Fall 2018
International Drive
With a tight-knit group of student-athletes from the United States and overseas, the University of La Verne men's golf team is excelling on the links and in the classroom.
November 13, 2018
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
Center of Well-Being
The new Randall Lewis Center for Well-Being and Research will serve students and the community as a resource for maintaining healthy lifestyles.
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 disadvantaged 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
Vintage Leadership
Napa County is known for its lush vineyards and rolling hills. But when Minh Tran ’95 was appointed as its chief executive officer in October, the county looked quite different. Four major wildfires were raging through Wine Country, requiring the College of Law alumnus to work hard and maintain a calm demeanor to help residents survive.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Strength in Community
Police know their jobs can be dangerous. But Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Detective Kenneth Mead ’97 likely had no idea how bad things would get after first hearing about the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival shooting. Community solidarity has helped Mead and his fellow officers stay focused as the investigation continues.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Year-end Showcases Spotlight Student Works
Students celebrated their writing, music, and artistic achievements in three May events showcasing creativity.
Posted: June 4, 2018
The Future of Adult Education
The University of La Verne’s commitment to lifelong learning and student-focused culture has contributed to a long, successful history in adult learner programs.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Pitch Perfect
Members of the softball team step up to the plate annually to coach members of the Pomona Valley Wildcats Special Olympics teams.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Deep Roots
A sense of community, Church of the Brethren roots, and a reputation for producing top-notch teachers, superintendents, and other educators has drawn 65 members of C. Ernest Davis’s family to the University of La Verne since 1910. The Davis family tree — branching out across three generations — has more Leopard connections than most others.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Create the Future: University Launches Largest Ever Fundraising Campaign
Cheers, dance music, and a cascade of green and orange balloons marked the official unveiling of a $125 million comprehensive fundraising campaign for the University of La Verne in late March.
Posted: June 4, 2018
Managing Chaos
Allison Farole ’07 traded in a dream of becoming a television reporter for a career in emergency management. Though she had faced plenty of stressful situations in her job, a white nationalist rally that arrived on her doorstep in Charlottesville put her leadership skills to the test.
Posted: June 4, 2018
The Gift of Possibilities
Annamarie Montañez ’02, ’14 remembers the encouragement her parents showed her when she decided to go to college and become an educator. She draws inspiration from that support as principal of the Jurupa Valley Unified School District Adult Education and Community Day School.
Posted: June 4, 2018
War and Peace
Firas Arodaki '12 lived through the Persian Gulf War and Iraq War while growing up in Kuwait. Those experiences now motivate the Master of Science in Leadership and Management student to assist others. He helps Syrian refugees settle in Southern California, raises money to support a Syrian orphanage, and stands up for the rights of Muslims.
Posted: October 23, 2017
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