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Dean’s Award Winners 2026
Each year, the Dean of Students recognizes graduating seniors who, through their involvement on- and off-campus, embody ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s four pillars of Equity, Excellence, Community and...
A group of 8 ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë student award winners, a composite image

Keep up to date on ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s latest news and events. For more information, contact the College’s Office of Marketing and Communications.

Deena Selenow Named ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Arts Director
Deena Selenow, an acclaimed director for live performance and interdisciplinary arts curator, has been named ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s new director of ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Arts, the College’s campus...
Interim Dean Takes the Reins
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Kerry Thompson is nothing if not hands-on. When he noticed Western bluebirds nesting in the Bell Field dugout...
Richard Grayson, Music Professor Emeritus, Dies
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Professor of Music Emeritus Richard Grayson, renowned for his improvisational skills featured at his annual Thorne Hall concerts, died July 3 after a long...
Forbes: An ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Education Pays
To understand the value of an Occidental liberal arts education, look no farther than Forbes’ latest analysis of top colleges that produce high-earning grads.
Children's Theater Presents 'Little Red Frankenhood'
Can't score tickets to Hamilton? The critically acclaimed Occidental Children's Theater will celebrate its 21st year with Little Red Frankenhood and three additional adventurous...
Piscopo Named Rockefeller Visiting Scholar at Harvard
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Assistant Professor of Politics Jennifer Piscopo has been named the 2016-17 Peggy Rockefeller Visiting Scholar at the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American...
Professor Honored for Public Service
Sophal Ear, associate professor of diplomacy & world affairs at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë, has been selected to receive the Reverend Clementa Pinckney Achievement Award (previously the...
Hinchliffe Family Honored with Dedication of Hinchliffe Hall
The newest wing of one of ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s main academic buildings has been named Hinchliffe Hall to honor half a century of service and support from the family of Steve ’55...
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