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Community Comes Together for Ducks Game

President Risa E. Dickson welcomes attendees to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne’s community night at the Anaheim Ducks game at Honda Center. (ULV Photo/ Nancy Newman) Students, alumni, faculty, and staff gather at Honda Center for a spirited evening of hockey, connection, and a chance to take a slapshot on NHL ice Members of the University […]


Risa Dickson unanimously elected president of the University of La Verne.

Risa E. Dickson Unanimously Chosen Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne President

Risa E. Dickson will continue serving as president of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne following a unanimous vote of confidence from the university’s Board of Trustees (ULV Photo/Brandon Le). Trustees say Dickson’s leadership will help guide the university through a pivotal moment for higher education The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne has announced that Risa E. Dickson will […]


Scholarship Gala Honors Volleyball Team

Leo and Lea suited up for the 2025 Scholarship Gala. This year’s event will be held at the Sheraton Fairplex Suites and Conference Center in Pomona. (ULV Photo) Leopards recognized after historic NCAA championship run The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne’s Women’s Volleyball team, coming off a historic run to the 2025 NCAA Division III National Championship […]


Studying Water, Strengthening Communities

Professor Nixon Mwebi, center, collaborated with researchers in Kenya while studying water quality in the Nyakomisaro River. (Courtesy of Nixon Mwebi/Mark Nelson)  A River’s Story: Chemistry, Community, and the Quest for Safe Water in Kenya At first glance, the Nyakomisaro River looks like any other waterway winding through a growing city. But for thousands of residents in […]


ULV to Host Women in Business Summit

Marcella Camberos, MBA ’10, EdD ’22, founder of the Women in Business Summit, returns to ULV on March 21 to inspire the next generation of leaders. (Courtesy Marcella Camberos) Daylong Event Showcases Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Career Pathways for Women and Students The Women in Business Summit will bring together leaders, students, and professionals at the […]


Taylor-Toomay Named La Verne Volleyball Head Coach

Randi Taylor-Toomay’s deep roots in ULV athletics and academics position her to build on recent national-level success Randi Taylor-Toomay has been named the next head coach of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne volleyball team, Dr. Jenna Panatier announced Thursday. Randi Taylor-Toomay joined the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne volleyball coaching staff in 2019 and is a dedicated Leopard […]


Women of the Archives: Educators, Activists, Influencers

Gladdys Muir, Grace Napolitano and June Pulcini, three influential women whose archives are preserved at ULV. (ULV Graphic/Alycia Watt) Through the university’s archives, the lives of Gladdys Muir, Grace Napolitano and June Pulcini reveal enduring legacies of scholarship, service, and public leadership By Keren Darancette, ULV archivist When asked to spotlight an influential woman from our […]


Photographer Brings the High Desert to Life in New Exhibit

Edward Lance Montgomery with his work in the Kinetic Ambiguity exhibit at Miller Hall. (ULV Photo / Brandon Le) Inspired by his Army service, the photographer transforms highways and Joshua trees into dreamlike abstractions in Kinetic Ambiguity at the Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography The Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography is now featuring Kinetic Ambiguity, a solo […]


Lecture Explores Harsh Realities of Homelessness

Shannon Mathews, dean of the ULV College of Arts and Sciences, greets Ryan J. Smith, president and CEO of St. Joseph Center. (ULV Photo/ Brandon Le) Smith shares personal experiences and urges communities to treat unhoused individuals with dignity while creating supportive policies and services Ryan J. Smith, president and CEO of the St. Joseph […]


ULV Hosts La Verne’s Annual State of the City Event

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne President Risa Dickson addresses civic and community leaders during the city’s State of the City address (ULV Photo/Brandon Le) Mayor, city council members, and Chamber leaders discuss La Verne’s achievements and plans for the year ahead, with honor guard presentation by local police and fire departments President Risa Dickson welcomed civic and community […]