University of Redlands prepares students for lives of meaning and impact

Students develop personally and professionally through experiential learning and unique opportunities.

From Grammy Award-winning opera singer Angel Blue to W. Richard West, Jr., the founding director of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, all University of Redlands alumni are products of a unique pedagogy. Founded in 1907, this private, nonprofit institution stands out with its immersive, personalized learning and hands-on experiences inside and outside the classroom.

“We have a strong focus on personalized education, and students come to us knowing they will be highly engaged throughout their learning journey,” says Krista L. Newkirk, president of the University of Redlands. “We’re giving our students practical and theoretical experience to prepare them for their next step once they graduate.”

Redlands offers more than 40 undergraduate programs, including the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies, where students design their own interdisciplinary programs. The university also offers more than 30 graduate programs in business, education, geographic information systems, theology, public policy and music.

With a campus that includes more than 70 clubs and organizations, Redlands students are deeply engaged and committed to their communities. The university’s 21 NCAA Division III men’s and women’s athletic teams are also a huge part of what makes the campus so vibrant. Redlands also offers one of the oldest travel-and-study programs in Austria and Central Europe, and the cost of programs like these is built into the student tuition.

“I think one of the most notable things about our campus is how friendly people are,” says Newkirk. “We find it to be really important for those who come here to feel connected and have that sense of community.”

The university has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright Students, a prestigious award granted by the U.S. Department of State. Since 2008, Redlands has celebrated 28 Fulbright student awards and was recently named one of only five master’s universities in California to be named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader.

Redlands has an incredibly robust community service internship program, which has received national acclaim as students annually complete more than 100,000 hours of public service in over 60 countries worldwide, positively impacting their careers and communities.

Newkirk concludes, “The transformative experience we offer to our students truly prepares them for lives filled with meaning and purpose, empowering them to make a meaningful contribution to society.”

Learn more about University of Redlands at www.redlands.edu.