A mass shooting. A wildfire. A violent protest. a hurricane. In fall 2017, tragedies turned regions upside down, presenting four alumni in public leadership positions with some of the most challenging circumstances of their careers. They demonstrated strength and composure, drawing wisdom from their Leopard roots to pull through.
November 19, 2019
Tatiana Tatarinova is a computational biology professor whose research could affect world hunger, cancer, and even understanding of Jewish ancestry. The trail-blazing spirit and curiosity that drive her cutting-edge work also keep her moving far beyond the classroom and laboratory.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Bravery, strength, and determination helped residents of Houston, Texas, survive the floods and whipping winds of Hurricane Harvey in August 2017. Alumnus Art Acevedo ’05, chief of the city’s police department, relied on valuable lessons of trust to lead his department — and the city — through the disaster.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Most business programs stop at the theoretical stage. The University of La Verne’s College of Business and Public Management is one of the few in the nation that takes students a step further, challenging them to create real businesses with real money.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Napa County is known for its lush vineyards and rolling hills. But when Minh Tran ’95 was appointed as its chief executive officer in October, the county looked quite different. Four major wildfires were raging through Wine Country, requiring the College of Law alumnus to work hard and maintain a calm demeanor to help residents survive.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Police know their jobs can be dangerous. But Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Detective Kenneth Mead ’97 likely had no idea how bad things would get after first hearing about the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival shooting. Community solidarity has helped Mead and his fellow officers stay focused as the investigation continues.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Students celebrated their writing, music, and artistic achievements in three May events showcasing creativity.
Posted: June 4, 2018
The University of La Verne’s commitment to lifelong learning and student-focused culture has contributed to a long, successful history in adult learner programs.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Members of the softball team step up to the plate annually to coach members of the Pomona Valley Wildcats Special Olympics teams.
Posted: June 4, 2018
A sense of community, Church of the Brethren roots, and a reputation for producing top-notch teachers, superintendents, and other educators has drawn 65 members of C. Ernest Davis’s family to the University of La Verne since 1910. The Davis family tree — branching out across three generations — has more Leopard connections than most others.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Cheers, dance music, and a cascade of green and orange balloons marked the official unveiling of a $125 million comprehensive fundraising campaign for the University of La Verne in late March.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Allison Farole ’07 traded in a dream of becoming a television reporter for a career in emergency management. Though she had faced plenty of stressful situations in her job, a white nationalist rally that arrived on her doorstep in Charlottesville put her leadership skills to the test.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Annamarie Montañez ’02, ’14 remembers the encouragement her parents showed her when she decided to go to college and become an educator. She draws inspiration from that support as principal of the Jurupa Valley Unified School District Adult Education and Community Day School.
Posted: June 4, 2018