Stories from this issue:
Mahdavi’s Mission
Cover StoryPresident Pardis Mahdavi shares how her experiences with exclusion shaped her identity and personal mission, empowered her to bridge transformative opportunities for others, fueling her commitment to education and providing focus for university work ahead.
Experiences That Matter
The University of La Verne leads the way in extending learning beyond the classroom and offering experiences that allow our students to demonstrate their skills, receive training that leads to a competitive edge in the workplace, and live out our core values—ethical reasoning, diversity and inclusivity, lifelong learning, and civic and community engagement. These are the experiences that matter!
A Cut Above the Rest
University of La Verne alumna and business-owner Liliana Andriani ’20 exemplifies dynamic leadership through her community service.
News from La Verne
Alumna Receives Prestigious SBA Award
Anita Ron ‘88 named 2024 SBA Los Angeles District Small Business Person of the Year Award.
Spirit of La Verne Celebrated
Ten recipients were recognized and celebrated this week at the Spirit of La Verne Awards, which honors campus community members living out the core values represented by the Ludwick Center — spirituality, cultural understanding, and community engagement.
Black Womxn Leaders in Education Focus of New Study
Professor Yvette C. Latunde launches research on strategies Black womxn leaders use to thrive while leading and the impact of leaders' behavior on wellness.
New Pathway to Educational Leadership
The Preliminary Administrative Services credential program launched last fall to help California educators meet requirements to work as an administrator, while providing a pathway to earn a master's in education.