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The University of La Verne Celebrates Renovation of New Sara and Michael Abraham Center for Veteran Student Success with Groundbreaking Ceremony

On November 11, the University of La Verne celebrated Veterans Day with a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the renovation of the newly renamed Sara and Michael Abraham Center for Veteran Student Success. To celebrate the start of construction safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the university hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on the central campus in La Verne and streamed it online for public viewing.

Posted: November 11, 2020

University of La Verne to Stay Remote for Remainder of 2020-21 Academic Year

Given the continued spread of COVID-19 and our need to plan for the rest of the academic year, the university is making the prudent decision at this time to remain remote through the spring semester and term.

Posted: November 10, 2020

Cultural and Natural History Collections Inaugurates ‘Influential Voices’ Speaker Series with Le Ly Hayslip

On November 8, the Cultural and Natural History Collections at the University of La Verne will host its inaugural Influential Voices speaker series showcasing diverse, influential voices from across the world.

Posted: November 2, 2020

University of La Verne Wins Two Awards During First Appearance in Southern Regional Model United Nations Conference

The University of La Verne Model United Nations team won both Distinguished Delegation and Best Delegate Awards at the Southern Regional Model United Nations conference. A multitude of delegates attended the three-day conference, which was held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted: October 30, 2020

University of La Verne Increases Annual Scholarships to $15,000 for Students from PACE Partner Schools

The University of La Verne is now offering a minimum of $15,000 in annual scholarships to eligible students from high schools and organizations that participate in the university’s Partnership for Access to College Education (PACE) program. This marks an annual increase of $5,000 from previous years.

Posted: October 26, 2020

University of La Verne Ranks No. 1 in California in Alumni Satisfaction Study

The University of La Verne is among the best universities in the country for alumni satisfaction, according to a new research study.

Posted: October 23, 2020

University of La Verne Endows College of Law Dean

Thanks to a significant gift from attorney and alumnus Frank J. Lizarraga, Jr. ’80, the University of La Verne has endowed its first dean. Lizarraga’s gift supports the dean of the College of Law, a position currently held by Kevin S. Marshall, JD, MPA, PhD. Effective immediately, Marshall assumes the title of the Frank Lizarraga Endowed Dean of the College of Law.

Posted: October 20, 2020

College of Law Presents Inaugural Brad Baldwin and Christopher Mendez Legacy Scholarship

The University of La Verne College of Law awarded its inaugural Brad Baldwin and Christopher Mendez Legacy Scholarship to Kissy Martinez in recognition of her interest in and commitment to providing legal support to immigrants.

Posted: October 16, 2020

Devorah Lieberman and Lady Sohair A. Salam Saber posing in Ludwick Center.

University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman Appointed Honorary Senior Advisor at Hague Institute for Global Justice

The Hague Institute for Global Justice has appointed University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman to its honorary senior advisory panel.

Posted: October 14, 2020

Shannon Mathews, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences

Shannon Mathews Appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

The University of La Verne has appointed Shannon Mathews as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her term begins on January 4, 2021.

Posted: October 12, 2020