Oxy History

Oxy soccer roars back into action—and the Tigers are in the hunt for goals and glory

As prolific in the library as he was in the classroom, Andrew Rolle '43, who died in March, chronicled California, the American West, and Occidental with an honest and unflinching gaze

As its second century dawned, Occidental welcomed a bold new president, adopted a mission Of Excellence and Equity, and brought a diversity of voices to the classroom. How did the changes...

How did Oxy outfox the Trojans and Bruins to bring 90210 to campus?

The Lucille Y. Gilman Memorial Fountain—formally known as Water Forms II —occupies a prominent place on campus and in the hearts of generations of alumni. George Baker ’58’s former students...

As with any abstract art, the meaning of Baker's scultpure depends on the eye of the beholder. It helps to have a guide

Alumni memories of honing writing skills, replacing a broken windshield, and hanging with Ming Cho Lee ’53

The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918–19 claimed the lives of more than 675,000 Americans and shut down the College for seven weeks—but it could have been even worse for Oxy

Alumni appreciations of music-minded professors emeriti Allen Gross and Tom Somerville

Late-night swims! Inner tube water polo! And ... Ben Affleck's biceps?

Alumni notes on Professor Mabel Barnes and educated guesses for our headshot gallery

Oxy’s seventh class of inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame taps into a deep pool of Tiger greats

Lessons in learning from Professor Marcia Homiak, and a note of appreciation to Frank Hardison ’39

Oxy’s Child Development Center celebrates a quarter-century of educating the College’s brightest young minds through play-based exploration, interaction, and lots of questions

A series of headshots from 1962 offers a snapshot of Oxy on its 75th anniversary—and leaves us looking for your help to identify a few unfamiliar faces