Occidental magazine brings you campus news, in-depth features, and profiles of exceptional alumni. For the 2021-22 academic year, the magazine will publish two print and digital issues (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022) and two digital-only issues (Summer 2021 and Winter 2022). The Spring 2022 issue is online now.
The conversion of Johnson Hall into a high-tech learning environment and the addition of world-class scholar Sanjeev Khagram to the faculty signal Oxy's commitment to creating a cosmopolitan culture on campus
An oral history project spanning seven decades of alumni reveals the timeless ties that bind the Occidental community
From meeting the president to dressing up as reindeer, Campaign Semester was rewarding and unpredictable
New additions (and new editions) from Oxy alumni and professors
Putting Oxy's endowment numbers under the microscope, dissecting the magazine's National Enquirer moment, and correcting a few stats on our inaugural Hall of Famers
Integrating new tools into our classical liberal arts model will enhance Occidental's niche in the intellectual marketplace
Politics professor Regina Freer—a political bystander turned L.A. insider—brings the heart of a community activist to the dynamics of city planning
President Veitch charts a course for the future of the liberal arts and sciences that buoys Oxy's strengths and dives into both local and global initiatives
Concurrent with President Richard Gilman's retirement and John Slaughter's inauguration, Occidental marked its centennial year with a revitalized mission and unforeseen challenges. Oxy's key decision-makers revisit a momentous quarter-century
Wrangling 40 mismatched musicians is no easy task, but MarchFourth Marching Band leader John Averill '89 keeps them moving in step both literally and artistically
Utilizing patience, persistence, and imagination, Pierce Brooks '49 collared many a felon by outthinking his prey
Bill Redell '64 may have the toughest job on campus this fall—stepping onto the field following the dismissal of veteran football coach Dale Widolff. But his love for the game brought him back
Trustee Donn Miller was instrumental in bringing John Slaughter to Occidental; Stan Weston '55 built a number of Oxy landmarks
Dale Widolff was in his first season as head coach of the Occidental football team when NFL players went on strike, creating the unlikely opportunity for the Division III Tigers to play on national television.
A new ASOC president, a woman of the year, a visit from Nancy Pelosi, and good news for Upward Bound