Vanguard on the Rise
We are paving clear pathways to a Vanguard education, transforming our campus to enhance the student experience, and cultivating resources for academic and career achievement so every student thrives.
Give to Vanguard
Join us Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m, for Alumni Day ’26, a day filled with fellowship, cherished memories, and exciting opportunities to revisit your alma mater. Whether you’re catching up with old friends, exploring campus updates, or sharing your Vanguard stories, this event is one you won’t want to miss.
Decade gatherings, tours, a BBQ, and more!
Stories of Impact
For junior psychology major Lillian Avalos ’27, community has been the defining thread in her Vanguard University journey. Originally from Delhi, California, Avalos arrived at the Costa Mesa campus unsure of what to expect.
Student Spotlight: Lillian Avalos ’27
A Calling to Teach: April Westbrook, PhD In this article: April Westbrook, PhD, professor of Old Testament at Vanguard University, begins each semester with the same deliberate consideration she brings […]
A Calling to Teach: April Westbrook, PhD
Vanguard University has received a significant vote of confidence in its commitment to service and student success. California Volunteers has awarded Vanguard’s #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program an additional $2.8 million in funding, extending the initiative through a new three-year agreement that will continue expanding student impact across Orange County.
Vanguard University Receives $2.8 Million Toward College Corps
Vanguard University received an historic $35 million estate gift from Fred and Ruth Waugh, marking largest donation in university history. The endowment gift will profoundly impact the lives of students who are able to receive a private Christian education for generations to come.
Vanguard University Receives Record $35 Million Gift from Fred and Ruth Waugh
For more than four decades, Donn Rediger has been one of Vanguard University’s most influential champions. His fingerprints are everywhere: on its governance, its financial stability, and most notably, on the establishment and growth of Vanguard’s endowment.
Donor Spotlight: Donn Rediger
Giving Priorities
Advancing the University’s student-focused priorities as we seek to become the leading source for Christian higher education in California.
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We Are VU
The We Are VU Scholarship Fund is a student-centered initiative at Vanguard University that provides critical financial support to undergraduate students. Whether overcoming financial barriers, pursuing a first-generation college dream, or seeking a Christ-centered academic community, this fund exists to ensure every student called to Vanguard thrives.
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Vanguard University Fund
The Vanguard University Fund provides caring expert faculty, a beautiful (and growing!) campus, and the technology to support instruction, ensuring students like her have access to the life-changing experiences Vanguard offers—experiences grounded in Christ, purpose, and community.
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The Vanguard Endowment
The Vanguard University Endowment provides financial stability that is not impacted by trends of enrollment or annual fund revenues and provides revenue to support the university’s programs, faculty, student scholarships, and facility maintenance.
