Son Chae Kim, PhD, RN
Dr. Son Chae Kim returned to Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) in August of 2019. Prior to that, she taught at Texas State University and was also at PLNU from 2005-2013. As an author and original developer of the Aggressive Behavior Risk Assessment Tool (ABRAT), she has conducted a number of research studies related to identifying potentially violent patients in both acute care hospitals and long-term care homes in the U.S.
Robbie Maakestad listed in Best American Essays 2019
Robbie Maakestad, LJWL Assistant Writing Professor, was recently listed as a Notable Essay in Best American Essays 2019 for his essay, "A Most Fragile Organ."
The 2019 Glammys Recap
PLNU’s Spring 2019 Glammys Awards held some of the best and brightest talent of the university’s media communications and broadcast journalism departments.
32 Students Participate in Chemistry Summer Research Program
Summer 2019 was the Chemistry Department's largest undergraduate research cohort in the history of our 40+ year program!
James Wicks Co-Authors Article entitled "Clarifying Street Culture: Integrating a Diversity of Opinions and Voices"
James Wicks recently co-authored an article entitled "Clarifying Street Culture: Integrating a Diversity of Opinions and Voices" ( Urban Research & Practice, June 2019 ) that, interestingly, began as a Twitter chat using #streetculture on Sept. 8, 2018.
25 Year PLNU Perspectives on Science Lecture/Dinner Series Completed it's Final Season, May 2024
Connections with educators and scientists at this previous monthly seminar series for middle and high school science teachers focused on recent developments in a guest scientist’s area of expertise, with particular emphasis on those aspects that were of greatest interest and significance to science teachers.
Yazmin Pineda Zapata, Ed.D
Dr. Pineda Zapata is an associate professor in the School of Education. Her expertise in delivering special education services has allowed her to advocate for students with varying learning differences in grades K-12. Dr. Pineda Zapata is credentialed as an administrator and is recognized as a National Board Certified teacher. Her teaching credentials include the areas of multiple subjects and special education for students with mild to moderate and moderate to severe disabilities.