Media Highlights
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 »
In first campaign visit to LA, Kamala Harris pitches herself as a homegrown progressive
The Daily Bulletin | May 19, 2019
Prof. Marcia Godwin was quoted in an article about Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign in Los Angeles. Read More »
What polls? These Southern California lawmakers openly support Donald Trump
Press Enterprise | May 15, 2019
Prof. Marcia Godwin was quoted in an article about Southern California lawmakers who openly support President Trump, including Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez. Read More »