Segraves Sequoia University is also part of a controversy surrounding the credentials of Kelly Segraves, director of the Creation Science Research Center, a creationist organization. Segraves claims to have received a Master's degree from Sequoia University in 1972 and has been criticized over the institution's lack of academic credentials. Richard de Mille In 1953, then-Scientologist Richard de Mille was an associate professor at Sequoia University. He taught at the Department of Scientology. Paul Reps In 1951, American zen poet Paul Reps published his second book "Unknot The World In You" through Sequoia University Press. David B. Steinman Sequoia awarded an honorary Doctor of Science in Engineering to David B. Steinman received on April 15, 1952. David Seabury Seabury unofficially founded the university in 1950. He was both its President and also had an honorary PhD from Sequoia University. He later claimed he had worked at and obtained a degree from Pacific International University, not Sequoia. Johnston Murray Former Governor of Oklahoma Johnston Murray received an honorary degree of Doctor of Law on July 7, 1952. Jack B. Tenney In 1953, California State Senator Jack B. Tenney gave the commencement address and received an honorary Doctor of Humanities. Edward Leo Delaney In 1954, actor turned propagandist Edward Leo Delaney published his first book "False Freedom" through Sequoia University Press. Mickey Rooney In May 1956, Sequoia University awarded actor Mickey Rooney an honorary PhD in Fine Arts. Devendra Varma In 1968, literary scholar Devendra Varma received a fellowship of the Sequoia Research Institute, a subsidiary of Sequoia University. References Scientology-related controversies Unaccredited institutions of higher learning in California Educational institutions in the United States with year of establishment missing Educational institutions disestablished in 1984 Universities and colleges in Los Angeles County, California Defunct private universities and colleges in California