Spring 2022
An Eye Toward the Future
Driven by a discovery about her son, alumna Hana Saad Alarifi develops cutting-edge tools to help diagnose autism in children.
June 6, 2022
By
Barbara Goen
La Verne College Goes to War
Students responded to the effects of World War II with resiliency, and the global conflict created a commitment to educating veterans within the university community that continues to today.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Bearing Fruit
Alumnus Victor M. Hernandez creates greater equity and opportunity for farmers from underserved communities throughout the state of California.
Posted: June 6, 2022
The Great Equalizer
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
In Focus
Students in the digital media program leverage their talents to help nonprofits in need of professional—and compelling—videography work.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Petal to the Mettle
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
Searing Family Scholarship Supports Next Generation of Student Leaders
University Advancement is thrilled to announce the Searing Family Scholarship for Pomona High School graduates who wish to attend the University of La Verne.
Posted: June 6, 2022
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.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Justice for All
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
In Conversation with Brian Clocksin
Brian Clocksin, PhD, is the vice provost for strategic initiatives for the University of La Verne. He leads the academic planning for the new College of Health and Community Well-Being—the transformational initiative of the university’s 2025 Strategic Plan—which launches this summer.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Finding His Strengths
Professor Loren Dyck pursues well-being through his passions as an award-winning bodybuilder, researcher, and all-around academician.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Spring 2022 Bookshelf
Find your next favorite book today by discovering what our faculty experts have published in our newest digital exclusive, The Bookshelf.
Posted: June 6, 2022
Well-Being Champions
Two alumni use their personal strengths and experiences to uniquely benefit the well-being of others.
Posted: June 6, 2022
New Center to Focus on Entrepreneurs
The University of La Verne celebrates another major gift from prominent real estate executive and enthusiastic donor Randall Lewis: $2 million to establish the Randall Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Impact.
Posted: July 12, 2021
Three Leos Innovate in Response to Pandemic
Three University of La Verne alumni—from law, education, and public administration—share how they harnessed what they learned in the classroom to meet pandemic-related challenges, with surprisingly positive outcomes.
Posted: July 12, 2021
Student Innovations Become Cash for Charities
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
Distant but Determined
The Leopard Athletics community kept connected and motivated during the suspended spring athletic season through at-home workouts, social media motivational videos, virtual team check-ins, and more.
Posted: July 12, 2021
Doing the Work
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Alexandra Burrel gives readers a perspective into her life’s mission through the lens of “doing the work.” She wants to meet people where they are and assist in their growth and development.
Posted: July 12, 2021
The Roots of Woody Hall
Historic Woody Hall was dedicated in 1948 on the La Verne campus. The first men’s residence hall, it was named for Isaac J. Woody, the beloved groundskeeper. Woody Hall was the first of many new buildings to go up on campus in the postwar era.
Posted: July 12, 2021
World’s Fair Collection Finds a Home in La Verne
More than 100 boxes of original world’s fair documents and artifacts are now part of the University of La Verne’s Archives and Special Collections, thanks to the extraordinary gift of the PonTell family. Dating back to the very first expo, held in London in 1851, this vast treasure trove includes books, photographs, brochures, and objects revealing the fascinating history of this highly influential enterprise.
Posted: July 12, 2021
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