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ULV Professor Co-Edits International Special Issue on Vector–Pathogen Interactions and Biodiversity Conservation

Dr. Víctor D. Carmona-Galindo, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of La Verne, is co-editing a new international special issue in the open-access journal Conservation (MDPI), in collaboration with his sister, Dr. Anna M. Groat-Carmona, a Fulbright alumna and Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Washington Tacoma. The special issue, titled […]

Posted: July 9, 2025

University of La Verne Celebrates Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar as Top 100 Education Influencer

The University of La Verne proudly celebrates Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, an esteemed alumna of LaFetra College of Education and current adjunct faculty member, for being named one of the Top 100 Education Influencers for 2025 by District Administration magazine. A respected leader in education, Dr. May-Vollmar serves as Superintendent of California’s Desert Sands Unified School District, […]

Posted: July 8, 2025

LaFetra College of Education Joins Prestigious National Consortium to Transform Doctoral Education

The University of La Verne proudly announces that its LaFetra College of Education (LFCE) has been accepted into the prestigious Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), a national consortium of over 150 institutions committed to reimagining the Ed.D. as a rigorous, equity-centered, practice-based degree. CPED is at the forefront of preparing educational leaders to address […]

Posted: July 8, 2025

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Exploring Innovation and Excellence: University of La Verne’s 2025 Celebration of Scholarship

The University of La Verne’s 2025 Celebration of Scholarship brought together faculty, students, and staff to recognize and honor outstanding academic contributions across a wide range of disciplines, including business, finance, health and fitness outcomes, artificial intelligence, student success, history, and virtual/augmented reality. The event featured research presentations, creative works, and innovative teaching approaches that exemplify the […]

Posted: May 16, 2025

University of La Verne Earns Gold Military Friendly® School Designation for 2025

The University of La Verne has once again been designated a 2025 Military Friendly® School with a prestigious gold ranking for its efforts to create meaningful education paths for the military-connected community supporting their educational and career aspirations. “Supporting veterans is a priority for us because they’ve sacrificed so much for our country. We understand […]

Posted: April 14, 2025

Representative Grace F. Napolitano Donates Congressional Archives to University of La Verne

Representative Grace F. Napolitano (D-31) announced on Wednesday the donation of her distinguished congressional archives to the University of La Verne (ULV). Serving in Congress for 26 years, Napolitano intends for this collection to enrich scholarly pursuits on California’s representation, congressional studies, and the state’s historical narrative. Dr. Risa Dickson, president of the University of La Verne, […]

Posted: April 10, 2025

ULV Graduate Programs Nationally Ranked – AGAIN!

The University of La Verne has once again earned recognition for its graduate programs, securing spots in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Graduate Programs rankings. “These rankings affirm our commitment to accessible, impactful graduate education, empowering diverse learners across California and online to lead and serve their communities,” said Interim Provost […]

Posted: April 8, 2025

2023 Multicultural Graduation Celebration

The University of La Verne community celebrated the drive, perseverance and diversity of more than 130 graduates during the Multicultural Graduation Celebration on Saturday, May 20

Posted: May 22, 2023