
Stories from this issue:
A Lasting Legacy
Cover StoryThe historical legacy of the University of La Verne is examined through key defining moments from the university’s past and present with each milestone lending guidance for the university’s future.

Partnerships Accelerating a Rebuild
In response to new state rules and workforce shortages, the LaFetra College of Education steps up to rapidly train teachers and administrators for evolving roles.

A Portrait of Success
University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman reflects on her dozen years of leadership, the values that inspired her throughout her service, and the memories she will cherish as she closes her chapter in the university’s presidential history.
News from La Verne
President Mahdavi Is Present in the Space Between
Amidst the hum of guests that filled the Sacred Space in the Ludwick Center, University of La Verne President Pardis Mahdavi stepped up to the podium. She was ready to unveil the details of her personal and professional journey during the inaugural session of the "What Matters to Me and Why?" community discussion series.
One Book One University Initiative Showcases Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power with Powerful Novel “The Address Book”
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of La Verne has selected author Dierdre Mask’s book The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power as the One Book, One University novel for the 2023-24 academic year.
University of La Verne #1 Private University in CA for Social Mobility
The University of La Verne is the top private university in California for social mobility and for the second consecutive year, sixth among all universities in the state, according to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 National University rankings released today.
University of La Verne ranked 2024 Best U.S. College in Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
The University of La Verne has been ranked #33 in the nation within the 2024 Best U.S. College distinction in the Wall Street Journal & College Pulse rankings.