Courtyard Shakespeare Festival to perform under the stars

The Courtyard Shakespeare Festival will bring love and tragedy to the stage at California Baptist University starting June 9.
CBU honors Distinguished Professor, Scholar and Employee of the Year

California Baptist University honored employees on May 4 during the annual faculty and staff awards banquet. Along with honoring longtime employees, CBU honored two outstanding faculty members and the 2023 Employee of the Year.
CBU celebrates 2023 graduates in commencement ceremonies

Cheers and jubilation filled the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center as family and friends celebrated the graduates during the 2023 spring commencement ceremonies at California Baptist University.
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.

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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.

News, Featured • 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 • August 26, 2016 03:43 PM

Professor hopes book on persecution will "edify" Christian faith

Dr. Greg Cochran realizes persecution may not be an easy read, but he hopes his forthcoming book will help believers develop their faith.

News • August 26, 2016 02:40 PM

Lancers dominate national cheer competition

The cheer team at California Baptist University scored higher than any other girl or coed team from all NCAA teams--including Division I--at the National Cheerleaders Association/USA Cheer Collegiate Camp