Vanguard University Of Southern California

Bruce Lindsay knew a good bargain when he saw one: For decades, the millionaire ate three square meals a day in the cafeteria of tiny Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, surrounded by students who called him the "campus grandpa." When he passed away last month at 79, the college learned just what a generous tip he had left.

At Vanguard University, freshmen sprawl in the sun reading copies of "Mere Christianity." Dancing on the grounds is forbidden, and students part ways with "God bless you." Yet, the university in Costa Mesa is about to become one of the few Christian schools nationwide to encourage feminists to walk its halls. Well, Christian feminists. Vanguard plans to offer a minor in women's studies next spring, bringing into one program English, history and other humanities courses that focus on women.

By some measures, Southern California College, a small Christian college in Costa Mesa, has been a university for several years. With master's programs in education, religion and family counseling, and independent admissions and financial aid programs for each, the college already had expanded far beyond its liberal arts designation. On Tuesday, administrators announced that the 78-year-old college would become Vanguard University of Southern California as of July.