Firas Arodaki '12 lived through the Persian Gulf War and Iraq War while growing up in Kuwait. Those experiences now motivate the Master of Science in Leadership and Management student to assist others. He helps Syrian refugees settle in Southern California, raises money to support a Syrian orphanage, and stands up for the rights of Muslims.
October 23, 2017
A pivotal moment in Winston Keh's life came when a man handed him change on the streets of the Philippines. Now Keh ’99 hands down justice as a judge in San Bernardino County.
Posted: October 23, 2017
Seta Whitby’s ambition to do something with her life after high school led her on a journey from Lebanon to La Verne, where she has become a respected and beloved computer science professor.
Posted: October 23, 2017
Coach Kevin Reid’s current hurdle is preparing the track and field team for its first meet in January.
Posted: October 23, 2017
For years, I dreamed of leaving traditional schools to develop a holistic learning clinic that provides services to students with learning or behavioral issues. Then I learned about the Center for Neurodiversity, Learning, and Wellness at the University of La Verne. It was like I had received a call to join a revolution!
Posted: October 23, 2017
A woman with flowing blue tresses and Aztec earrings stands tall outside the Landis Academic Center, looking west. She is not a student, professor, or staff member. She is the University of La Verne’s new mural, titled “Nevertheless…They Persisted.”
Posted: October 23, 2017
Retired aerospace engineer Dr. Taghi Mirsepassi came to the University of La Verne in 2017 to fulfill the wishes of his late wife, Heshmat. Dr. Mirsepassi’s mission has yielded an endowed scholarship fund that will help students achieve their dreams.
Posted: October 23, 2017
