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In the News: May Media Mentions

Take a look at the exciting newsworthy accolades, updates, and happenings from the University of La Verne for the month of May.


19th President of University of La Verne, Dr. Pardis Mahdavi in the Abraham Campus Center.

University of La Verne Names 19th President

The University of La Verne Board of Trustees announced the selection of higher education leader and scholar Pardis Mahdavi, PhD, as the university’s 19th president today. She will assume the presidency on August 15.


Graduate holding diploma

University of La Verne Graduates 1,600+

President Devorah Lieberman, distinguished guests and peer leaders shared advice with more than 1,600 University of La Verne graduates over two days in five commencement ceremonies held May 26 and 27 at Ortmayer Stadium on the historic La Verne campus. 


Darcelle Jones-Wesley, 2023 grad, stands in her regalia in front of Miller Hall with a diploma and her cap in her hands.

Meet the Graduates of 2023

As the University of La Verne prepares to celebrate the Class of 2023, we share the stories of four graduates.


Monthly Media Mentions: April Round-Up

Explore media mentions that feature our faculty, staff, friends of the university, alumni, and other happenings for the month of April.


The University of La Verne Announces Keynote Speakers for 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

This year, the following distinguished keynote speakers will address graduates from one of the five colleges: United States Department of Education Under Secretary James Kvaal; California State Senator Susan Rubio; President of the American Council on Education Ted Mitchell; San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Lisa Rogan; and President-elect of the Society of Neurological Surgeons and University of La Verne Board of Trustees Member Kim Burchiel.