Westmont ecologist Laura Drake Schultheis shares her research about plant flammability and defensible spaces in the face of climate change in a Westmont Downtown Lecture on Wednesday, March 11, at 5:30 pm at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The talk, “Rooted in Resilience: Adaptive Planting Strategies in Wildland-Urban Interfaces,” is free […]
Madeline Fanton remembers the first chapter book she read as a child: Little Women. Now the visiting professor of theater arts directs Westmont’s production of the novel by Louisa May Alcott, adapted by Kate Hamill, on Feb. 27-28 and March 6-7 at 7:30 pm; Feb. 28 and March 7-8 at 2 pm, all in Porter […]
The Westmont Alumni Office launched its first Alumni Day of Service for alumni, students and staff with more than 50 volunteers serving on Feb. 7 across five different sites. Teams worked with The Bucket Brigade, The Turner Foundation, Olive Crests’s Hope Refuge, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Walls. “This growing service program […]
Westmont’s Martin Institute and Dallas Willard Research Center have announced the finalists of their annual book award. The winner of the Dallas Willard Book Award – created in 2015 to highlight Willard’s intellectual legacy – will be announced in May or June. Willard was a best-selling author and beloved philosophy professor at USC. The award […]
Westmont senior Ashley Clark, an English and theater arts double major from Henderson, Nevada, participated in the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s competitive five-month filmmaking program. During that time, she wrote a screenplay, Deus Ex Machina. The festival paired her with UC Santa Barbara international student Can Basoglu, who directed the short film that premiered […]
More than 60 exceptional mathletes from seven Southern California high schools matched wits in the 37th annual Westmont College Mathematics Field Day on Feb. 7 at the Montecito campus. The event included a variety of activities, including group problem-solving, individual math presentations, called “Chalk Talks,” hands-on construction of 3-D models, and the popular (and sometimes […]
Jeff Raymond shares snapshots of personal stories and lessons learned from nearly four decades in college athletics in a new book, Lessons Learned While Running in Circles. Raymond, Westmont’s sports information director for seven years until 2004, has served as the college’s athletics compliance administrator since 2021. He says the book offers wisdom to guide […]
William Morris, a faith-based climate activist, shared his journey – from growing up near an oil refinery in Torrance to his current work in environmental justice. The lecture was the first of a new series about careers in environmental studies hosted by Sustainable Westmont and stemming from the college’s new environmental studies major. Morris’ love […]
Westmont baseball swept the season-opening series against CSU San Bernardino, 14-3, 9-7 and 8-7, at Carr Field. The Warriors entered the new season ranked No. 13 nationally in the American Baseball Coaches Association Preseason Poll, No. 17 in the DII Baseball Top-25 Ranking, and No. 24 in the National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America Preseason […]
Westmont has partnered with the San Marcos High School Health Careers Academy (HCA) to guarantee graduates have a path to a bachelor’s degree. The Santa Barbara Unified School District approved the memorandum of understanding that assures those academy graduates who meet specific academic criteria admission to Westmont, with at least $15,000 in institutional aid. “This […]
Two Westmont engineering students presented their research findings at the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Annual Meeting in November at Memphis. Senior Celeste Marquez of Goleta and junior Peter Velgersdyk of Minnetonka, Minnesota, had rare opportunities as undergraduates to work on peer-reviewed papers. “This is quite an accomplishment for our students,” says Dan Jensen, […]
After losing an overtime heartbreaker at Biola, Westmont women’s basketball (15-5, 11-3 PacWest) has strung six wins together, including an inspired 79-43 win at home Jan. 31. Over the course of those six victories, the Warriors have averaged 74.0 points per game while limiting their opponents to an average of 42.8. “Obviously, we’ve been able […]
As a Westmont student, John Rodkey (‘79) envisioned a career as a missionary doctor in the field. But he discovered a different calling and direction. After majoring in chemistry, he returned to campus in 1981, and Stan Anderson, his former professor, hired him as a chemistry lab manager. Programming the college’s first minicomputer to inventory […]
Emerging artist and Westmont alumna Chelsea Roberts (’18), who delicately illustrates wildlife and flora with a gentle, compassionate reverence, opens a solo exhibition, Habitual Curiosity, in the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum’s downstairs gallery through June 20. Roberts, a scientific illustrator from Danville, conducts extensive research studying her subjects for hours before creating each piece. This forms a […]
Paul Willis, English professor emeritus and former poet laureate of Santa Barbara, hosts the 17th annual William Stafford Reading on Saturday, January 31, at 2 pm at the First Crossing Day Use Area in Los Padres National Forest, across from the old Los Prietos Boys Camp, 3900 Paradise Road. This is the former site of […]
World-renowned journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens will offer a morning of inspiration and stimulating insights at the 21st annual Westmont President’s Breakfast on Friday, February 27, from 7-9 am at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Tickets, which cost $150 per person, go on sale Friday, January 30, at 9 […]
Wendy Eley Jackson, assistant professor of English and film studies at Westmont, recently joined the board of directors for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara. She was instrumental in bringing Leah Weber King, the widow of Dexter Scott King, to serve as keynote speaker for MLKSB’s 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. […]
The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art offers a groundbreaking exhibition that reveals a little‑known chapter of America’s most celebrated photographer in Beyond the Wilderness: Ansel Adams in 1940s Los Angeles, from January 15 – March 28. The museum hosts a free, public, opening reception for the exhibition on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 4-6 pm. While Adams has […]
Westmont’s inaugural head coach of STUNT, which begins in fall 2026, has deep roots in the Santa Barbara community and significant experience. Ariana Johnson is a sixth-generation Santa Barbaran and is in her third season as the STUNT head coach at her alma mater Santa Barbara High School. “I hope to create a beautiful program […]
Junior forward Molly Garnand of Oro Valley, Arizona, tied her career scoring record with 22 points to lead Westmont Women’s Basketball (9-4, 5-2 PacWest) to a 62-49 win over the host Sunbirds of Fresno Pacific (5-7, 2-5). Garnand, who was 10 of 16 from the floor, also collected eight rebounds. “We started to see Molly […]
Westmont celebrated the accomplishments of 25 new graduates of the Westmont Downtown | Grotenhuis Nursing program at a pinning ceremony Dec. 18 before a standing-room-only crowd at Montecito Covenant Church. This is the sixth cohort to graduate from the 16-month accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program, housed at 26 W. Anapamu. Dianthe Hoffman, ABSN […]
The Westmont Opera Orchestra and more than a dozen cast members will sing, dance and swashbuckle their way through Pirates of Penzance, a hilarious story of adventure, danger and romance on Friday, Jan. 23, and Sunday, Jan. 25, both at 7 pm in Porter Theatre. “Pirates is a roaring fun show that allows for flexibility […]
Patrick Uretz (‘14), who won two national championships with Westmont’s club polo team in 2013-14, is leaving professional polo for a career in construction. But until he rides into the sunset, he remains a formidable opponent. Patrick contributed seven goals in USA’s triumph in the II Federation of International Polo (FIP) Arena World Championship in […]
Christine Seibert, Westmont’s new assistant director of environmental studies, brings a rare blend of scientific training, deep Christian conviction, and a contagious enthusiasm for helping communities care for God’s creation. Her journey into sustainability began unexpectedly in high school, when she encountered a small booklet, Loving the Least of These, published by the National Association […]
Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a nearly $5 million grant to Westmont for the college’s Sacred Stories Project, which will uncover, share, and celebrate the vocational journeys of Christian young adults. Westmont joins 60 other U.S. organizations that have received grants through the endowment’s National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life since 2024. The […]
Westmont’s inaugural cohort of theological leadership students celebrated their graduation during a special dinner December 4 in Hieronymus Lounge. This was the final event for the eight students who each shared a personal story about the impact of the program before they received their certificate in theological leadership. President Gayle D. Beebe, who taught several […]
Westmont engineering’s fifth annual remote-control (RC) car showdown was packed with crashes, flips, stalls, missed turns—and, for the first time, a three‑car championship race. When the dust finally settled, the team of Ben Mandani and Isaac Silva, who launched their car, named NESI, more than five feet off a ramp to win a one-jump playoff, […]
Local artists Dane Goodman and Dug Uyesaka will speak about their works in the current exhibition on Monday, Dec. 15, from 4-5 pm in the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. The event, which includes refreshments, is free and open to the public. “As accomplished artists across a breadth of media, Goodman and Uyesaka will share […]
The nation’s fastest-growing female sport comes to Westmont in fall 2026. Since its NCAA Division II debut as an emerging sport in 2023, STUNT has blended the athleticism of cheer, dance and gymnastics into a high-impact competition celebrating teamwork, precision and power. “We’re excited to create another thriving athletic program that attracts amazing student-athletes who […]
Eileen McQuade arrived at Westmont in 2004 to teach biology, and she embraced the task with her usual enthusiasm, passion, and positive spirit. She collected accolades such as Teacher of the Year, the Jane Higa Award for Academic and Co-Curricular Partnership and a Faculty Research Award, which acknowledged her many published papers and outstanding research. […]
Westmont’s junior engineering students are revved up to battle it out in a three-part competition that includes racing around cones and distance jumping off a ramp on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 1:15 pm in front of Kerrwood Hall. Students use the 500-piece remote-control (RC) car they’ve made as part of their Machine Design class. This […]
The Westmont men’s basketball team won both of their games in the Sprite Tundra Tip-Off Nov. 28-29 in Anchorage, Alaska. The Warriors defeated Alaska Fairbanks 72-66 on Saturday before taking down Alaska Anchorage 64-58 the following day. The Warriors have been led offensively by senior guard Jarrett Bryant, who is averaging nearly 16 points a […]
The Westmont women’s swim team hosts its only home meet of the year, welcoming Azusa Pacific to the Tom and Meg’s Aquatic Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 am. The Warriors will honor nine graduating seniors during the meet. The Warriors broke three school records, set 32 lifetime best marks, and 99 season bests […]
The 21st annual Westmont Christmas Festival offers an unforgettable celebration of Advent with the college’s orchestra and choirs creating a magical atmosphere at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara. Tickets, which cost $30 each, are selling quickly for both performances on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 pm and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 pm. Purchase […]
Alastair Su, Westmont assistant professor of history, expounds on Tariff Nation: The Rise, Fall, and Return of America’s Most Contentious Tax on Monday, Dec. 8, at 5:30 pm at the Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden Street, in downtown Santa Barbara. The Westmont Downtown Lecture is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations […]
Amanda Sparkman, Westmont professor of biology and director of environmental studies, has released the third volume in the “California Wild Neighbors” series, Neighbors with Fur: A Family Guide to California Backyard Mammals, with illustrations by Westmont professors, staff, students, alums, children and others in the community. “I hope it offers something for readers of every […]
The spirit of “lucecitas” – glimmers of light – shone brightly on the Westmont campus as nearly 200 enthusiastic students and their families gathered for the powerful fourth annual event, Affording Your College Dream, on Nov. 1. In a vibrant, Spanish-language event brimming with energy and hope, Westmont, in partnership with the Program for Effective […]
About 70 art lovers braved the wet weather for the opening of Between Planes: Exploring Sculpture Through Print on Nov. 13 at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. The unique show examines prints made by sculptors, offering a glimpse into artistic thought process of an artist prior to creating a sculpture. A highlight of the […]
Westmont volleyball (12-14, 6-6 PacWest) finished its season on a four-game winning streak and sent its seniors out in style, defeating Jessup (11-13, 5-7) in four sets on Nov. 15 at Murchison Gym. This was the final Westmont match for Alexis Dennick and Nariah Prescott. Sophomore outside hitter Maddie Finnegan led the team in kills […]
The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art explores artistic vision across two-dimensional and three-dimensional media in Between Planes: Exploring Sculpture Through Print from Nov. 13 to Dec. 20. There will be a free public opening reception on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 4-6 pm at the museum. “A sculpture and a print exist in two different planes; […]