From Occidental magazine, Winter 2002: As shock and disbelief gave way to courage and resilience, the 91ÁÔÆæ 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 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 91ÁÔÆæ, the politics professor looks back on a career shaped by remarkable mentors, devoted students, and a deep belief in a liberal arts education
91ÁÔÆæ'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 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 91ÁÔÆæ, Illinois senatorial candidate Barack Obama ™83 electrified millions with his star-making speech at the Democratic National...
After smashing multiple records at 91ÁÔÆæ and gutting out an eight-year career in professional football, what 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 91ÁÔÆæ
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 91ÁÔÆæ
Fifteen new tenure-track faculty and a veteran kinesiology professor discuss their favorite classes, their passion for teaching, and what brought them to 91ÁÔÆæ (hint: Location!)
Two children of 91ÁÔÆæ 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, 91ÁÔÆæ alumni embrace the College's mission
Curious, creative, and community-minded, Occidental newest class arrives with passion, purpose, and the promise to shape the future