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Occidental College and Pasadena City College Strengthen Transfer Pathway Through New Agreement
Occidental College and Pasadena City College (PCC) formalized a new partnership on Sept. 21, designed to strengthen the pathway for PCC students seeking to transfer to Occidental...
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Occidental Students, Alumni Receive Fulbright Awards and Gilman Scholarships
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...
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Tiger Club Athletics Awards Announced for 2026
Since 1987, the Tiger Club has presented annual awards to Occidental’s most outstanding scholar-athletes. Criteria for nominations include a minimum GPA of 3.0 and high achievement...
Occidental College graduating seniors in formation in the Greek Bowl, facing away from the camera
2026 Senior Class Day Awards Bestowed
Meet the winners of the 2026 Senior Class Day Awards, chosen by our graduating seniors.
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UN Week 2026 Features Keynote Speaker Monica Sharma
Organized by faculty and students in the Department of Diplomacy and World Affairs at Occidental College, U.N. Week 2026 continues a campus tradition of engaging with global issues...
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Occidental College Announces New Endowed Professorship
Occidental College is proud to announce the creation of the Derek Shearer Endowed Presidential Professor of Practice. This prestigious appointment will support leaders in diverse...
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Occidental College Names 2026-27 Science Scholars
Four Occidental juniors studying biochemistry, chemistry, cognitive science, and geology make up the prestigious cohort being honored with research grants funded by the Fletcher...
LA County High School for the Arts performs at Day 1 of the Blue Note Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl on June 14, 2025.
Occidental College and LA Phil Launch New Summer Internship Program
Funded by an anonymous donor, the Hollywood Bowl-Occidental College internship program will offer Occidental students an exclusive opportunity to intern with either the Hollywood...
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