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Prestigious Fellowships Awarded to Graduating Seniors at Occidental College
An array of national and international fellowships and scholarships have been earned by the Class of 2026 to help them fund graduate school, embark on research projects abroad...
2026 Student Leadership Awards Honor Standout Students and Mentors
Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement (SLICE) hosted the Scoops of Success event on May 1, a celebration honoring outstanding student leaders, organizations, and...
Board of Trustees Approves $16 Million in Reserved Funds to Launch Norris Hall of Chemistry Renovations
The renovation will modernize Occidental College science facilities to support cutting-edge discovery and provide meaningful experiences in the lab—a significant advantage for...
Larry Layne ’71 Trust Commits Future Transformational $9.1 Million Gift to Occidental
A bequest of more than $9 million from the late Larry Layne ’71 will support Occidental College’s academic mission and strengthen the rugby program that first captivated Larry as a...
2026 Alumni Seal Awards Honor Eight
A reverend guiding her congregation’s recovery post-fire, an associate justice with a history of advocating for tenants’ rights, and an ichthyologist committed to “creating more...
Collaborations Across Campus and Beyond Bring Earth Month to Occidental
With nearly 40 events and dozens of campus partners, this year’s Earth Month reflects the College’s commitment to building community around shared values of environmental...
Announcing the 2026-27 Cohort of Obama Scholars at Occidental College
Occidental proudly welcomes the new cohort of Barack Obama Scholars: eight exemplary students from around the world who will take part in the prestigious leadership training...
UN Week 2026 Features Keynote Speaker Monica Sharma
Organized by faculty and students in the Department of Diplomacy and World Affairs at Occidental College, U.N. Week 2026 continues a campus tradition of engaging with global issues...