Why Sea Lions Choose Loma

Hear from current students about why they chose PLNU, from faith and community to student involvement and life by the Pacific, and discover your reason to apply.

A Legacy of Light, A Future of Purpose

PLNU students posing with Splash the Sea Lion at the Homecoming Tailgate in 2019.
Join PLNU President Kerry Fulcher as he welcomes incoming students and introduces Legacy of Light, celebrating 125 years of faith, learning, and God's faithfulness.

A New Season Begins at PLNU

The PLNU soccer field at sunset.
Celebrate the return of Fall 2026 Sea Lion Athletics as PLNU soccer and volleyball prepare for a new season of competition, community, and game-day excitement.

Growing Academics, Building Traditions

Pasadena College Campus In Color
Explore PLNU's story through the 1930s and 1940s, an era of academic growth, new traditions, and milestones that helped shape the university's future.

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

Pasadena College Campus In Color
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.