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Robin Wall Kimmerer photographed outdoors in front of a green setting with wildflowers
Robin Wall Kimmerer Featured in Occidental’s Fourth Annual Community Book Program
Occidental’s Community Book Program offers a full year of programming that engages with themes from this year’s community book selection, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom...
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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.
a composite image of portraits of Laurie Anderson, ALOK, Julie Mehretu, Rebecca Solnit
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.
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...
Professor Jane Hong teaches three students in a classroom
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
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...
An O-Team member hi-fives a new first-year student walking on the sidewalk with his mother
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.
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