Fall 2019
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.
November 18, 2019
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William Vasta
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.
Posted: November 14, 2019
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.
Posted: November 14, 2019
Code of Law
Professor Ashley Lipson argues for the defense of a quality law education through common-sense coursework and groundbreaking video game technology.
Posted: November 14, 2019
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.
Posted: November 6, 2019
Bold Move
L.A. County's new sheriff, Alex Villanueva, DPA '05, shocked everyone—himself included—with his historic win in 2018.
Posted: June 12, 2019
Living the Flip
Reality TV host. Entrepreneur. Real estate investor. Alumnus Jessie Rodriguez embodies reinvention in both personal and professional life.
Posted: June 12, 2019
Golden Anniversary
The University of La Verne celebrates 50 years of serving adult learners through its Regional and Online Campuses.
Posted: June 12, 2019
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.
Posted: June 12, 2019
Sea Average
A research voyage to the Bering Sea nets data that math professor Emily Cilli-Turner uses to reel in students.
Posted: June 12, 2019
The Business of Helping Others
The Enactus program inspires students to improve the world through entrepreneurial action.
Posted: June 12, 2019
Courting the Vote
College of Law student Salvador Melendez’s message of hope and trust vaulted him to a seat on the Montebello City Council.
Posted: June 12, 2019
Man on the Run
Former track and field athlete Michael Sacoto ’12, MSLM ’15, clears hurdles to educate high school students on the need for health care professionals in Southern California.
Posted: November 13, 2018
Raising Hope
Gladys Namuyonga fled persecution in Uganda for the United States. The University of La Verne College of Law helped her win asylum.
Posted: November 13, 2018
Success Within Reach
The University of La Verne’s REACH Summer Camp introduces high schoolers to business skills and inspires them to pursue a college education.
Posted: November 13, 2018
Life, Supported
When John Raffoul, DPA ’02, took over Adventist Health White Memorial medical center, it was struggling. Under his guidance, the hospital has emerged into a community and industry leader.
Posted: November 13, 2018
Ripe for Change
Professor Kelly Niles-Yokum is on a mission to make life better for older adults. She’s reimagined the graduate program in gerontology to ensure aging is everybody’s business.
Posted: November 13, 2018
The Genome of Genius
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
A Flood of Pride
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
Practice Makes Profit
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
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