October 2023

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Dear WPU Community,

I don’t use the word “historic” very often when it comes to university life – simply because I believe we are in fact already in the business of creating new history every day…every moment our students access new knowledge in the classroom, every instance our graduates begin a new career that fulfills their calling, every ripple effect of higher education that projects the love of Christ outward into the wider world.

But this month, I’ll make an exception: October has been nothing short of historic for Warner Pacific University.

Warner Pacific University Receives Five-Year, $3-Million-Dollar Grant to Enhance Services to Hispanic Students

Catalyzing its Christ-centered, missional commitment to bring educational opportunity to diverse student populations, Warner Pacific University (WPU) is pleased to announce it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Education to receive a landmark, five-year, $3 million grant under the Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program. The competitively awarded grant is awarded to colleges and universities serving Hispanic, low-income, and under-represented student populations, and aims to expand educational opportunity and success.

“As a Christian university this recognition affirms our core calling – to put our faith into action by ensuring academic opportunity is available to a diverse range of students and to empower those students to care for our world,” said WPU President Dr. Brian Johnson...

Knight News

Former Police Officer and Sherriff is WPU's New Criminal Justice Professor. Meet Corey Falls!

This month, we introduce you to one of our newest Professors, Corey Falls, who describes his journey from law enforcement to education. He has joined us as WPU's newest Criminal Justice professor...

Happy Homecoming!

We are excited to celebrate our Warner Pacific community through events of faith, service, athletics, traditions, and more!

See the Full Event Schedule Here

Alumni Awareness

Lidija Cvijetic Jackson '21: The Power of Faith, Determination, and the Guidance of Mentors Shaping Her Path Towards Success

This month we shine the spotlight on Lidija Cvijetic Jackson ‘21, an exceptional alumna whose story is a testament to the power of faith, determination, and the guidance of mentors in shaping one's path towards success.

Read more about her journey and how WPU's flexible curriculum allowed her to earn her degree from Europe while juggling the responsibilities of a working adult and being mother of two...

Student Spotlight

Meet WP Senior Gelsi Tuz, Class of 2024: A Shining Star!

We're thrilled to introduce you to Gelsi Tuz, a current WPU senior and true Portland native who embodies the spirit of our tight-knit community. Her journey to becoming a Knight is a testament to the unique qualities that set Warner Pacific University apart from the rest...

Community Connections

Communications Firm Holds AI Bootcamp at Warner Pacific in Partnership with Mark Cuban Foundation

The communications firm, Notified, has again chosen to partner with Warner Pacific in offering no-cost Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamps here on campus for underserved high school students. The bootcamps are hosted by Mark Cuban Foundation (MCF)—who provides all the curriculum—and are facilitated through various businesses and corporations to allow students to meet professionals with jobs in STEM, AI, and machine learning....

WPU put the call out and you responded! Give Day was an amazing demonstration of support by our alumni, friends and believers who, together, raised over

$18,349.41

For our first historic Give Day, we set a goal of $10,000. Not only did generous donors reach this goal but exceeded it! Every dollar that was raised will open a door for students – academically, socially and spiritually. Thank you to all the donors for making a Christ-centered education possible for more students!

WPU’s Give Day was created to allow the Warner Pacific community the opportunity to celebrate through philanthropy the amazing students and programs at the university. This philanthropy plays a huge role in providing access for students and improving the quality of their education. We are grateful for your generosity, your trust and your commitment to, and investment in, the students of Warner Pacific.

If you didn’t get the opportunity to give on October 5th there is still time to impact students. Please CLICK HERE to make a generous donation today.

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