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Alumni John Raffoul, Martha Daniel join Board

Foothills Reader | July 07, 2019

The University of La Verne Board of Trustees' newest members, alumni John Raffoul and Martha Daniel, were featured in the Foothills Reader. Read More »


Montclair dips into reserves to cover growing pension costs in new budget

The Daily Bulletin | July 02, 2019

Prof. Marcia Godwin was quoted in an article about the city of Montclair dipping into budget reserves to cover growing pension costs and how it relates to a growing epidemic across the country. Read More »


University of La Verne Names Endowed Executive Director

Patch | June 27, 2019

Sarah Rodman-Alvarez, a nationally recognized public health expert specializing in environmental sustainability and health equity, was appointed the inaugural executive director of the Randall Lewis Center for Well-Being and Research. Read More »


These Animals Make Homes For Other Species

National Geographic | June 25, 2019

Prof. David Bickford was quoted about animals that make homes for other species. Bickford discussed his recent study about footprints left behind by Asian elephants that create pools of water that become nurseries for frog eggs and tadpoles during the dry season. Read More »


University of La Verne 2019 Commencement

Foothills Reader | June 16, 2019

The University of La Verne’s Spring 2019 Commencement was featured on the front page of the "Foothills Reader." Read More »


'Making Apes' Premiers in Los Angeles

Makeup Artist Magazine | June 13, 2019

Prof. Scott Essman wrote an article in Makeup Artist Magazine about how makeup in the “Planet of the Apes” impacts the world of cinema. Read More »


What’s more important than California Democratic Party leader? How about president?

Orange County Register | May 30, 2019

Prof. Marcia Godwin was quoted in multiple news outlets about the California Democratic Party State Convention and the candidates present. Read More »


‘Alien’ at 40: Ridley Scott Explains Why ‘You Don’t Show the Monster Too Many Times’

Variety | May 24, 2019

Prof. Scott Essman was interviewed about the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s film “Alien.” Essman commented on the "creepy" flick, calling it suspenseful and disturbing. Read More »


The College Dropout Crisis

The New York Times | May 23, 2019

The University of La Verne has been recognized as a top-performing institution by the New York Times for exceeding expected graduation rates, especially for low-income and middle-income students. Read More »


LA500 Leaders Reshape Region With Infrastructure Spending Boom

Los Angeles Business Journal | May 20, 2019

President Devorah Lieberman was named one of Los Angeles’ 500 Most Influential People. She was recognized for overseeing the university’s largest fundraising campaign as well as supporting student scholarships, new facilities, and launching a series of new initiatives. Read More »