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Our exclusively online stories reflect the heartbeat of our growing University. Here, you will find easily accessible links navigating you to learn more about our programs, students, staff and alumni as well as ways to connect to events featured on campus.
Alumni Updates
Jessup alumni are making their mark in the marketplace, government, sports entertainment and in the Church. Read our latest updates below. Sandrea (Donna-Smithers) Welch (‘18) married Peter Welch last year....
What Goes Around…Comes Around
Alumna and kinesiology graduate student Taylor MacCuish is an adjunct professor in Jessup’s kinesiology department. As an undergraduate student at Jessup, she had the opportunity to work with various youth...
Warrior Madness Launches
Nearby residents could probably hear the chants and cheers coming from Warrior Arena last October 17 when the University kicked off the second annual Warrior Madness event. Students showed up...
The Freshman With a Microphone
Alumnus Matt George might describe himself as someone with an athletic brain trapped in an unathletic, uncooperative body and a big mouth, but most Sacramento sports fans are happy about...
STUNT Coach Alexis Blunk Showcases her Team and Passion at the Jessup Gala
In 2019, Alexis Blunk (formerly Welch) was announced as the first-ever head coach of Jessup STUNT. In four seasons with the Warriors, Blunk created a national powerhouse as the Warriors...
Spurring One Another on in Love: Encouraging Words From Alumni
Jessup alumni are part of the heartbeat of our University. Over the last 85 years, we have witnessed God's faithfulness through the shared stories of those who have called Jessup...
Pastor in Training Recipient, Shasta Mizera
When transfer student Shasta Mizera walked up the iconic Jessup ramp near the lime wedge, he knew Jessup was where he wanted to be. “I took a campus tour and...
Serving the Future of the Church
It’s often said that a Jessup education is transformational. For alumnus Nick Tucker, he came to the University as a soccer player and left a leader. “I was always more...
Pursuing Her Passions
Alumna Karlyn Leander describes herself with two passions: one to serve God, the other to build worlds, the kind she saw at Disneyland as a child. But the contacts she...
MBA Business Simulation Capstone Contest
Last summer, a team of four Jessup MBA students made history when they participated in a national business simulation competition. Olena Andrada, Phyllis Banks, Mandeep Kaur and Toco Nakamura represented...
Jessup's SOE Presents School Safety Conference
Last October 19, Jessup’s School of Education (SOE) presented a School Safety Conference dedicated to enhancing school safety and preparedness. The event brought together regional educators, administrators, safety professionals, emergency...
Jessup Volleyball Scrimmages at Sun City Lincoln Hills
Jessup Warriors aren’t just making a difference on the court, field or arena. They are impacting our surrounding community in a variety of ways that many people might not be...
Insights From Global Outreach Teams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcNrjUVwm8U In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of supporting global mission trips has never been more pronounced. Last summer, Jessup University sent eight teams to nine different countries including...
Hoops For Heroes and Veterans Honor Week
The third annual installment of Jessup’s Hoops for Heroes game returned on November 8, 2024 as the Warriors kicked off a special week at Jessup University. One of the more...
Hiring Jessup Graduates
Alex Medina is a Jesus follower, husband, and father of four boys. He also owns and runs a law firm dedicated to serving and protecting California employers and business owners....
Golf Team Helps Wishes Come True
Last month, members of Jessup’s women’s golf team were lending a helping hand to local nonprofit Silver Wishes Inc. The organization exists to grant wishes to senior citizens in Placer...
Career Services Update: Meet Char Von Vogt
Did you know that Jessup alumni have lifelong access to Career Services? Sharing her expertise is Char Von Vogt, Jessup’s new director of Career Services and External Workforce Development Partnerships....
Faculty Research
Often viewed as one of the unique aspects of a Jessup education is the faculty that is entrusted to teach our students. They represent the academic voice in our community....
The Jessup Gala Returns in October
Be sure to mark your calendars and save the date as the Jessup Gala returns this fall on October 5! Jessup University is thrilled to celebrate our 85th anniversary providing...
Alumni Updates
Jessup alumni are making their mark in the marketplace, government, sports entertainment and in the Church. Read our latest updates below. April Ballestero (‘19) is a strategic leadership coach for...
Jessup's BSN Program Receives Significant Grant
California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) recently awarded Jessup University a generous grant of $630,000 for Jessup’s BSN four-year degree program, which launched in the spring semester...
Veterans Helping Veterans
As a combat veteran, Sergeant First Class (SFC), Travis Orth embodies resilience, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to service. Currently serving his country with honor, he now channels his passion...
Julie Orth, Student Life's Process Improvement Expert
Meet Julie Orth, Jessup's housing operations and student life office manager who is hard at work throughout the year managing housing assignments including room changes, check-in/check-outs, meal plans and room...
Del Webb Foundation Provides Grant for Simulation Labs
The Del E. Webb Foundation awarded Jessup University with a generous grant of $71,000 to help equip the brand-new 6,000-square-foot clinical Simulation Lab of Jessup University’s BSN program, which launched...
Daysha Trujillo Meets the Needs of Area Students
Majoring in biochemistry and working hard to expand the nonprofit she started at just 13 years old, Jessup sophomore and CEO Daysha Trujillo is tenaciously making an impact throughout northern...
The Value of Life is What You Give Away…Even if it's a Ladybug
For nearly four decades, Janelle and Bill Clarke have been a beacon of generosity and the embodiment of unwavering support for the Jessup mission. Years ago, Bill was known to...
Half Dome Hike Honors Legacy
The Bryce and Jo Jessup Legacy Endowment Fund provides scholarships for those called to church vocational ministry, such as pastors, youth ministers, missionaries, Christian educators and evangelists. This endowment ensures...
Serving Our Neighbors
As the footprint surrounding the Jessup campus continues to expand and grow within the region, the University seeks to be a good neighbor, reaching out to those within our midst....
From Coffee to the Classroom to the Cockpit
Junior Emily Okunami may have explored a variety of potential college majors before landing on aviation, but she no longer questions if she’s found her passion. While working as a...
Aviation Update
Jessup’s Aviation program continues to soar to new heights in terms of growth and increased recognition within our region. The program began in 2020 and this year, over 70 students...
You're Never too Young to Pursue Your Dreams
Ambitious is an understatement when it comes to describing Jessup business student and soon to be graduate, Caleb Landon. At the age of 20, Landon graduates this April and is...
From the Big Apple to Little Island, Ciera Miller Makes her Mark
What does a screen printing factory, skateboard shop, plant store, bookstore, photography studio and a church have in common? These venues represent locations where Jessup alumna Ciera Miller presented live...
Championing Sports and Mental Health
Recent graduate Azalea Prince experienced numerous athletic achievements while at Jessup and gives God all the glory. Recognized as an All-Academic athlete, she earned six career NAIA National Championship appearances...
CrossFit Kingdom Opens in Lincoln
Fulfilling a need in pursuit of his dreams, alumnus Nathan Schattner is the owner of Lincoln’s newest CrossFit offering, known as CrossFit Kingdom. Schattner hosted the grand opening for his...
Alumni Updates
Sean Anderson (‘16) recently earned his Master’s of Divinity at Vanderbilt University in TN where he will be working at their medical center as a chaplain resident this fall. Krystyna...
Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
There were many reasons James Rivers decided to attend Jessup to earn his undergraduate degree in English. Excellent academics, a Christian environment and the ease of applying seemed to do...
Internships Pave the Way to Professional Careers
We hear it time and again that internships are instrumental to landing the job of your dreams and for Richard Grimmett, theory proved true. Like many students, the pandemic caused...
Teaching Brings New Purpose
We hear the sentiment that God works in mysterious ways often enough, but when it comes to the career trajectory of alumnus Thomas Graham, God’s fingerprints are all over it....
Accessibility the Jessup Way
As a junior in high school, first generation college student Elvis Rodriguez didn’t see himself taking the collegiate route for his future. “I didn’t think attending college was a realistic...
Father Knows Best…
Alumna Natalie Basaldua’s father saw serious potential in his five year-old daughter one day when the duo played a friendly game of catch. “My dad noticed I had a pretty...
Finding his Niche in Counseling Psychology
Sometimes God changes our plans. We head out down a specific path only to emerge somewhere unexpected but often exactly where God can use us best. Jeff Machgan understands this...
From Jessup to News Production
Digital Communication, Art & Design graduate Julia Findley recently accepted a position as morning news producer for Good Morning Reno at Kolo 8, a Gray television station. “While I never...
Getting an Education and on-the-job Experience at Jessup
Sophomore Nehemiah Howard knows where he is headed and Jessup is helping him achieve his goals and dreams. The 19-year-old came to Jessup as the recipient of a full ride...
SOE Receives Grant Geared Toward Early Child Development Degree and Certification
Jessup’s School of Education (SOE) realizes the importance of creating a pipeline for future teachers and a continuum to serve the academic and social emotional learning needs of children starting...
Jessup's Newest Tradition
From tug of wars to dance marathons to trivia, most colleges have a favorite tradition and Jessup is not exempt. The Penguin Mailbox, Rikki Tikki, Nationball, late night breakfasts or...
Faculty Research
Richard Yang - School of Business Breaking through the Secular Mold: How to Cultivate Responsible and Moral Leaders in the Age of Rationalization In the world of business, to succeed...
Jessup Music Students at Mount Hermon
Last summer, Jessup Music students gained valuable experience serving at Mount Hermon Christian camp located in the Santa Cruz mountains. The students were on staff, leading worship for Mount Hermon’s...
New in Advancement
Steve Velebit Steve Velebit recently joined Jessup’s Advancement team as director of development, strategic giving and is definitely hitting the ground running! Velebit is on the go, taking every opportunity...
Honoring Judy Holsinger | Jessup Music
Jessup’s music recording studio has undergone some hefty upgrades to better shine the spotlight on the University’s state-of-the-art commercial music program. A few weeks after students started the fall semester,...
Living Her Dream Built on a Jessup Foundation
HOLLI PRUHSMEIER Most people don’t describe their job replete with adventure, and most don’t have the opportunity to fly in a helicopter for work. But alumna Holli Pruhsmeier does. She...
Career Trajectory Launched at Jessup
JASON PETERS Back in 2016, alumnus Jason Peters was the first graduate from Jessup's environmental science program. Peters education prepared him well for his career pursuits and his connection to...
Alumni Updates
Alumni Updates Check out the latest alumni updates. From career to pastoral to residential moves, read on to learn what some of our favorite people have been doing all for...
Ode to Jessup
Ode to Jessup BY ED KACZMAREK UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OFFICER It was San Jose in '39 Brother Bill was preachin' fine He had a few students form a line - The...
MLK Award Recognizes Alumna Jackie Turner
When Jackie Turner graduated from Jessup University in 2015, she was already active in evangelism ministries for the Kingdom overseeing the nonprofit homeless outreach ministry she started known as “Taking...
Reaching, Teaching and Learning in the California Prison System
LORIE MCCANN It’s only natural for first-year teachers to envision how their classrooms will look and to develop strategies to educate and connect with their students. For alumna Lorie McCann,...
In Search of a Better Life - Isabella Carreiro
ISABELLA CARREIRO Many Jessup students overcome significant obstacles in their pursuit of Christian higher education and Isabella Carreiro is no exception. Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Carreiro didn’t speak English...
In Memoriam: Remembering Jo Jessup
IN MEMORIAM: REMEMBERING JO JESSUP Shirley-Jo Hulburt was born December 15, 1933 in Los Angeles. Growing up in Southern California, she later met and married Bryce Jessup while attending San...
The Institute for Biodiversity and the Environment
Jessup’s Institute for Biodiversity and the Environment (IBE) is working on four projects including the Pacific Crest Trail Biodiversity Megatransect, Raccoon and Doty Creek Salmonid Emigration and Distribution study, Burrowing...
Exposing Vs. Exploiting: Navigating Sensitive Stories
I was 21 years old, in my first week of grad school, and my roommate asked about my story. Immediately, I delved into the challenging relationship from which I removed...
Learning to Read Scripture with Jesus and the Early Church
My love for the Bible was ignited during my undergraduate studies at Jessup. In my first semester as a transfer student, in the spring of 2007, Dr. Merilyn Copeland opened...
Training the Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders
Jessup’s Kern Scholar program is in its second year and continues to focus on training the next generation of pastors and leaders. The unique accelerated program is geared for students...
Exceptionally Employable the Jessup Way
Every college student has a dream job, but for alumnus Cody Cantrell, obtaining his came with a lot of grit, determination and perseverance. Cantrell works for the world’s premier consulting...
Refined: Jessup’s Philanthropic Society for Women
God so loved us first that we might learn how to love one another. Philanthropy can be defined as love for humankind. It is derived from the Greek words "philos,"...
Environmental Science Program Delivers a Meaningful Career
Jessup wasn’t Kasia Kaphan’s first college choice but after just one semester at a state university left her feeling disconnected, she decided to learn more about the greater Sacramento region’s...
Sydney Fuentes
The college years are often filled with transition. Especially when students pursue a specific field, only to find plans changing. Alumna Sydney Fuentes originally set her sights on becoming a...
Jessup Partners with Adventist Health
One of Jessup’s loyal community partners is Adventist Health, an organization whose mission is “Living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.” Only a few minutes away from the...
Brooke Drewry
Reflecting on her Jessup experience, alumna Brooke Drewry put it this way, "Jessup made such a difference in my life, I just want to be able to give back, however...
