Mitch Cruzan ’81, ’84 (B.A. biological science, M.A. biological science) recently published his second book: Looking Down the Tree – The Evolutionary Biology of Human Origins. He also serves as Assistant Chair, Department of Biology at Portland State University and was recently promoted to Senior Editor for the scientific journal, Molecular Ecology.
Daniel Coats ’12, MA ’15 (Communications) organized and led the initial author interview with astrophysicist Hugh Ross on Ross’ book, “Noah’s Flood Revisited,” which has ranked first among new releases in Amazon’s Science and Religion category since it debuted.
Steve Haddadin ’18 (B.A. business administration-finance) has been awarded the 2025 Dealmakers Award by the CCIM Institute Southern California. Steve Haddadin is an Attorney, Broker, and Entrepreneur with over a decade of Real Estate experience. He is also an adjunct Professor of Business law.
Wesley Ruby ’24 (M.A. music) is beginning a full-time position as a music teacher at Hillcrest Christian School in Thousand Oaks, California, in August 2025. Ruby is also a special project adjunct faculty member at Pepperdine University, where he serves as musical director for theatrical productions.
Steve Haddadin ’18 (B.A. business administration-finance) passed the California Bar exam on his first attempt in 2025.