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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Prof. Shana Goffredi and Students Embark on Oceanic Research Expedition
Professor of Biology Shana Goffredi and two Occidental College students joined a two-week expedition on the Atlantis research vessel, which utilizes the deep-sea submersible ALVIN.
Summer Leadership Program Prepares Students in Pursuit of the Public Good
Through a series of leadership trainings and social events, a new cohort of Obama Scholars at Occidental develops skills and cohesion that will propel them through the College’s...
Summer Research Program Inspires New Discoveries and Fruitful Collaborations
The flagship program of Occidental's Undergraduate Research Center offers students an opportunity to conduct paid research in close collaboration with professors. This year’s...
Prof. Will Power’s Acclaimed Play Makes Center Theatre Group Debut
Will Power , assistant professor of theater and performance studies, made his Center Theatre Group debut with his play Fetch Clay, Make Man , running from June 18 to July 16 at the...
Six Join Occidental Board of Trustees
The Occidental College Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome six new members to its ranks. They bring skills and expertise as well as passion for Occidental’s mission.
Prof. Benjamin Weiss ’16 Named Fulbright Scholar
Benjamin Weiss ’16, assistant professor of sociology, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Fellowship to teach and do research in Lithuania in spring 2024.
President Elam Talks with Director Debbie Allen About the State of Performing Arts
Occidental College President Harry J. Elam, Jr. and renowned entertainer and director Debbie Allen engaged in a wide-ranging conversation about the state of performing arts on June...
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.
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