Her love of biology stemmed from the wildlife of Guatemala. Now Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Heidy Contreras hopes to one day share that inspiration with her students through summer programs in the Central American nation.
May 19, 2016
It was a pure adrenaline rush simply walking into the operating room. As he scrubbed in for the first time, all Kim Burchiel could think about was what he was soon to experience.
Posted: May 19, 2016
The Disability Rights Legal Center at La Verne is a place of victories – not just for the clients, but for the law students helping them.
Posted: May 19, 2016
His quest for scientific discovery led veteran chemistry professor Dr. Iraj Parchamazad from Iran, to France, Germany, and eventually, the United States.
Posted: December 4, 2015
20,000 Americans age out of the foster care system each year. That's why Tim Mayworm founded Journey House, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting these youths.
Posted: December 4, 2015
Erica Nichols did not anticipate the journey on which her camera would take her after deciding to try a new hobby.
Posted: December 4, 2015
As the weekday sports anchor for ABC7 in Los Angeles, Rob Fukuzaki has established himself as one of the most recognized faces in sports news over the last 20 years.
Posted: May 8, 2015
What do a future submarine officer, missile contract manager, and press assistant have in common? The University of La Verne.
Posted: May 8, 2015
Sometimes there was a tension in the room, with someone not in agreement with a plan or a decision. Other times, it was just the way she wanted to start her meetings.
Posted: May 8, 2015
Patrick Stluka and fellow Navy trainers found themselves breaking new ground in the 1970s while stationed in San Diego.
Posted: December 20, 2014
“The best thing you can do for a child who is struggling is to be the safe place they can go to tell their story,” says Victoria Keyser '03 '11.
Posted: December 20, 2014
Stephen Fomba ’17 did not mind his daily trek to and from school as a child growing up, even if some days it meant walking as many as 20 miles under the blistering-hot sun. Like most living in Africa’s Eastern province of Sierra Leone, commuting by foot was and still is a way of life. But what he did mind was having to make these long trips over the burning, rocky ground completely barefoot.
Posted: December 20, 2014
The strength Charlene Marie King gains from helping others keeps her going. “It all comes back to loving people,” she says.
Posted: December 20, 2014
The moment he accepted his degree, Jake Warner fulfilled a promise made to his 8-year-old daughter, accomplished a life-long goal and gave his mother her proudest day.
Posted: September 25, 2014
With their success, the Cardenas family believes in giving back to the communities they serve. Working within their communities on issues such as education, healthy living, and even early voting sites, Cardenas Markets is as much a corporate citizen as it is a community market.
Posted: September 25, 2014
From student to entrepreneur, Alvin Chang '01 has come full circle as he proudly introduces the headquarters of his multimillion dollar company, Cerpass Technology Corporation to his alma mater.
Posted: September 25, 2014
Ross Mathews ’02 never anticipated the last day of his internship becoming the first day of the rest of his life.
Posted: September 24, 2014
While religion was always a part of his life and family upbringing, Richard Rose was not planning to make a career of it. Tragedy changed that.
Posted: September 24, 2014
