From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf ’09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time
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From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf ’09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time
Joy Shigaki ’94 turned her lifelong commitment to social justice and community building into a career dedicated to creating inclusive public spaces—and Seattle’s Waterfront Park is her most...
Elliot Tuttle ’22’s microbudget debut feature is one of the year’s breakout indie films—but getting there was its own odyssey
After the Eaton Fire upended her life, the longtime Occidental professor reflects on finding a new home, returning to her research, and reconnecting with her community through art
After 35 years at Oxy, the politics professor looks back on a career shaped by remarkable mentors, devoted students, and a deep belief in a liberal arts education
Oxy's longtime resident senior instructor of Spanish welcomed every new generation of students—and found that teaching itself is a lifelong education
For 28 years, Occidental’s renowned urban and community sociologist has connected the College with its surrounding neighborhoods through research, teaching, and thoughtful partnerships
A new donor-funded summer internship program with the LA Phil provides a backstage pass to new career opportunities
New industry partnerships, expanded course offerings, and a reimagined Booth Hall are positioning the Music Department for its second century
From Fall 2004: Twenty-five years after his arrival at Oxy, Illinois senatorial candidate Barack Obama ’83 electrified millions with his star-making speech at the Democratic National...
After smashing multiple records at Oxy and gutting out an eight-year career in professional football, what’s next for Bryan Scott ’17?
Larry Layne ’71 came to love rugby as a student-athlete—and an estate gift will provide a swift kick to its future at Oxy
As a diplomat, dealmaker, and master connector, Derek Shearer brought global leaders, policymakers, and a U.S. president to the classroom over his 45 years at Oxy
Fifteen new tenure-track faculty and a veteran kinesiology professor discuss their favorite classes, their passion for teaching, and what brought them to Oxy (hint: Location!)
A signature Occidental program places students inside the United Nations—and gives them a real role in its work
