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Convocation Ceremony Rings In New Academic Year

Students, faculty, and staff gathered outside the Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion (SSAP) on Wednesday, August 23 to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester together at Convocation. This is the first time University of La Verne President Pardis Mahdavi addressed the community at-large. 


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New Living and Learning Communities Enhance Students’ Belonging

As a new housing feature this year, the Center for Multicultural Services has implemented the Black and Latinx Living and Learning Communities on campus to encourage inclusivity and community building for new and continuing students of color.


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Helping Small Businesses Serve Our Community

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers expert guidance to business owners in the community and conducts workshops and events for aspiring entrepreneurs.


In the News: July Media Mentions

This month’s newsworthy University of La Verne accolades showcase our university’s latest updates and happenings for the month of July.


Todd Britton Named Finalist for CIO of the Year Award

Todd Britton, Vice President of Information Technology at the University of La Verne, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Southern California ORBIE® Awards for Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Year.


The Future of Filmmaking

A pilot group of broadcast students from the College of Arts and Sciences has embarked on a two-week trip to Taipei, Taiwan to learn and experience a state-of-the-art virtual LED studio at Shih Hsin University.


Stand-Out Campus Summer Events

The University of La Verne offers a wide range of events and programming during the summer, with some final events that you can still mark on your calendar!


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Alumna Stephanie Ceminsky Appointed as Interim Associate Dean

The University of La Verne community is thrilled to announce the appointment of Stephanie Ceminsky, EdD ’17, as the new Interim Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement at the LaFetra College of Education, made effective on July 3.