Dean’s Award Winners 2025
Each year, the Dean of Students recognizes graduating seniors who, through their involvement on- and off-campus, embody Oxy’s four pillars of Equity, Excellence, Community and...
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Republican Adam Kinzinger on a stage in Thorne Hall
Kinzinger Makes the Case for Democracy as Kemp Distinguished Speaker
Adam Kinzinger, a former congressman and member of the Select Committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, made his case for the protection of...
James Steinberger '25 sits on the steps in front of Haines Hall with a blue shirt.
Occidental Student Wins Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
James Steinberger ’25 will receive up to $50,000 in financial aid as part of the two-year scholarship, created to support young leaders in bridging divides and taking on global...
Oxy students in front of the Brandenberg Gates in Berline.
Students Explore Sustainable Development, Politics and Economics in Germany
A unique economics course at Oxy took students to four German cities for a dynamic summer field component following a spring semester on campus.
Professor Jennifer Piscopo in a panel at the Mexican Senate
Piscopo Speaks at Mexican Senate About Her Research
Associate Professor of Politics Jennifer Piscopo recently presented at the Mexican Senate in Mexico City on her work related to women's political representation.
Ashon Crawley, artist, in his studio
Ashon Crawley Named 2023 Stafford Ellison Wright Black Alumni Scholar-in-Residence
Crawley is a scholar, artist, and associate professor of religious studies and African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia.
Kristina Kvien '87 discusses modern diplomacy as a Obama Scholars speaker at Occidental College.
Kvien Discusses Modern Diplomacy as Obama Scholars Speaker
Social media has had a huge impact on international diplomacy over the past decade--a reality that has played out most dramatically in Ukraine, career diplomat Kristina Kvien '87 P...
Michael Gonzales '96
Michael Gonzales ’96 Named U.S. Ambassador to Zambia
A career Foreign Service officer, Gonzales was nominated by President Joe Biden. He most recently served as deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau of African Affairs.
a group of 7 Obama Scholars students standing together outside
2022-23 Barack Obama Scholars Selected for Re-Imagined Program
Occidental College has announced its 2022-23 cohort of Barack Obama Scholars, the prestigious leadership training program that has been re-imagined to make it available to more...
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