University & Campus Life

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The University of La Verne Celebrates Renovation of New Sara and Michael Abraham Center for Veteran Student Success with Groundbreaking Ceremony

On November 11, the University of La Verne celebrated Veterans Day with a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the renovation of the newly renamed Sara and Michael Abraham Center for Veteran Student Success. To celebrate the start of construction safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the university hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on the central campus in La Verne and streamed it online for public viewing.

Posted: November 11, 2020

Cultural and Natural History Collections Inaugurates ‘Influential Voices’ Speaker Series with Le Ly Hayslip

On November 8, the Cultural and Natural History Collections at the University of La Verne will host its inaugural Influential Voices speaker series showcasing diverse, influential voices from across the world.

Posted: November 2, 2020

University of La Verne Wins Two Awards During First Appearance in Southern Regional Model United Nations Conference

The University of La Verne Model United Nations team won both Distinguished Delegation and Best Delegate Awards at the Southern Regional Model United Nations conference. A multitude of delegates attended the three-day conference, which was held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted: October 30, 2020

University of La Verne Endows College of Law Dean

Thanks to a significant gift from attorney and alumnus Frank J. Lizarraga, Jr. ’80, the University of La Verne has endowed its first dean. Lizarraga’s gift supports the dean of the College of Law, a position currently held by Kevin S. Marshall, JD, MPA, PhD. Effective immediately, Marshall assumes the title of the Frank Lizarraga Endowed Dean of the College of Law.

Posted: October 20, 2020

College of Law Presents Inaugural Brad Baldwin and Christopher Mendez Legacy Scholarship

The University of La Verne College of Law awarded its inaugural Brad Baldwin and Christopher Mendez Legacy Scholarship to Kissy Martinez in recognition of her interest in and commitment to providing legal support to immigrants.

Posted: October 16, 2020

Shannon Mathews, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences

Shannon Mathews Appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

The University of La Verne has appointed Shannon Mathews as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her term begins on January 4, 2021.

Posted: October 12, 2020

University of La Verne Physician Assistant Program Steps Up During Global Pandemic

The University of La Verne celebrates essential healthcare workers for National Physician Assistant (PA) Week. This national event is celebrated yearly from Oct. 6-12 in recognition of PAs and their contributions to the healthcare profession.

Posted: October 8, 2020

University of La Verne Commemorates 129th Academic Year With Virtual Convocation

On Friday, Sept. 11, the University of La Verne welcomed the new academic year with the first ever virtual Convocation ceremony. Students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, and friends of the university were invited to join the event online as one community.

Posted: September 11, 2020

University of La Verne Receives $3 Million Grant From Dept. of Education

The United States Department of Education has awarded the University of La Verne $3 million in Title V grant funding to provide academic support, financial literacy, and college-to-career preparedness to students.

Posted: September 2, 2020

University Ready to Welcome Students for a Remote Fall Start

As the University of La Verne prepares to start a new academic year with remote teaching and learning, faculty and staff are creating innovative courses and out-of-class activities to ensure a robust and supportive experience for students.

Posted: August 12, 2020