California Baptist University receives historic $28.5 million gift

California Baptist University will receive the largest gift in its 73-year history -- $28.5 million-- from real estate developer Dale E. Fowler and his wife, Sarah Ann. CBU will name its 5,050-seat campus events center in their honor.
Honors Exhibit features best work from art classes

Artwork fill the walls and space of the Rose Garden Chapel Gallery for the annual Honors Exhibit. Comprised of more than 100 pieces of various media created by about 45 California Baptist University students, this event is the largest art event of the year.
Professionals give photography students exposure to the real world

The photography program at California Baptist University explores the practice and theory of photography. Students learn about equipment, lighting and storytelling through pictures.
CBU soccer and softball are winning on more than just the field

California Baptist University won second place for its soccer and softball fields at the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful's annual Beautification Awards. The awards were announced during the mayor's State of the City address held Jan. 26.

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(From left) Kent Dacus, Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, Jeff Hurd (commissioner of Western Athletic Conference) and Dr. Micah Parker display the WAC conference banner at a press conference announcing California Baptist University’s transition into a NCAA Division I conference on Jan. 13.

News, Featured • January 13, 2017 05:40 PM

CBU plans move to Western Athletic Conference, NCAA Division I

California Baptist University has accepted an invitation to join the Western Athletic Conference, paving the way for a multi-year transition to NCAA Division I status, CBU and WAC officials announced today.

Featured, News • September 12, 2016 10:01 PM

CBU advances in "Best Colleges" rankings for 2017

California Baptist University has been named one of America's Best Colleges for 2017 in rankings by U.S. News and World Report (USN&WR).

News • October 30, 2012 01:00 AM

Business leader panel speaks on entrepreneurship

CBU’s School of Business and the Drake Career Services Center presented a panel of business leaders Monday, Oct. 30 to speak on the topic “Entrepreneurs & Social Entrepreneurs in Action.”

News • September 30, 2012 12:40 PM

2012-2013 State of the University Address

Watch the 2012-2013 State of the University Address video as CBU President Dr. Ronald L. Ellis reports on many of the achievements in 2011-2012 and looks ahead at the current academic year.

News • August 16, 2012 01:00 AM

Alexander Negrov named CBU Visiting Fellow

Dr. Alexander Negrov, former president of St. Petersburg Christian University (SPbCU) in St. Petersburg, Russia, has been named a Visiting Fellow at California Baptist University’s School of Business during the 2012-2013 academic year.

News • June 12, 2012 01:00 AM

Award nomination affirms CBU's commitment to technology

California Baptist University’s selection as a semifinalist in the 2012 AMX Innovations Awards is just the latest affirmation of the university’s commitment to connect the campus through technology.