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 […]
January 21, 2026
It’s early afternoon, and University of La Verne President Risa Dickson, dressed in business casual and sensibly chic flats, has returned to her Founder’s Hall office from an Academic Affairs meeting. Her goal in these meetings and others like it is to share information frequently and transparently. “I tend to be very collaborative. I delegate […]
Posted: January 21, 2026
Grace F. Napolitano’s connection to the University of La Verne runs deep, shaped by decades of public service in California’s San Gabriel Valley. Born in Brownsville, Texas, and educated at Cerritos College, Napolitano launched her political career locally—first as Norwalk’s mayor, then as a California Assembly member—before representing the region in Congress from January 1999 through […]
Posted: January 21, 2026
President 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.
Posted: December 4, 2023
Dr. Pardis Mahdavi became the 19th president of the University of La Verne on August 15. The community has embraced and welcomed the internationally recognized and highly accomplished academic, author, and higher education leader.
Posted: December 4, 2023
University of La Verne film students participated in a weeklong pilot education abroad program featuring access to a state-of-the-art digital studio while working collaboratively with students and filmmakers from Taipei.
Posted: December 4, 2023
The LaFetra College of Education is leading the charge in addressing the evolving teaching and learning challenges that face the region and beyond.
Posted: December 4, 2023
The 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.
Posted: April 21, 2023
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.
Posted: April 21, 2023
Bob Dyer '63 was the voice of Leopard Athletics for more than three decades. Today, he reflects on both his legacy and the one the University of La Verne has created in the region.
Posted: April 21, 2023
Learn about the conservation efforts taking place from the Cultural and Natural History Collections on a historical donation of folk-art sculptures from the Malgert Halpern and Irving Cohen family that depict Jewish life and culture in pre-World War II Ukraine and the United States.
Posted: April 21, 2023
Students in the digital media program leverage their talents to help nonprofits in need of professional—and compelling—videography work.
Posted: June 6, 2022
From philosophers to cartoonists, humankind has long attempted to define well-being. Within the university community, the concept is brought to life through varied and vibrant lenses.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Two alumni use their personal strengths and experiences to uniquely benefit the well-being of others.
Posted: June 6, 2022
The planned fifth college of the University of La Verne will focus on preparing a diverse healthcare workforce for the region's population.
Posted: July 12, 2021
When the pandemic is finally in the rearview mirror, what will "normal" look like? Four Leos respond.
Posted: July 12, 2021
Out of the challenges of the pandemic came innovations bringing new ways of connecting the university to its students and alumni.
Posted: July 12, 2021
Meet Mavel Ramos, Mary Barlow, and Steve Basset
What do an Irvine banker, Kern County school superintendent, and Los Angeles supply chain chief have in common? All three have careers that were turbo-charged by University of La Verne's pioneering regional and online campuses, which celebrate their 50th anniversary this year.
Posted: November 19, 2019
The LaFetra College of Education's Center for Neurodiversity, Learning, and Wellness is supporting student success one heart and one mind at a time.
Posted: November 19, 2019
Two weeks on a remote Montana ranch teaches science students new ways to learn.
Posted: November 19, 2019