Ryan J. Smith, president and CEO of St. Joseph Center, will deliver the 2026 Frederick Douglass Human Rights Lecture at the University of La Verne. (Courtesy Ryan J. Smith) The St. Joseph Center CEO shares his journey from personal hardship to leading efforts against homelessness and poverty at the annual Frederick Douglass Human Rights Lecture On […]
Students explore dozens of clubs and organizations at the University of La Verne’s Involvement Fair. (ULV Photo/Stephen Gee) A lively showcase of clubs, teams, and student organizations gives students countless ways to get involved on campus. Students at the University of La Verne had the chance to explore a wide range of campus organizations and activities at […]
High school students packed the ULV Sports Science and Athletic Pavilion for Girls Got Game 2026 in celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day. (ULV Photo/Brandon Le) The annual event brought together aspiring athletes, coaches, and leaders to inspire the next generation of women in sports. High school students filled the University of […]
Lea the Leopard joined the ULV women’s volleyball team and La Verne city council members. (ULV Photo/Brandon Le) Team recognized by city council following historic season and NCAA championship appearance. The University of La Verne women’s volleyball team was honored by the City of La Verne for its outstanding 2025 season after finishing with a 30–3 overall record […]
Marquisha Frost will speak at the Ludwick Center Sacred Space on February 12 (ULV Photo/Brandon Le) The associate vice president for inclusive excellence and mission integration shares how equity, data, and shared accountability are shaping student success and campus culture at the University of La Verne Inclusion isn’t optional for Marquisha Frost – it’s the foundation […]
The University of La Verne honors and celebrates Black History Month through a lens of resilience, achievement and leadership. We’re highlighting Black student voices, faculty scholarship, and community events. For a list of upcoming events, click here!
Adrianne Montero-Camacho, director of Accessibility and SOS Services, and Myracle Johnson, student worker. (ULV Photo/Brandon Le) New funding to help pantry meet student needs with fresh food and expanded services Services at the Leo Food Pantry will expand significantly thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Gilead Foundation. The pantry provides free meals and groceries […]
ULV volunteers gathered for a group photo at the Ludwick Center before making their way to Hillcrest. (ULV Photo/Alexavier Soltero) Students, faculty, and staff joined forces to revitalize Hillcrest, connect with residents, and honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service. The ULV community came together for a hands-on Day of Service at Hillcrest on […]
The University of La Verne Athletics Department continues to uphold the institution’s mission of academic excellence, with student-athletes demonstrating a strong commitment to success both in the classroom and in athletic competition during the Fall 2025 semester. The Leopards posted a 3.27 departmental GPA for the Fall 2025 semester and hold a 3.31 cumulative GPA, displaying […]
Keren Darancette stands in the University of La Verne archives. (ULV Photo/Stephen Gee) New archivist Keren Darancette works to preserve and organize the University of La Verne’s historical collections When Keren Darancette steps into the University of La Verne archives, she isn’t just opening boxes – she’s opening doors to the university’s past. As the institution’s new archivist, […]