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Cultivating students' God-given gifts.

10/19/2026

✨ WHY? Series — Episode 3

Meet Gael Henríquez García, a Cinema Media Arts major, and discover the story behind his choice to pursue his passion at ORU.

Every major has a story. What’s yours? 🎬⭐

10/16/2026

Are you ready to discover where your calling can take you?

In this final video, Dr. Debra Valladares, Associate Professor and Program Lead for ORU’s undergraduate degree in Leadership Development, shares a message for prospective students considering their next step.

Discover how the Leadership Development program can help you grow in your gifts, explore new opportunities, and prepare to lead with purpose. Your journey starts with discovering the leader God has called you to be!

Ready to take the next step? Explore Leadership Development at ORU!

10/14/2026

What does a degree in Leadership Development look like?

In this video, Dr. Debra Valladares, Associate Professor and Program Lead for ORU’s undergraduate degree in Leadership Development, takes us inside the program, highlighting its core classes and the knowledge students gain along the way.

From developing leadership skills to exploring the principles that prepare students to lead with purpose, discover how this degree equips students to navigate their calling and make an impact in their future careers.

10/14/2026

Meet Dr. Debra Valladares, Associate Professor and Program Lead for ORU’s undergraduate degree in Leadership Development.

Here, Dr. Valladares talks about her journey from immigration lawyer to strategic leader and that intersection in her global work with the Foursquare Church.

Now, she brings that rich expertise into the classroom, helping students fulfill their calling and navigate leadership pathways from college to career.

10/12/2026

Moments from Culture Fest 2026✨

Culture Fest brought the world to ORU, and we loved every moment of it! From vibrant traditions to beautiful connections, our campus is a reminder that there’s so much to learn from one another.

What was your favorite part of Culture Fest? 👇🏽

10/10/2026

Introducing Episode 2 of the WHY? Series! ✨

Meet Marcela Beverari, a Communication major at ORU’s College of Arts and Cultural Studies, and discover the passions, experiences, and purpose behind her major.

Thinking about your future at ORU? Your story starts with a WHY. 💛

10/08/2026

For Episode 2, we asked our students about the little moments that have made their college experience brighter.

What will make you smile in your next chapter?

10/03/2026

✨ Introducing the WHY? Series — a new interview series exploring the stories behind the majors at ORU’s College of Arts and Cultural Studies.

From discovering their passions to finding their purpose, every student has a story worth sharing.

🎬 Episode 1: Meet Alejandro Henríquez, International Relations major, and discover his WHY!

10/01/2026

We asked our students to share the best advice they’ve received and what they’ve carried with them throughout their college journey.
What advice will you carry into your next chapter? 📖

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