Faculty


Creating Teachers for the Leaders of Tomorrow

The University of La Verne’s Doctor of Public Administration program continues to elevate the careers of working professionals. Learn more about the program at our upcoming virtual  information session, June 4 at 6pm. RSVP to join us here. Returning to school after being immersed in a career comes with a set of unique challenges; hectic schedules […]


Business Students Barter for Local Charities

Professor of Management Loren Dyck is pioneering a course to teach MBA students that business deals are not limited to exchanging money. The class, BUS 551: Seminar in Organization Theory and Behavior, breaks students into groups of four to five with the goal of going into the La Verne community and bartering a small $1 item […]


Neurodiversity Symposium Shines Light on Equity in Gifted Education

The annual symposium is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sara and Michael Abraham Campus Center and aims to address inequitable issues in gifted education and provide actionable strategies for creating inclusive and sustainable services.


Inside of CLPS building with students in entrance way

MPA Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary

“The public administration program allows us to be a part of a broader national perspective on governance and networking across communities,” College of Law and Public Service Associate Dean Suzanne Beaumaster said. “It’s been very important to us and our students, as the program lends quality and functionality to the needs of the area.”


PA Program White Coat Ceremony on Founders Hall Stairs posing together as a cohort

Physician Assistant Program’s Fourth Cohort Celebrated

This month, the University of La Verne held a White Coat ceremony in the Ann and Steve Morgan Auditorium on campus to celebrate the transition of the fourth cohort of students enrolled in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant (PA) Practice program from classroom to clinical education.


Veterans Day 2023 group photo in sneaky park in front of flags

Supporting Our Veterans in Celebration

On a bright fall morning on Thursday, November 9, community members gathered in front of Founders Hall for an honorary Veterans Day celebration to pay tribute to students, faculty, staff and other who have served in the military or are military connected.


In the News: September Media Mentions 

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


President Mahdavi speaking at a podium to a crowd in the Sacred Space

President Mahdavi Is Present in the Space Between

Amidst the hum of guests that filled the Sacred Space in the Ludwick Center, University of La Verne President Pardis Mahdavi stepped up to the podium. She was ready to unveil the details of her personal and professional journey during the inaugural session of the “What Matters to Me and Why?” community discussion series.