Destin Daniel Cretton is a filmmaker and screenwriter who studied communications at PLNU. He went on to direct acclai... View More

Destin Daniel Cretton is a filmmaker and screenwriter who studied communications at PLNU. He went on to direct acclaimed films such as Short Term 12 (2013), The Glass Castle (2017), Just Mercy (2019), and the Marvel Studios film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). His journey is often cited as an example of how a liberal-arts, Christian-heritage university like PLNU can provide a foundation for creative and global impact. View Less

Greg Laswell is an American musician, recording engineer and producer who graduated from PLNU. He has released severa... View More

Greg Laswell is an American musician, recording engineer and producer who graduated from PLNU. He has released several solo albums (“Good Movie”, “Through Toledo”, “I Was Going to Be an Astronaut”, etc.) and his songs have appeared in film and television. His career shows how PLNU alumni have gone on to succeed in the arts and creative industries beyond the strictly academic or theological domains. View Less

James Dobson is a well-known evangelical Christian author and psychologist who is listed among PLNU alumni. He founded ... View More

James Dobson is a well-known evangelical Christian author and psychologist who is listed among PLNU alumni. He founded the organization Focus on the Family in 1977, which became a major voice in evangelical Christian media and social issues. His career reflects the influence of PLNU’s Christian-liberal-arts orientation in shaping leaders in faith-based spheres. View Less

Edward J. Blakely is an educator and researcher focused on urban and suburban issues, and is listed among PLNU’s alumn... View More

Edward J. Blakely is an educator and researcher focused on urban and suburban issues, and is listed among PLNU’s alumni. His work highlights the breadth of PLNU’s alumni network — extending into areas of public policy, urban planning and social research, not just theology or business. View Less

Colleen Planeta played collegiate basketball at PLNU (2006–2010) and has gone on to a professional career, playing for... View More

Colleen Planeta played collegiate basketball at PLNU (2006–2010) and has gone on to a professional career, playing for teams such as the Sydney Uni Flames in Australia. Her story speaks to the athletic dimension of PLNU’s alumni, showing how graduates participate at a high level in sports as well as academics and service. View Less