Media Highlights
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 »
Professor Ryan Lee Shares Extended Car Warranty Advice
WalletHub | December 01, 2023
Professor Ryan Lee Shares Extended Car Warranty Advice in WalletHub Q&A Article. Read More »
Veteran Jackson Lee receives life-changing scholarship
Veterans of Foreign Wars | November 13, 2023
Veteran Jackson Lee receives “Sports Clips Help A Hero” scholarship, now pursuing Master of Science in Leadership and Management degree at the University of La Verne. Read More »
Marcie D. Graves Poole, Ed.D. ’07, named FUSD's first director of equity, diversity and inclusion
Fontana Herald News | November 09, 2023
Dr. Marcie D. Graves Poole, Ed.D. ’07, was recently appointed by the Board of Education as Fontana Unified School District’s first director of equity, diversity and inclusion. Read More »
Faculty member appointed as commissioner for Palm Springs Human Rights Commission
DT News | November 06, 2023
University of La Verne adjunct faculty member, Bobby Rimas, takes oath of office for the position of commissioner to serve on the Palm Springs Human Rights Commission at Palm Springs City Hall. Read More »
Clayton Welcomes Conrad Olmedo As New Planning Director
The Johnston County Report | November 03, 2023
Conrad Olmedo, MPA ’12, was recently named as the Planning Director for the town of Clayton, North Carolina. Read More »
President Mahdavi shared her newest book The Book of Queensduring Medora’s Book Club opening in Montecito
The Montecito Journal | October 31, 2023
President Pardis Mahdavi shared her newest book The Book of Queens: The True Story of the Middle Eastern Horsewomen Who Fought the War on Terror during Medora’s Book Club opening at Casa del Herrero in Montecito, California. Read More »
Current creative writing student shares self-published book about blindness and mental health
Whittier Daily News | October 30, 2023
Adrianna Procida is a current creative writing student at the University of La Verne who shared with Whittier Daily News the story behind her self-published and self-illustrated book “What Can’t Be Seen,” a story that aims to teach others about blindness and mental health. Read More »