Media Highlights
‘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 »
Early money is on So Cal Democrats keeping their 2018 momentum
Los Angeles Daily News | May 10, 2019
Prof. Marcia Godwin was quoted in an article on California Democrats’ campaign momentum and fundraising. Read More »
Power Up: Kamala Harris, seeking to change her narrative, proposes relief for public defenders
The Washington Post | May 08, 2019
Prof. Marcia Godwin was quoted in an article on Kamala Harris’ proposal for public defenders relief. The article mentioned Godwin’s 2018 book, “Roads to Congress 2016: American Elections in a Divided Landscape." Read More »
Inland conservatives say 2020 energy is building
The Sun | April 26, 2019
Prof. Marcia Godwin was featured in an article on the right-of-center media personalities headlining the Unite IE Conservative Conference in Ontario. Read More »
Questions the Admissions Scandals Raise for Boards
Inside Higher Ed | April 24, 2019
Trustee Peter D. Eckel wrote an op-ed about the admissions scandals in higher education and questions board members across the nation should be asking. Read More »
‘Iolani’s Makekau signs to play football at La Verne
Honolulu Star Advertiser | April 18, 2019
Iolani School senior Mika Makekau signed her letter of intent to play football at the University of La Verne just a few months after setting the record, 44 yards, for longest field goal by a female kicker in Hawaii high school history. Read More »