University Of La Verne


Grant Supports Leo Food Pantry

Adrianne Montero-Camacho, director of Accessibility and SOS Services, and Myracle Johnson, student worker. (ULV Photo/Brandon Le) New funding to help pantry meet student needs with fresh food and expanded services Services at the Leo Food Pantry will expand significantly thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Gilead Foundation. The pantry provides free meals and groceries […]


ULV Community Honors MLK Jr. through Hands-On Day of Service at Hillcrest

ULV volunteers gathered for a group photo at the Ludwick Center before making their way to Hillcrest. (ULV Photo/Alexavier Soltero) Students, faculty, and staff joined forces to revitalize Hillcrest, connect with residents, and honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service. The ULV community came together for a hands-on Day of Service at Hillcrest on […]


ULV’s New Archivist: Keren Darancette

Keren Darancette stands in the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne archives. (ULV Photo/Stephen Gee) New archivist Keren Darancette works to preserve and organize the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne’s historical collections When Keren Darancette steps into the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne archives, she isn’t just opening boxes – she’s opening doors to the university’s past. As the institution’s new archivist, […]


Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne Honors Retiring CFO

Avo Kechichian with ULV Presidents Risa Dickson, Devorah Lieberman, and Steve Morgan. (ULV Photo/Jeanine Hill) Two Former ULV Presidents Join Current President to Honor VP for Administration and Finance, CFO Avo Kechichian, on His Retirement After More Than 40 Years The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne’s current president and two former presidents gathered to honor Chief Financial Officer […]


Integrated Business Program Students Turn Classroom Experience into Community Impact

Students in the College of Business Integrated Business Program worked together to support charities. (ULV Photo/Sasha Chavez) Students Translate Entrepreneurial Skills into Charitable Contributions  Students in the College of Business Integrated Business Program presented nearly $15,000 in donations to local and national charities during a ceremony at the Sara and Michael Abraham Campus Center. The […]


ULV Holiday Baking Classic Supports Leo Food Pantry

Clarissa Shan, assistant professor and director of choral activities and vocal studies, won People’s Choice and Best in Show at the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne’s first Holiday Baking Classic. She is joined by Suzanne Beaumaster, associate provost of academic programs, and Alaina Dunn, vice president for enrollment management. (ULV Photo/Brandon Le) Campus bakers compete for bragging […]


ULV Night at LA Kings Game Celebrates Community Pride, Honors Alumni

A night of hockey, laughter, and community – ULV came together for a family-friendly evening with the LA Kings. (ULV Photo/Nancy Newman) Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne alumni Sgt. First Class (ret.) Orlando Jackson recognized as Hero of the Game at Crypto.com Arena Alumni, students, families, and friends came together to celebrate community and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne […]


Revered Former Faculty Member Peggy Redman Receives Community Honor

Peggy Redman is honored during her induction into the La Verne Walk of Honor on December 12 in Old Town La Verne. (Courtesy: Kalista Redman) Former Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne faculty member recognized for decades of leadership in teacher education. Congratulations to esteemed former Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne faculty member Peggy Redman on her induction into the La Verne Walk […]


Student Health Center Director Earns National Honor

Rosemary Tilmon-Kellum, director of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne’s Student Health Center, was recently inducted into Pi Alpha, the national honor society for physician assistants (ULV Photo/Brandon Le) Induction into Pi Alpha reflects a career rooted in service, equity, and student-centered healthcare Rosemary Tilmon-Kellum, director of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne’s Student Health Center, has been inducted […]


ULV Community Gathers for Holiday Tamaliada

Faculty and staff took shifts preparing tamales. From left: Eugene Shang, director of housing and student conduct; Marquisha Frost, associate vice president for inclusive excellence and mission integration; and Risa Dickson, president. (Photo essay by Brandon Le) Event brings students, faculty, and staff together to honor a cherished Mexican holiday tradition Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ;Verne President […]