From Occidental magazine, Winter 2002: As shock and disbelief gave way to courage and resilience, the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë community came together in the face of tragedy of the 9/11 attacks

From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf ’09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time

Joy Shigaki ’94 turned her lifelong commitment to social justice and community building into a career dedicated to creating inclusive public spaces—and Seattle’s Waterfront Park is her most...

After the Eaton Fire upended her life, the longtime Occidental professor reflects on finding a new home, returning to her research, and reconnecting with her community through art

After 35 years at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë, the politics professor looks back on a career shaped by remarkable mentors, devoted students, and a deep belief in a liberal arts education

ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë's longtime resident senior instructor of Spanish welcomed every new generation of students—and found that teaching itself is a lifelong education

For 28 years, Occidental’s renowned urban and community sociologist has connected the College with its surrounding neighborhoods through research, teaching, and thoughtful partnerships

From Fall 2004: Twenty-five years after his arrival at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë, Illinois senatorial candidate Barack Obama ’83 electrified millions with his star-making speech at the Democratic National...

After smashing multiple records at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë and gutting out an eight-year career in professional football, what’s next for Bryan Scott ’17?

Larry Layne ’71 came to love rugby as a student-athlete—and an estate gift will provide a swift kick to its future at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë

As a diplomat, dealmaker, and master connector, Derek Shearer brought global leaders, policymakers, and a U.S. president to the classroom over his 45 years at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë

Fifteen new tenure-track faculty and a veteran kinesiology professor discuss their favorite classes, their passion for teaching, and what brought them to ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë (hint: Location!)

Two children of ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë professors grew up immersed in the magic of Shakespeare, Shaw, and Gilbert & Sullivan—in an era when a plucky little drama festival became their whole world

From uplifting inner-city scholars in South Central L.A. to prison moms in Colorado to a Monterey Park community in need, ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë alumni embrace the College's mission

Curious, creative, and community-minded, Occidental’s newest class arrives with passion, purpose, and the promise to shape the future