The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine professor, who died in October, was lauded for his ‘mind-blowing’ studies of psychedelics. But Barry Sears ’68 remembers his ‘wicked sense of humor’
Building on an academic legacy as old as the College itself, Occidental’s Philosophy Department has evolved to include a mix of voices far beyond the traditional canon
The Oxy Campaign For Good checked all the boxes—and the College is already realizing its benefits
Occidental’s 140th-anniversary class is among its most diverse—and they have a lot to say about everything from activism and athletics to culture and chocolates
Occidental’s largest-ever cohort of new tenure-track faculty brings a world of ideas to the classroom
“We want to ensure that future generations will have access to the same transformative opportunities we enjoyed”
After four years at the College, President Harry J. Elam, Jr. will depart next June—but he has a full agenda as The Occidental Promise comes into focus
Anna Dalton ’12 traded the tracks for the trails and is climbing the ranks of competitive technical runners
A recent alumni attitude survey reveals what matters to Tigers most
A new arts initiative brings an eclectic lineup of cultural luminaries to campus. Also: Oxy climbs to a 14-year high in the latest US News Best Colleges rankings
Biology Professor Shana Goffredi and two Oxy seniors explore the ecosystem off the Southern California coast
Jack Kemp ’57 Distinguished Lecturer and former Congressman Adam Kinzinger has a message for students: “You will be the generation that changes everything”
Record-setting champions in swimming and track, a pair of dominant hoops teams, and a triple threat in basketball, softball, and volleyball earn their stripes
New books by Larry McClellan ’66, Professor Andrew Shtulman, Kevin Adler ’07, and Ralph Kuncl ’70
When it comes to Reunion Weekend entertainment, anything goes
For generations of students, Harris and Lauter taught history and philosophy, respectively, with innovation and enthusiasm