Fall 2015
Capturing A Role Model
Erica Nichols did not anticipate the journey on which her camera would take her after deciding to try a new hobby.
December 4, 2015
Special Olympics
University of La Verne coaches inspire athletes to reach greatness.
Posted: December 4, 2015
Athletes Give Back
Football team speaks at Orangewood Children and Family Center, Women’s Soccer reads Dr. Seuss, and Leopards volunteer at Special Olympics.
Posted: May 8, 2015
Rob Fukuzaki: From Go-Getter to Go-Giver
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
International Intentions: A Student’s Love for Culture & Education
The chance to travel to South Korea seemed a far reach for Ana Aragon. Then she heard about the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.
Posted: May 8, 2015
Serving the Ones Who Served All
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs has exposed Dedra Booth to the struggles military men and women face upon returning home after serving overseas.
Posted: May 8, 2015
Rising Stars
What do a future submarine officer, missile contract manager, and press assistant have in common? The University of La Verne.
Posted: May 8, 2015
Teaching in the Moment
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
Marisol Morales
"Our philosophy is rooted in appreciation and respect. We create the best opportunities for relationships this way."
Posted: May 8, 2015
Janis Dietz
"I believe education is a privilege, not a right. Therefore, I must guard this precious opportunity and never do anything to lessen its value to our students."
Posted: December 20, 2014
Through the Lens of A Legend
Don Bartletti, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his portfolio on the L.A. Times story “Enrique’s Journey” shared his stories at the University of La Verne during an exhibition of his work last fall.
Posted: December 20, 2014
A Little Respect
Patrick Stluka and fellow Navy trainers found themselves breaking new ground in the 1970s while stationed in San Diego.
Posted: December 20, 2014
World of Play
“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
Back to Basics
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
Relieved
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 Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
Hibernating is an odd way to spend a summer. But for Andrew Salera, it’s the best way to describe what he’s been through.
Posted: September 26, 2014
Courting Success
University of La Verne tennis coach Yolanda Duron leads the Leopards to their first NCAA championship tournament competition for the first time in program history.
Posted: September 25, 2014
For the Family
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
Burbank Campus Student Rises Above Home, Health Adversities
Betty Ganther hopes her passion for teaching young children rubs off on others, because she believes a child’s healthy upbringing is critical.
Posted: September 25, 2014
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