Category: Features

Voice Magazine / Features
Spring 2022

In Focus

Students in the digital media program leverage their talents to help nonprofits in need of professional—and compelling—videography work.

In Pursuit of Well-Being

In Pursuit of Well-Being

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.

Margarita Gomez-Nadin and Andre Bossieux

Well-Being Champions

Two alumni use their personal strengths and experiences to uniquely benefit the well-being of others.

College of Health

A Future of Health and Well-Being

The planned fifth college of the University of La Verne will focus on preparing a diverse healthcare workforce for the region's population.

The New Normal

Normal 2.0

When the pandemic is finally in the rearview mirror, what will "normal" look like? Four Leos respond.

Silver Linings

Silver Linings

Out of the challenges of the pandemic came innovations bringing new ways of connecting the university to its students and alumni.

ROC ‘n’ Roll

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.

Breaking the Mold

The LaFetra College of Education's Center for Neurodiversity, Learning, and Wellness is supporting student success one heart and one mind at a time.

Trip to Neher Land

Trip to Neher Land

Two weeks on a remote Montana ranch teaches science students new ways to learn.

LeoFM on-air talent Adrianna Solomon

Radiohead

Calling all music lovers. Tune in to University of La Verne’s LeoFM to hear from today’s top voices playing the hottest Top 40.

Steve Bassett

Utility Player

From forklift operator to the front office at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, alumnus Steven Bassett rose up the ranks through hard work and a flexible path to education.

Mary Barlow

Top of Class

Alumna Mary Barlow’s rise from first-grade teacher to Kern County Superintendent of Schools was aided by multiple degrees from the University of La Verne’s Bakersfield Campus.

Ashley Lipson

Code of Law

Professor Ashley Lipson argues for the defense of a quality law education through common-sense coursework and groundbreaking video game technology.

Mavel Ramos

Banking from the Heart

Orange Country-based Wells Fargo manager Mavel Ramos brings compassion, personal history, and a University of La Verne leadership education to her community relations role.

Los Angeles County sheriff Alex Villanueva

Bold Move

L.A. County's new sheriff, Alex Villanueva, DPA '05, shocked everyone—himself included—with his historic win in 2018.

Jessie and Tina Rodriguez

Living the Flip

Reality TV host. Entrepreneur. Real estate investor. Alumnus Jessie Rodriguez embodies reinvention in both personal and professional life.

Golden Anniversary

The University of La Verne celebrates 50 years of serving adult learners through its Regional and Online Campuses.

Candice Garcia-Rodrigo

Legally Strong

As the first Latina court commissioner in Riverside County history, alumna Candice Garcia-Rodrigo sets a strong example for professional women and the community she serves.

Emily Cilli-Turner

Sea Average

A research voyage to the Bering Sea nets data that math professor Emily Cilli-Turner uses to reel in students.

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