Issue 6

Issue 6 | Fall 2025

Jessup’s Public Policy Program and Institute

It was in fall of 2006 that Jessup University began offering its public policy major. Located just 18 miles from California’s State Capitol building, it’s no surprise that the growing University would launch and continue to deliver a vibrant program. The public policy department has been overseen for the past four years by Pete Constant who has built a reputation not only for his sharp insights into legislative processes, but also for the remarkable success of his students in gaining entry into the prestigious Capital’s Fellows Program, considered one of the toughest to break into at the State Capitol.

John Jackson
President

Letter From the President

As Scripture says in Ecclesiastes 3:1, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Like many, I’ve made my share of mistakes in life. One of the biggest, when I was in my 20s, was not being present in the moment. I was always focused on the next thing, chasing the “next hill to climb” and rarely enjoying the present. It took repeated challenges from my wife, Pam, to learn the discipline of being in the “here and now.”

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Championing Justice in the Courtroom

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From Patrol to the Classroom

After more than 26 years in law enforcement, Philip Mancini traded a badge for a classroom. Today, he stands at...

Honoring Legacy While Pursuing Law

Growing up, Victoria McCurnin and her two siblings watched their mother dedicate countless hours to pro bono legal work as...

Jessup’s Public Policy Program and Institute

It was in fall of 2006 that Jessup University began offering its public policy major. Located just 18 miles from...

Major Jon Turnbull to Speak in Chapel

For over 20 years, combat veteran and U.S. Army Reserve (LTC) Chaplain Des Nelson has stood at the edge of...

Meet Taylor Winslow

In a world where equations make eyes glaze over and economic theories send students scrambling for the exit, professor Taylor...

State-of-the-Art Hangar Complex Breaks Ground

On a warm summer morning last month, city elected and administrative officials, FAA members, aviation enthusiasts, Jessup faculty, staff and...

A Moving Message on the Heart and History of Jessup

Every fall, when Jim Jessup steps on the chapel stage of the campus his grandfather William L. Jessup founded in 1939, he represents a legacy filled by faith, sacrifice and an unwavering commitment to Christ....

Alumni Updates

Jessup alumni are celebrating milestones in marriage and family, advancing their careers in ministry, education, medicine, music, government, and the arts, and impacting communities around the world.

Athletics 2025 Banner Year – New Era Ahead

The 2025 season will be remembered as a landmark year for Jessup University, a period of unprecedented athletic success that saw three teams claim national titles, three individual titles and the institution secure full NCAA...

Bringing Light into Dark Places

When alumna Emily Lemos packed her car and moved to Los Angeles after graduating from Jessup in 2019, she carried a suitcase, a notebook of story ideas and a prayer: that God would use her...

Campus Upgrades add Greenery, Solar and Paved Parking

Jessup’s iconic ramp faithfully continues to serve as the gateway to our 128-acre Rocklin campus. Literally thousands have utilized our ramp each year, from former first Lady Laura Bush to Christian hip hop sensation Miles...