is affecting students' work, School of Business Professor Jim Spee says, "The shutdown has me worried, but, as we are raising funds independently for the project, it won’t have an effect right away."

After growing up in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, where she attended a high school with small classes, Destiny Ng ’20 knew she wanted a college experience that included real interaction with her professors.

A Johnston Center alumna writes about teaching her first class in the U of R Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department and taking some creative approaches to education.

As we look back on fall 2018 and forward to spring 2019, we celebrate the recent recognition and honors of the University of Redlands and its outstanding faculty, students, and employees.

Rev. Yolanda Norton answers questions about the upcoming Beyoncé Mass, addressing her hopes for the worship service, responses to her critics, and how the observance relates to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The unique worship experience on Martin Luther King Jr. Day encourages a rich conversation about women, social justice, and theology.

Nancy Wayne speaks about her career path, the ACE program, and the surprises along the way.