Voice, the magazine of the University of La Verne

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Current Issue: Fall 2025

The University of La Verne enters Fall 2025 with a renewed focus on lifelong learning and community connection. In this issue of Voice, explore stories that highlight our growing legacy, including how Rayna Harrison is expanding her family’s remarkable heritage and how President Risa Dickson is helping position ULV to be at the forefront of higher education. Join us as we celebrate the experiences and achievements that continue to shape our vibrant Leo community.

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Stories from this issue:

Furthering A Legacy

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Fame, 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 […]

By Charles R. Bentley ‘81
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Historic 600th Career Win

The University of La Verne’s Head Baseball Coach, Scott Winterburn, has achieved a historic milestone: his 600th career win. This victory represents far more than a number; it’s a reflection of three decades of mentorship, tradition, and unwavering commitment to student athletes.  Coach Winterburn began his 32-year collegiate coaching service as the head coach for […]

By Stephen Chavez ’89
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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 […]

By Stephen Chavez ’89

News from La Verne

Gala Celebrates Community Success

The ULV women’s volleyball team was honored on stage by President Risa Dickson during the 2026 Scholarship Gala, […]

May 5, 2026
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