Liberal Arts in Los Angeles
Drawing on the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city, Occidental College provides a springboard for putting theory into practice and ideas into action.
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Oxy’s remarkable faculty of scholars, teachers and mentors are at the heart of the intellectual experience. An Oxy liberal arts education transcends boundaries, and with more than 40 majors and programs, academic rigor comes in many forms.
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A vibrant, small liberal arts college experience in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the most stimulating and creative cities in the world. That’s something you won’t find anywhere else.
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At Oxy, students get up close and personal with the city of LA and the Southern California region through classes, internships, and research.
The Oxy Community
Whether in the lab, classroom, field or community, our faculty, students and alumni define the strengths and uniqueness of Oxy in everything that they do.
Media Arts & Culture (MAC) major Qingxi Yang ’28 bridges classroom learning with community engagement, collaboration, and public art in Los Angeles through Occidental College’s Education in Action program.
Summer Sloane-Britt
Link to story about Summer Sloane-BrittSummer Sloane-Britt researches the global history of photography, particularly the intersection of photography and liberation movements.
Angel Navarro ’87
Link to story about Angel Navarro ’87A newly appointed judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Angel’s time at Occidental afforded him experiences that proved valuable throughout his career. He describes those who were the most influential during crucial years of his life and offers some advice to current Oxy students.
Raymond Arias
Link to story about Raymond AriasAs co-president of the Law Society, Raymond Arias ’26 has spent his college years reimagining what a pre-law club can look like at a small liberal arts college, ensuring it is not only a space for professional development, but also one rooted in connection, access, and shared growth.
Dustin “Dusty” Madison
Link to story about Dustin “Dusty” MadisonDustin “Dusty” Madison is an astrophysicist working on new and creative ways to study the gravitational Universe. He studies gravitational waves—tiny ripples in the fabric of space that can teach people about some of the most extreme systems in the universe, like black holes orbiting each other.
Laura Boykin Okalebo ’96
Link to story about Laura Boykin Okalebo ’96For biologist Laura Boykin Okalebo, Occidental College was a life-changing experience, setting her on a career path that combines science and social justice. Her groundbreaking work in East Africa has empowered thousands of farmers to achieve sustainable livelihoods.
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Two prestigious U.S. Department of State programs are opening doors for Occidental students to conduct research, pursue graduate study, teach English, and gain international experience around the world.
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