Professor John McCormack Named AAAS Fellow
Professor of Biology John McCormack, director and curator of Occidental College’s Moore Lab of Zoology, has been selected as a 2023 American Association for the Advancement of...
Portrait of John McCormack in the Moore Lab of Zoology

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Cleland, Coons and Gamble Professors Named
Three Occidental College professors have been appointed to some of the oldest, most prestigious named professorships at the College.
From The Occidental: Diwali Dinner lights the way for Occidental community
Diwali dinner, hosted by the South Asian Student Association, brings the community together with Indian food, dance, art and stories of what the celebration means to students.
Oxy Faculty Honored for Teaching, Scholarship and Service
Six Occidental College professors were honored for exceptional teaching, scholarship and service at a November 2 campus reception hosted by Vice President for Academic Affairs and...
Live Theater Performances Return to the Keck Theater Stage this Month
After a year and a half of disruption by COVID-19, the theater department is mounting live productions of Everybody and Seize the King .
International Student Finds Support and Connection After a Year of Isolation
Oxy’s adapted in-person experience has allowed international student Renee Ye ’24 to find her voice in class and a community in her home away from home.
From The Occidental: Oxy’s COVID-19 rates remain consistent after fall break
One week after fall break, infection rates at Oxy were lower than Los Angeles County levels.
From The Occidental: Rainwater collection project promotes a sustainable future
Occidental faculty and students have worked on a project to help offset water usage through drip irrigation —a system of watering plants that slowly releases stored water running...
Media Arts & Culture Alumna’s Short Film Earns Place in KCET Film Festival
“Well, It Wasn’t Supposed to be This Way,” a short film by Naomi Miyamoto ’21, earned a finalist position in the KCET Fine Cut Festival of Films among students from powerhouse film...
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