Stories from this issue:
Furthering A Legacy
Cover StoryFame, it’s said, is fleeting. The flickering of a candle’s flame against the winds of time. Yet celebrity’s shadow can extend well beyond the life of the wick, and those shaded regard it as a blessing or a burden. Or both. Rayna Harrison ’19 is well aware of her family tree and its links to […]
Championing Education, Archives, and Mental Health
Grace F. Napolitano’s connection to the University of La Verne runs deep, shaped by decades of public service in California’s San Gabriel Valley. Born in Brownsville, Texas, and educated at Cerritos College, Napolitano launched her political career locally—first as Norwalk’s mayor, then as a California Assembly member—before representing the region in Congress from January 1999 through […]
Her Space
When Michaelyn Thomas EdD ’17 was four years old, she looked toward the stars, saying to herself, “I want to work in outer space when I grow up.” Everyone has a story, and Dr. Thomas’s is quite unique. Through resilience, professional experience, grit, and doctoral research at the University of La Verne, she has had […]
News from La Verne
Life Lessons on Education, Immigration, and Voice
Louise Kelly will talk about the powerful ideas that shaped her life during her upcoming “What Matters to […]
April 30, 2026
ULV Pride Shapes the 2026 Scholarship Gala
Co‑chairs Rebecca Lally ’12, ’19 and Wendy Lau ’98 are reimagining ULV’s signature fundraising event to deepen engagement […]
April 28, 2026
Gala Auction Offers Luxury Items and Unique Experiences
The ULV Scholarship Gala silent auction brings together exceptional experiences to raise support for student scholarships. (ULV Graphic/Alycia […]
April 28, 2026
Acclaimed Poet Shares Work with Students
Jennifer Espinoza holds her latest collection, I Don’t Want to Be Understood, from which she read selected poems during the ULV’s Spring Poetry […]
April 23, 2026
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