Special Olympics Returns to PLNU for 23rd Year
For the 23rd consecutive year the Special Olympics Regional Athletics Meet returned to PLNU’s campus on Saturday, April 23rd to celebrate the joy of sport for all athletes.
Andrew Brigante, M.S.
Andrew Brigante is a San Diego native that spends his time with his growing family. He works as a Software Engineer with a focus on scalable backend systems hosted in AWS. Outside of caring for his kids, he loves to golf and work on home renovation projects. Before attending PLNU as an undergraduate student, he served in the US Army as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst.
The Next Chapter: PLNU in the 1910s
In 1910, the college that would become PLNU found a new home at the Hugus Ranch property near Pasadena. Explore how this new campus gave a growing community room to learn, connect, and continue building a legacy of faith and education that has endured for generations.
Meet Your Admissions Counselor: Shriya Asher
Meet PLNU Senior Admissions Counselor Shriya Asher and learn more about the person helping prospective students and families navigate their journey to Point Loma.
Joshua R. Sweeden, Ph.D.
Rev. Dr. Josh Sweeden serves as Dean of the Reuben Welch School of Theology & Christian Ministry at Point Loma Nazarene University. An ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and a practical theologian in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, he is committed to integrating theological scholarship, faithful Christian leadership, and service to the Church.
Celebrating the Beginning of a Legacy
Discover how PLNU's story began in 1902 as we celebrate 125 years of faith, learning, and impact leading up to Homecoming 2027.
Celebrate Family Weekend at PLNU
Save the date for PLNU Family Weekend 2026 on October 9–10 and learn how to register for a memorable weekend of campus events and family connection.
From Student to Storyteller
Follow Spring 2026 graduate Nicole Contreras as she reflects on her Media Communication and Marketing journey and the experiences that shaped her time at PLNU.
Cynthia Hernandez-Lopez, M.S.
Cynthia Hernandez-Lopez an alumni from Point Loma Nazarene University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in CyberSecurity. In her free time, she enjoys working out, going on runs, learning what's new in tech, and volunteering at her church where she serves and leads their audio team. She is very passionate about CyberSecurity and is looking forward to teaching students who are currently taking the courses and journey that she was previously a part of. She is proud to be able to teach at PLNU as an alumni and be a major support for our students! Go Sea Lions!