UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE


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Locations: LOS ANGELES, BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, LA

$8.5 Million Secured for University of La Verne's College of Health and Community Well-Being Construction

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is set to receive $8.5 million in state funding to help build a 60,000 square-foot state-of-the-art learning facility and home for the College of Health and Community Well-Being in the City of Ontario.

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  • The University of La Verne is set to receive $8.5 million in state funding to help build a state-of-the-art learning facility and home for the College of Health and Community Well-Being in the City of Ontario.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is set to receive $8.5 million in state funding to help build a 60,000 square-foot state-of-the-art learning facility and home for the College of Health and Community Well-Being in the City of Ontario.
  • "Not only will it generate good paying jobs to construct the new college, it will also train the next generation of healthcare workers our community desperately needs."
  • The University of La Verne's fifth college – the College of Health and Community Well-Being – officially opened last year, offering 10 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in nursing, health administration, physician assistant practice, child life, psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, kinesiology, and athletic training.

University of La Verne Introduces Renamed College of Law and Public Service and the College of Business

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is pleased to introduce the officially renamed the College of Law and Public Service and the College of Business , which became effective July 1.

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  • Effective July 1, two University of La Verne colleges were renamed to better meet the future needs of students and communities in the region.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is pleased to introduce the officially renamed the College of Law and Public Service and the College of Business , which became effective July 1.
  • Earlier this year, the University of La Verne Board of Trustees approved the official renaming and reorganization, which includes transitioning public administration programs under the College of Law and Public Service.
  • University officials say the new synergies aim to significantly impact public service, law, and business in the region, especially when it comes to social mobility, diverse leadership, and filling workforce deficits.

University of La Verne Awarded $2.2 Million Grant to Establish Institute of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne has been awarded a $2.2 million U.S. Department of Education grant to establish the Institute of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being — a significant driver for related campus and regional initiatives under the university's new College of Health and Community Well-Being.

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  • The University of La Verne has been awarded a $2.2 million U.S. Department of Education grant to establish the Institute of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne has been awarded a $2.2 million U.S. Department of Education grant to establish the Institute of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being — a significant driver for related campus and regional initiatives under the university's new College of Health and Community Well-Being.
  • The institute was part of community project funding requests from longtime mental health advocate Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (District 31).
  • Napolitano is a co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus and recently helped reintroduce the Mental Health Services for Students Act , a bill that aims to fund on-site mental health services for schools nationwide.

University of La Verne Names Pardis Mahdavi as 19th President

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne Board of Trustees announced the selection of Pardis Mahdavi, PhD, as the university's 19th president today. She will assume the presidency on August 15.

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  • The University of La Verne Board of Trustees announced the selection of Pardis Mahdavi, PhD, as the university's 19th president today.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne Board of Trustees announced the selection of Pardis Mahdavi, PhD, as the university's 19th president today.
  • She most recently served as the provost and executive vice president at the University of Montana, a public flagship research university in Missoula.
  • She succeeds Devorah Lieberman , who became the first female president of the University of La Verne in 2011 and will retire this summer after twelve years of successfully leading the university.

University of La Verne Graduates More Than 1,600 During Commencement Ceremonies

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "This is your time. Make every moment count. Think big. Accomplish much. And always give back." These were just a few pieces of advice President Devorah Lieberman, distinguished guests and peer leaders shared with the more than 1,600 University of La Verne graduates over two days in five commencement ceremonies held May 26 and 27 at Ortmayer Stadium on the historic La Verne campus. 

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  • University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman, distinguished guests, and peer leaders shared advice with graduates over two days in five commencement ceremonies held May 26 and 27.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "This is your time.
  • These were just a few pieces of advice President Devorah Lieberman, distinguished guests and peer leaders shared with the more than 1,600 University of La Verne graduates over two days in five commencement ceremonies held May 26 and 27 at Ortmayer Stadium on the historic La Verne campus.
  • Lieberman told graduates that this was their time to celebrate and asked them to feel free to make some noise.

Nearly $2 Million in Record-Breaking Donations and Largest University Gift Announced at University of La Verne 2023 Scholarship Gala

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne raised nearly $2 million for scholarships and announced the largest commitment of funds in university history during its 25th Anniversary Scholarship Gala May 6 on the historic La Verne campus.

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  • The University of La Verne raised nearly $2 million for scholarships and announced the largest commitment of funds in university history during its 25th Anniversary Scholarship Gala May 6 on the historic La Verne campus.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne raised nearly $2 million for scholarships and announced the largest commitment of funds in university history during its 25th Anniversary Scholarship Gala May 6 on the historic La Verne campus.
  • "This is truly a mic drop moment," President Devorah Lieberman told hundreds of attendees, including civic and community leaders.
  • "These funds, each of you and the entire community make a significant impact on the university and our students."

The University of La Verne Announces Keynote Speakers for 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne will celebrate the graduates of 2023 from the five colleges during the annual commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 26, and Saturday, May 27 on the central campus in the City of La Verne. This is the first commencement for the College of Health and Community Well-Being.

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  • The keynote speakers for the University of La Verne's commencement ceremonies for 2023 have been announced.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne will celebrate the graduates of 2023 from the five colleges during the annual commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 26, and Saturday, May 27 on the central campus in the City of La Verne.
  • The events will take place at Ortmayer Stadium on the La Verne central campus and will also be broadcast live online.
  • After serving, she enrolled in the University of La Verne College of Law and graduated in 2001 as Valedictorian.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks University of La Verne Among the Best Graduate Schools in the Nation

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Friday, April 28, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne's graduate programs are among the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools. The university was recognized on the Best Education School and Best Public Affairs Program listings.

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  • The University of La Verne's education and public affairs graduate programs are among the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne's graduate programs are among the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools.
  • The university was recognized on the Best Education School and Best Public Affairs Program listings.
  • It is consistently listed in U.S. News & World Report rankings for National Universities, Best Value Schools, Top Performers on Social Mobility and Best Online Programs .

Professor Wins Prestigious Athletic Training Educator Award

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- University of La Verne Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Russell Muir was awarded the Athletic Training Educator Award during the 13th annual California Athletic Trainers' Association (CATA) Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in Sacramento, California over the weekend.

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  • University of La Verne Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Russell Muir was awarded the Athletic Training Educator Award during the 13th annual California Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in Sacramento, California over the weekend.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- University of La Verne Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Russell Muir was awarded the Athletic Training Educator Award during the 13th annual California Athletic Trainers' Association (CATA) Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in Sacramento, California over the weekend.
  • The award is given to athletic training educators or preceptors make significant contributions to athletic training education and demonstrate exceptional dedication to students.
  • He has instructed many athletic trainers in the athletic training graduate program who have gone on to have successful careers in the field.

University of La Verne Names Kathy Duncan Interim Dean of College of Health and Community Well-Being

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne has appointed Kathy Duncan, EdD, as interim dean of the College of Health and Community Well-Being, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne has appointed Kathy Duncan, EdD, as interim dean of the College of Health and Community Well-Being , effective January 1, 2023.
  • She will be the first full-time dean to lead the college, which opened on July 1.
  • "It's an honor to step into this role, and to help shape something so important to the future of the University of La Verne," Duncan said.
  • Though the college is new, the University of LaVerne has a long history of excellence in health education.