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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.


Left to right: Andrea Nicole Lopez Valdovinos and Isabella Jaffe designing curriculum for the UTK classroom.

University Partnership Recognized as Exemplary

The University of La Verne LaFetra College of Education and San Diego Unified School District partnership was recognized with the California Association of School-University Partnerships Exemplary School-University Partnership Award.


Devorah Lieberman with Senator Portantino

President Honored as Woman of Distinction

President Devorah Lieberman was one of 15 women recognized during the annual 25th Senate District’s Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony held earlier this week.


Sage Gathering Ceremony Honors Traditional Native Heritage

Around two times a year, between the spring and fall months, Tribal Elder Trevor Thomsen leads students, faculty, staff, and interested community members through a sage gathering and blessing experience where guests may leave with their own bundle of sage and a renewed understanding of the medicinal plant.