{"id":13112,"date":"2023-03-15T14:36:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T21:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/news\/?p=13112"},"modified":"2023-03-30T15:23:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T22:23:40","slug":"lieberman-woman-of-distinction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/news\/2023\/03\/15\/lieberman-woman-of-distinction\/","title":{"rendered":"President Honored as Woman of Distinction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">President Devorah Lieberman was one of 15 women recognized during the annual 25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Senate District\u2019s Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony held earlier this week. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In honor of Women\u2019s History Month, the California Senator Anthony J. Portantino recognizes accomplished women who have positively contributed to their communities and the State of California.\u00a0 Honorees typically reside or work in the district and exemplify and extend volunteerism, philanthropy, and leadership.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The California State Legislature first recognized March as Women\u2019s History Month in 1987 and has since continued the tradition. Each year, members of the State Legislature recognize exceptional women in their district with a celebration commemorating their efforts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cI am proud to recognize 15 remarkable women who are dedicated to serving our communities with distinction,\u201d stated Senator Portantino. \u201cThe breadth of their successful efforts are reflected in countless individuals they have helped and inspired.\u00a0 They are all deserving of this special recognition, and I am thankful to be in a position to shine a light on them and the difference they make for the 25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Senate District.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lieberman is the University of La&nbsp;Verne\u2019s 18th and first female president. During her tenure, she has raised $128 million in the largest comprehensive campaign in institutional history, significantly increased funding for student scholarships and expanded the international student population. President Lieberman has also increased the number of named colleges and institutional endowments. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">She is currently chair-elect of the New American Colleges &amp; Universities and serves on the boards of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities. She has broadly published books and articles in higher education on\u00a0intercultural communication, faculty development, diversity, and institutional transformation. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lieberman is also a 2016\u00a0recipient of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Ethnic Coalition of Organization\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which honors those who <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">exemplify a life dedicated to community service and celebrate the history, traditions and values of their ancestry. 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