Spring 2023
A Labor of Love
Professor Nicole Mahrer leads research into well-being of expecting mothers and newborns.
April 21, 2023
By
Barbara Goen
Photography by
William Vasta
A Portrait of Success
University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman reflects on her dozen years of leadership, the values that inspired her throughout her service, and the memories she will cherish as she closes her chapter in the university’s presidential history.
Posted: April 21, 2023
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.
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
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
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
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
Hard Drive
Seta Whitby’s ambition to do something with her life after high school led her on a journey from Lebanon to La Verne, where she has become a respected and beloved computer science professor.
Posted: October 23, 2017
Starting Line
Coach Kevin Reid’s current hurdle is preparing the track and field team for its first meet in January.
Posted: October 23, 2017
Lyceum @ La Verne
The University of La Verne's Lyceum series of performing and visual arts will feature exhibitions of student art, music, and writing throughout May.
Posted: April 27, 2017
Lau’s Army
Alumna and Trustee Wendy Lau is committed to giving back to both the university and community of La Verne, crediting the school with putting her on the path to personal and professional success.
Posted: April 27, 2017
A River Runs Through Them
Corlan Ortmayer Harrison '79 has more than blood flowing through her veins. She also has gallons of river water.
Posted: October 17, 2016
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