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Occidental Celebrates Community at Homecoming & Family Weekend
Occidental College welcomed alumni, families, and students for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026, with unmatched spirit and tradition on campus.
Back row, from left: Occidental Chemistry Department Professor Michael G. Hill, with students Hugo Alvarez '27, Neel Rangan '29, Damien Chow '28, Skylar Cottell '28, Jackson Birchler '29, Ayden Rieke-Wey '28 and Parker Glynn '27. Front row, from left: students Ava Navales '28, Michelle (Mimi) Chen '26 and Cinya Xu '29.
Occidental Chemistry Professor Receives National ACS Award
Occidental College Fletcher Jones Foundation Professor of Chemistry Michael G. Hill is the 2027 recipient of the prestigious American Chemical Society (ACS) Award for Research at...
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Board of Trustees Approves $16 Million in Reserved Funds to Launch Norris Hall of Chemistry Renovations
The renovation will modernize Occidental College science facilities to support cutting-edge discovery and provide meaningful experiences in the lab—a significant advantage for...
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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...
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Occidental College Honors Faculty Excellence with 2025 Awards and Appointments
At the College’s annual faculty awards ceremony on Sept. 16, faculty achievements across teaching, research, advising, and service were recognized.
Daisy Ademoye looking into a powerful microscope in the Mind and Brain lab
Occidental Students Tackle Real-World Challenges Through Summer Research
Occidental’s Summer Research Program (SRP) offers students the opportunity to engage in funded, faculty-mentored research. This year’s projects address urgent questions—from...
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Occidental College Names 2025-26 Science Scholars
Three Occidental students studying chemistry and biochemistry are being honored as part of this year’s cohort of Science Scholars, which offers research grants funded by the...
A group of 6 Occidental College faculty pose together with their teaching and mentorship awards
Occidental Faculty Honored for Teaching, Research, and Mentorship
Eight Occidental College professors were honored for exceptional teaching, scholarship, and service on September 17 at the College’s annual faculty awards ceremony.
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