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ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë student TreShunda James, class of 2019
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Awarded $1 Million NSF Grant To Address U.S. Shortage of STEM Graduates
A five-year, $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation will make it possible to build on the success of an ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë program addressing the national shortage...
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From The Occidental: ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s performing arts community continues to connect remotely
The campus arts community continues to offer opportunities despite classes moving online this semester. Dance Production (Dance Pro), PULSE and Glee Club are continuing their...
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Students combat the spread of COVID-19 as contact tracers
A new public health practicum lets students address a pressing need by interning with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
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New First-Gen Coalition offers support to first-generation students at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë
Recognizing the unique needs of this cohort, particularly during remote learning, the coalition of staff, students and faculty have planned targeted workshops, social mixers and...
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Virtual Learning Heads to the Solar System for Physics Students
Students in Assistant Professor Sabrina Stierwalt’s Physics 162 class are headed out of this world by way of virtual reality headsets this fall.
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New biology course explores the COVID-19 pandemic in real time
Co-taught by an ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë professor and an ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë alumna who is an infectious disease expert, the class features an impressive lineup of guest speakers including primatologist Jane Goodall...
Dean's Award Winners 2020
Dean’s Award Winners 2020
Each year, the Dean of Students recognizes seniors who, through their involvement on- and off-campus, embody ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s four pillars of Equity, Excellence, Community and Service.
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New Scholarship Program Aimed at Middle-Income California Students Launched
A new $3.2 million challenge fund will kickstart a drive to create the Edgerton-Occidental Merit Scholarship Program, a $9.6 million endowed fund that will make it possible for...
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Solvej Schou
Director of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs
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