Â鶹ÊÓƵ'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’s renowned urban and community sociologist has connected the College with its surrounding neighborhoods through research, teaching, and thoughtful partnerships
New industry partnerships, expanded course offerings, and a reimagined Booth Hall are positioning the Music Department for its second century
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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Fifteen new tenure-track faculty and a veteran kinesiology professor discuss their favorite classes, their passion for teaching, and what brought them to Â鶹ÊÓƵ (hint: Location!)
A signature Occidental program places students inside the United Nations—and gives them a real role in its work
Working with faculty across the academic spectrum, Occidental’s Center for Community-Based Learning has become part of the institutional fabric
Marsha Kinder founded film and media studies at Occidental, and her work influenced generations of alumni filmmakers and scholars
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s biology program blends exploration and experimentation, empowering students to uncover and explain life’s diverse ecosystems
Science, students, and synergy converge at La Selva Research Station
Evan Caulfield ’26 applies his urban and environmental policy education in the service of aiding refugees during a summer-long internship in Greece
Occidental says goodbye to seven retiring professors—and some of their brightest pupils express their appreciation for a combined 233 years of service to the College
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's inaugural Gibby Professor of Science may be exiting the classroom, but there are still mountains to climb—as well as prepping her data (and her extensive rock collection) for future...
After a 30-year career at Occidental, the mathematician, researcher, administrator, and chess master applies his problem-solving skills to a new role as dean
Whether it was 18th-century British literature or 20th-century European critical theory, Montag approached the syllabus with rigor, grace, warmth, and plenty of deadpan humor—and he...