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In Memoriam: Margaret Richards-Bowers

Observer | January 30, 2024

Alumna Margaret Richards-Bowers, a retired registered nurse, community advocate, and former President of the Inglewood Unified School District Board of Education, passed away on Jan.16, 2024, following a prolonged illness. Read More »


Vice President of Information Technology Todd Britton shared with Ellucian his thoughts on building and sustaining relationships as a key lesson for EdTech professionals.

Ellucian | January 26, 2024

Vice President of Information Technology Todd Britton shared with Ellucian his thoughts on building and sustaining relationships as a key lesson for EdTech professionals. Read More »


Alumnus Scott Graham is the Isle of Wight County Schools’ Division Teacher of the Year.

The Smithfield Times | January 16, 2024

Alumnus Scott Graham, MS ’94, a math and physics teacher at Windsor High School, is the Isle of Wight County Schools’ division Teacher of the Year. Read More »


Alumnus Ross Mathews '02 Wins First Emmy Award

Emmys Website | January 15, 2024

Ross Mathews '02 won his first Emmy Award as a producer on RuPaul’s Drag Race reality television show for Outstanding Reality Competition Program. Read More »


Su Shin '93 is Hawaiian Telcom’s first female president

Hawaiian Telcom | January 11, 2024

Learn more about alumna Su Shin '93 and how she became Hawaiian Telcom’s first female president in the company’s 140-year history. Read More »


In Memoriam: Nancy Louise Livingston

Daily Mountain Eagle | January 10, 2024

Nancy Louise Livingston of Foley, passed away January 5 at her residence. She earned her Masters of Education in School Counseling from the University of La Verne. After 30 years of teaching she retired in 2018. Read More »


Student Publishes First Book on Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Inspiring Community Towards Compassion and Understanding

CBS Los Angeles/KCAL News | December 20, 2023

Student Adrianna Procida shared with alumnus Rick Montanez '06 how and why she wrote her first published book about her lifelong battle with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which aired on KCAL News CBS Los Angeles. Read More »


Sal Medina ’98, MEd ’05, was appointed the new Mayor of Claremont

City of Claremont | December 13, 2023

Sal Medina ’98, MEd ’05, was appointed the new Mayor of Claremont. Sal is a dedicated alumnus of the University of La Verne and was sworn in on December 13, 2023 in the City of Claremont City Hall. Read More »


University Archivist and History Professor Benjamin Jenkins shared unique history of the citrus industry

LAist 89.3 | December 04, 2023

University Archivist and History Professor Benjamin Jenkins shared unique history of the citrus industry with LAist 89.3 bringing up key moments in La Verne and greater southern California history. Read More »


The late Galen Beery ’59 was mentioned in Yahoo News detailing his experiences photographing the life experiences of the Hmong people and their culture in war-torn 1960’s Laos.

Yahoo News | December 04, 2023

The late Galen Beery ’59 was mentioned in Yahoo News detailing his experiences photographing the life experiences of the Hmong people and their culture in war-torn 1960’s Laos. Learn more about his legacy by visiting the Galen Beery Legacy Exhibit online. Read More »