Media Highlights
Southern California school board meetings now political battlegrounds
Press Telegram | June 09, 2023
“(Board) members were mostly retired educators or active parents,” Marcia Godwin, a professor of public administration at the University of La Verne, wrote in an email. “I was the student representative for the Oxnard Union High School Board. My mother would give me a ride and was often the only one in the audience.” Read More »
Why Gavin Newsom, state leaders are paying attention to Temecula’s school board
The Sun | June 09, 2023
Newsom’s and Bonta’s comments “appear to be warnings to other (school) districts as much as they are targeted towards Temecula,” Marcia Godwin, a professor of public administration at the University of La Verne, said via email. Read More »
Award given for Redlands exhibit
Redlands Community News | June 08, 2023
Professor of Photography Fred Brashear won a 2023 Achievement Award for his art exhibit "Handle with Care" in San Bernardino County Museum. Read More »
Anthropologist to Lead the University of La Verne
Diverse Issues in Higher Education | June 07, 2023
Dr. Pardis Mahdavi will become president of The University of La Verne, effective Aug. 15. Read More »
University of La Verne: Unlock Your Career Potential
San Fernando Valley Business Journal | June 05, 2023
A University of La Verne MBA prepares individuals to succeed by challenging them to meet these changing dynamics while meeting them where they are and where they want to be as professionals whether new to the field or looking to advance their careers. Read More »
2023 Lukas Book Award goes to ULV Professor
C-SPAN | June 05, 2023
2023 Lukas Book Prizes -- Columbia University Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University presented their annual awards that ‘honor the best in American nonfiction writing.’ Professor of Communcations Jesselyn Cook is a winner for her work-in-progress book The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family. Read More »
Northgate Gonzalez Market Co-President Gives Keynote Address During Multicultural Grad Celebration
The Shelby Report | June 05, 2023
Miguel González, co-founder of Northgate González, delivered the keynote address May 20 during the multicultural graduation ceremony at the University of La Verne. Read More »
Some Early College High School's first graduates headed to University of La Verne
LA Times | June 01, 2023
Students from Early College High School celebrated their first graduation ceremony in Newport-Mesa Unified’s Class of 2023. Some students have committed to the University of La Verne. Read More »
‘Out of the rat race’: Gen Z side hustlers carve a niche for themselves amid tough Asia-Pacific job market
South China Morning Post | May 26, 2023
“I think [Gen Z] is graduating during a very tough time from [university] right now, because of inflation and how ridiculous living costs are,” said Santor Nishizaki, a Los Angeles-based organizational leadership expert. “A lot of them actually started a side hustle during the pandemic just to meet living expenses.” Read More »
Leopards Face No. 19 East Texas Baptist in Super Regional
SCIAC | May 22, 2023
The University of La Verne baseball team became NCAA Regional Champions after defeating the Birmingham Southern College Panthers in May, 15-10. Read More »