PLNU Journalists Recognized with SPJ Awards

SPJ program
On July 17, 2018, journalism faculty, alumni, and students attended the annual awards banquet for the San Diego Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Alumni and current journalism students won prizes in various categories.

Jeff Bolster, Ph.D.

Dr. Jeff Bolster is Vice President for University Services at PLNU, responsible for Campus Facilities, Instructional Technology Services, Public Safety, Food Services, the bookstore and Auxiliary Services. He’s a member of the President’s Cabinet.  

Nick Wolf, MBA

Nick Wolf joined the Fermanian School of Business (FSB) as the Director of Career Services and Business faculty in 2018. Previously, he served as the Director of Programs and Operations for the offices of strengths and vocation at PLNU. As Director of Career Services, he supports more than 900 students in the FSB with career counseling and exploration, and connects them to organizations for full-time employment and internships. Wolf’s prior experience included executive recruiting for more than 15 years. He is a Certified MBTI and Gallup Strengths Coach.

Randall Waynick, Ph.D., MSA

Randy Waynick joined the Fermanian School of Business (FSB) in 2016 as an adjunct faculty member specializing in organizational leadership. Before joining the full-time faculty at PLNU, Waynick held several positions in business development and sales. In 2024, with a desire to be closer to family, he moved but remains with us as an Adjunct Professor. He was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Revenue for Robo 3D, Vice President of Sales Americas for Otter Products and LifeProof, and the Chief Sales Officer for VIZIO.

Jeff Bolster, Ph.D.

Professor Jeff Bolster has been a dedicated member of the Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) community for many years. He joined the Fermanian School of Business in 2014 as an Adjunct Professor of Management, bringing a wealth of leadership and administrative experience to the classroom.

LJWL Study Abroad in China

Students and faculty in Korea
During the 2018 Summer Session 1, students studied Modern Chinese literature and cinema and traveled overseas to China and Korea--as part of the class--to actually visit the places they had been studying!

Morgan Wheeler presents at C.S. Lewis Colloquium

Morgan Wheeler at C.S. Lewis Conference
Morgan Wheeler presented her original fiction essay at The Faithful Imagination C.S. Lewis Colloquium at Taylor University on June 1, 2018. She won an award in the creative writing category.