When Kathy Bakhit EdD ’11, first arrived in the United States nearly four decades ago, she never imagined her path would lead to the Vice Presidency of Academic Affairs. What she did know was that relationships mattered—deeply. “The way I grew up,” she reflects, “relationships are like glass. If you break them, even if you […]
January 21, 2026
It had been two years since I graduated from the University of La Verne, and I had just finished catching up with a fellow alum. I was in my office in Murrieta, sipping coffee between meetings, when a quiet tug at my heart stopped me mid-thought. It was subtle but insistent. I found myself asking: […]
Posted: January 21, 2026
From the time I was a little girl, I couldn’t wait to go to school. I was eager to learn, and I still remember the exact moment I read my first sentence at five years old. That passion for learning has stayed with me ever since. My mother attended Spelman College in Atlanta, and growing […]
Posted: January 21, 2026
When Michaelyn Thomas EdD ’17 was four years old, she looked toward the stars, saying to herself, “I want to work in outer space when I grow up.” Everyone has a story, and Dr. Thomas’s is quite unique. Through resilience, professional experience, grit, and doctoral research at the University of La Verne, she has had […]
Posted: January 21, 2026
“Believe in yourself. Show up for yourself. And always move forward despite life’s challenges.” These words from Guillermo Escalante ’97, MBA ’99, are the personal mantra that transformed a nine-year-old immigrant from Costa Rica who spoke little English into a recognized leader in sports science and higher education. Today, Escalante serves as Associate Dean of […]
Posted: January 21, 2026
College of Law and Public Service students score a victory in recent asylum case under the coaching of Krystal Rodriguez-Campos.
Posted: December 4, 2023
University of La Verne alumna and business-owner Liliana Andriani ’20 exemplifies dynamic leadership through her community service.
Posted: December 4, 2023
Louise Kelly, professor of management and leadership, researches the art of authentic leadership at the University of La Verne.
Posted: December 4, 2023
Daniel Loera, EdD ’12, director of multicultural affairs for the Center for Multicultural Services at the University of La Verne, shares his thoughts on empowering communities.
Posted: December 4, 2023
Professor Allyson Brantley sheds light on the massive anti-Coors movement orchestrated by a wide range of underrepresented groups.
Posted: April 21, 2023
Professor Nicole Mahrer leads research into well-being of expecting mothers and newborns.
Posted: April 21, 2023
In response to new state rules and workforce shortages, the LaFetra College of Education steps up to rapidly train teachers and administrators for evolving roles.
Posted: April 21, 2023
Alumnus Dana Ealey, MS '96, is prepared to touchdown on an exciting career working in a variety of government organizations.
Posted: April 21, 2023
Driven by a discovery about her son, alumna Hana Saad Alarifi develops cutting-edge tools to help diagnose autism in children.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Alumnus Victor M. Hernandez creates greater equity and opportunity for farmers from underserved communities throughout the state of California.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Alumnus Alberto Roman navigates the challenges of leading the largest community college in the state with lessons from his degrees in public administration.
Posted: June 6, 2022
As president of the Tournament of Roses Association, alumnus Bob Miller kept some of Southern California's most beloved traditions afloat through two tumultuous years.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Two hands-on legal clinics in University of La Verne’s College of Law provide students with real-world experience helping disenfranchised clients and critical lessons in self-care.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Professor Loren Dyck pursues well-being through his passions as an award-winning bodybuilder, researcher, and all-around academician.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Faculty and students from the College of Business and Public Management’s Integrated Business Program found innovative ways to teach and to sell their products during the pandemic. Each group’s profits directly benefitted communities affected by the pandemic, including restaurant workers, students, and families of all backgrounds.
Posted: July 12, 2021