Dean’s Award Winners 2024
Each year, the Dean of Students recognizes seniors who, through their involvement on and off campus, embody Oxy’s four pillars of Equity, Excellence, Community and Service.
Occidental College's four Dean's Award winners for 2024

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Occidental College Rises in US News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
Occidental College rose two places in US News & World Report ’s 2024 Best Colleges rankings, landing at No. 35 nationally, a 14-year high.
Occidental and OXY ARTS Present Oxy Live!: A Series of Engaging Conversations with Cultural Icons
Occidental is pleased to announce the launch of “Oxy Live!”, a conversation series highlighting a diverse lineup of cultural luminaries at the forefront of their fields.
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...
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...
Prof. Jane Hong Wins National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
The associate professor of history will use the funds to help bridge the gap between academic research and K-12 education by leading a two-week summer institute on AAPI histories...
Mercedes Dorame Named 2023-24 Wanlass Artist-in-Residence at OXY ARTS
The yearlong residency program allows an artist to investigate aspects of their practice and share it with the College and community. The program encourages cross-campus...
Move-in Day 2023
On the heels of Tropical Storm Hilary, Occidental College extended a sunny and dry welcome to members of the Class of 2027 and their families as they arrived on campus.
Adam Kinzinger to Speak at Occidental College Sept. 7 as Distinguished Kemp Lecturer
Adam Kinzinger, a former congressman and member of the Select Committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, is Occidental College’s 2023 Jack Kemp ’57...
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