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ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë students dancing in a group on campus with Oswald the Tiger
Occidental Celebrates Community at Homecoming & Family Weekend
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë welcomed alumni, families, and students for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026, with unmatched spirit and tradition on campus.
Occidental students sit and talk near the media wall in Johnson Hall.
Occidental Is Tuition-Free for Students with Family Income up to $150,000
Students from families earning incomes of up to $150,000 and typical assets will be able to attend ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë tuition-free under the new Occidental Affordability Promise, a...
Aoife Mokalla ’28 standing against a wall with a green top
Occidental Student Awarded Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
Aoife Mokalla ’28 will receive up to $50,000 in financial aid as part of the two-year scholarship, created to support young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve the world...
Two long lines of students walking up to Thorne Hall on campus for Convocation
Occidental Welcomes Class of 2030 New First-Year and Transfer Students
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s new Class of 2030 first-year students and new transfer students kickstarted their ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë journey with an enthusiastic welcome from the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë community.
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë graduating seniors in formation in the Greek Bowl, facing away from the camera
2026 Senior Class Day Awards Bestowed
Meet the winners of the 2026 Senior Class Day Awards, chosen by our graduating seniors.
A seated group of Occidental students and staff at the annual Student Leadership Awards on Branca Patio
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...
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë students in FEAST garden on campus, petting goats at an event
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...
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Obama Scholars from the 2026-27 cohort, posing as a group on campus outdoors
Announcing the 2026-27 Cohort of Obama Scholars at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë
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...
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Solvej Schou
Director of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs
sschou@oxy.edu