Ed.D. Professor Brings Leadership Experience to Classroom
Character. Citizenship. Loyalty. Rich Whitney, faculty member in the La Fetra College of Education, developed these traits as a young Eagle Scout.
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Dr. Kimberly White-Smith Named LaFetra College of Education Dean
The University of La Verne announced Dr. Kimberly A. White-Smith as the newly-appointed dean of the recently named LaFetra College of Education.
Alums Enter National Teach for America Program
University of La Verne alums are on their way to schools across America to “give back” through teaching students in the Teach for America program.
More than 1,500 University of La Verne Students Graduate
The University of La Verne cleared 1,518 students to graduate and nearly 1,300 participated in 2016 Spring Commencement at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
University of La Verne Receives $10 Million Gift to Establish LaFetra College of Education
The President of University of La Verne announced an unprecedented gift of $10 million from Anthony “Tony” LaFetra at a meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Alumna Using Technology to Teach Activism, Community Engagement
Crystal Rivas’ presentation to Apple and Google-certified teachers in Palm Springs in March came with big stakes: a $2,500 prize.
Alum Named ACSA Administrator of the Year
Association of California School Administrators named University of La Verne alumna Gina Zietlow a 2016 Secondary Principal of the Year.
Legislators Chris Holden, Ed Hernandez 2016 Spring Commencement Speakers
An assemblyman who fought to increase higher education access & a senator who entered politics to improve access to health care will speak at Commencement.
Teacher Technology Program Hailed as Success
The number of students transferring from Citrus College to the La Verne to pursue a teaching or child development degree nearly tripled between 2012 & 2015.
University of La Verne, Citrus College Renew Student Transfer Partnership
The University of La Verne and Citrus College renewed a partnership that provides students an easier pathway between the 2-year and 4-year institutions.