University of La Verne

MPA Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary at College of Law and Public Service

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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LA VERNE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program within the College of Law and Public Service this year. The program has become a beacon of excellence in public administration education across Southern California and beyond.

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  • The University of La Verne is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program within the College of Law and Public Service this year.
  • Over the years, the MPA program has produced skilled professionals who have made significant contributions to the public sector.
  • "The public administration program allows us to be a part of a broader national perspective on governance and networking across communities," College of Law and Public Service Associate Dean Suzanne Beaumaster said.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Desirable La Verne, California

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Oakcrest, its latest new-home community in La Verne, California.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Oakcrest, its latest new-home community in La Verne, California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240112144014/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest community in La Verne, California.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • “We are pleased to offer San Gabriel Valley homebuyers spacious, new, two-story homes in desirable La Verne, California,” said Keltie Cole, President of KB Home’s Los Angeles and Ventura Counties division.

Q2 Announces New Executive Appointments

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Mukkamala is a member of Q2’s executive leadership team, reporting to the president.

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  • Mukkamala is a member of Q2’s executive leadership team, reporting to the president.
  • Williams joined Q2 from SS&C Technologies, where he served as the Managing Director of Risk and Technology Services.
  • “People are a key part of fulfilling this mission, and the team members I’ve met at Q2 are smart, talented and humble.
  • "I am thrilled to join Q2 and contribute to the company's mission and growth strategy while strengthening Q2's and our customers' security posture."

STERLING FINANCIAL GROUP NAMES NEW PARTNER

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasadena-based Sterling Financial Group, Inc. (SFG) today announced that Kody Brown, CFP® has been promoted to a full equity partner at SFG. The independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, which is known for its longstanding, intergenerational client base and team approach, was founded by Michael P. Hatch, CFP®, MBA, JD, who has been an independent advisor for 25 years.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasadena-based Sterling Financial Group, Inc. (SFG) today announced that Kody Brown, CFP® has been promoted to a full equity partner at SFG.
  • The independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, which is known for its longstanding, intergenerational client base and team approach, was founded by Michael P. Hatch, CFP®, MBA, JD, who has been an independent advisor for 25 years.
  • "In addition to giving great financial advice, Kody has an extensive background in our field, " says Michael Hatch.
  • "Under Michael's mentorship, Sterling Financial Group has been a terrific place to learn the trade, working with young professionals as well as multiple generations of clients on a number of complicated financial issues," said Brown.

DR. DEVORAH LIEBERMAN, PRESIDENT EMERITA-UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, INDUCTED INTO THE PRESTIGIOUS 2023 HALL OF CHAMPIONS OF THE HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HACU)

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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LA VERNE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Devorah Lieberman, President Emerita-University of La Verne, has been inducted into the prestigious 2023 Hall of Champions of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores made the announcement. HACU is committed to championing Hispanic success in higher education and recognizes individuals and partners who exemplify this mission through their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment. The organization extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lieberman for her exemplary leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community in the realm of higher education.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Devorah Lieberman, President Emerita-University of La Verne, has been inducted into the prestigious 2023 Hall of Champions of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
  • HACU is committed to championing Hispanic success in higher education and recognizes individuals and partners who exemplify this mission through their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment.
  • The organization extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lieberman for her exemplary leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community in the realm of higher education.
  • Most notably, under her tenure, the University of La Verne cemented its commitment as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

The University of La Verne Celebrates the Inauguration of its 19th President

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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"We are all standing together on a bridge. Our bridge has been built with the bricks of who we are. An institution founded by a Church (of the Brethren) whose values built the Peace Corps –-- one of the greatest peace-making and bridge-building entities of our time," said Mahdavi in her inaugural address. "We are a university that trains and produces students who go out and transform the communities in which they live. We are a community that wraps each other in love and picks each other up when we fall. We are the model of higher education because we embrace the AND - breadth AND depth; professional skills AND critical thinking; access AND excellence; pedagogy AND research AND inclusive prosperity."

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  • LA VERNE, Calif. , Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The inauguration of Pardis Mahdavi, PhD, held Oct. 13, 2023, was a celebration of the University of La Verne's 19th president and the institution's core values, collective impact, and commitment to bridging educational excellence, equality, and innovation with the region and beyond.
  • Held on the historic Southern California campus in the City of La Verne, the event featured community, culture, and collected thoughts from esteemed guests and the president on the university's impact in the next era.
  • Mahdavi took office as president of the University of La Verne on August 15, 2023.
  • She has spent more than 20 years in higher education, most recently serving as the provost and executive vice president at the University of Montana.

University of La Verne #1 Private University in CA for Social Mobility

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is the top private university in California for social mobility and for the second consecutive year, sixth among all universities in the state, according to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report's 2024 National University rankings released today.

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  • The University of La Verne is the top private university in California for social mobility for the second consecutive year according to U.S. News & World Report rankings.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is the top private university in California for social mobility and for the second consecutive year, sixth among all universities in the state, according to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report's 2024 National University rankings released today.
  • Social mobility reflects the improvement of socioeconomic status based on the enrollment and graduation of disadvantaged students.
  • The University of La Verne was ranked 8th out of private universities in California.

University of La Verne Ranked WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best U.S. College

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is recognized as a 2024 Best U.S. College in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and College Pulse rankings released this month. It is listed as the fifth highest-ranking private university and fifth top California institution.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is recognized as a 2024 Best U.S. College in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and College Pulse rankings released this month.
  • The University of La Verne is ranked #33 overall out of 400 institutions listed.
  • "This is an incredible honor for the University during a time when the value of an education is being debated nationally," said University of La Verne President Pardis Mahdavi.
  • The University of La Verne ranked exceptionally well in two categories:
    No.

New IEHP Health Career Academy to address critical health care needs

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Saturday, August 12, 2023
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the growing need for health care professionals in the region, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and University of La Verne are collaborating to create a brand-new resource: the IEHP Health Career Academy.

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  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the growing need for health care professionals in the region, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and University of La Verne are collaborating to create a brand-new resource: the IEHP Health Career Academy.
  • The academy's goal is to fill critical workforce needs and retain talent to address health disparities within one of the fastest-growing population regions in the country.
  • "The new IEHP Health Career Academy will help to bolster the emerging workforce for the future of health care in the Inland Empire."
  • "The new IEHP Health Career Academy will help address the critical shortage of frontline health care workers and accelerate professional training and certification in new and emerging subdisciplines requiring technological and interdisciplinary expertise in addressing patient and community challenges," said University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman.

ALTAMED HEALTH SERVICES PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE TO MEET CRITICAL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS SHORTAGE

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AltaMed Health Services Corporation, one of the nation's largest federally qualified community health centers, has pledged $15 million to help with the construction of the University of La Verne College of Health and Community Well-Being. The college, based in Ontario, California, is expected to help alleviate Southern California's critical shortage of quality trained and educated health care professionals. The investment by AltaMed will help provide a pipeline of qualified graduates to support the Inland Southern California region's growing health care needs.

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  • The college, based in Ontario, California, is expected to help alleviate Southern California's critical shortage of quality trained and educated health care professionals.
  • The investment by AltaMed will help provide a pipeline of qualified graduates to support the Inland Southern California region's growing health care needs.
  • "This investment will help train future generations of culturally competent health care leaders who can address the root causes of the negative impacts of the social determinants of health and improve health outcomes," said AltaMed Health Services CEO and President, Cástulo de la Rocha.
  • "For more than 50 years, AltaMed Health Services has been dedicated to improving access to care and eliminating health disparities in underserved communities," says de la Rocha.