From uplifting inner-city scholars in South Central L.A. to prison moms in Colorado to a Monterey Park community in need, ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ alumni embrace the College's mission
Occidental Magazine
Occidental magazine brings you campus news, in-depth features, and profiles of exceptional alumni. For the 2025-26 academic year, the magazine will publish one digital-only issue (Summer 2025) and two print and digital issues (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026).
Professor of Music Irene Girton is retiring after 21 years at ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ. This tribute to her career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
An ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ volunteer leadership panel examines the impact and influence of women in philanthropy
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ faculty and students embrace, explore, and experiment with technology to keep arts classes, exhibits, and performances humming
With heart, energy, and a passion for research, Namandjé Bumpus ’03 becomes a role model for others as a trailblazing director at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Regardless of one’s major or career path, ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s writing proficiency requirement has proved essential to professional success. But don’t just take our word for it
Through her Rebellious Lawyering program, Thalia González’s students get hands-on experience in public-interest law, garnering new insights into the legal system and a head start on law...
After nearly a full year of remote learning, hope springs eternal of a return to campus this fall
Professor Mary Jane Hewitt created a foundation for multicultural education at Occidental—and an anonymous gift recognizes her lasting influence
From campus landmarks to classroom spaces, the College has completed a burst of new construction during the pandemic
With matching gift challenges and creative engagement opportunities, The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Campaign For Good responds to the obstacles of COVID-19
Valerie Jarrett's calling toward a life of public service led her to a key role in the Obama White House—and she urged ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ students to follow their "quiet voice"
A new multi-constituent commission examines ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's athletic programs with a focus on issues of competitiveness and diversity
"An ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ education has never been more valuable, applicable, and urgently important than now"
From Summer 2003: Designer, professor, and Medal of Arts recipient Ming Cho Lee '53 reflects on half a century's work in American theater
From remote worship to online meditation, and testing to teaching, these six alumni have mobilized in the fight against COVID-19
