With Jonathan Veitch announcing his plans to step down next year, trustees, alumni, and colleagues discuss his impact on the College over the last decade.
For 100 years, the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has fostered the intellectual development of student-athletes. And from the Shoes to the Olympics, Tigers have...
So you think you know Oxy? Take our little quiz—we're not keeping score—and you might be surprised about some things you never learned
As their golden anniversary fast approaches, members of the Class of 1968 refllect on four years that changed the world and shaped their Â鶹ƵµÀexperience
When the United States entered World War I in April 1917, Occidental was a small college struggling to survive in its new home. With a new president and a renewed sense of urgency, how did...
Midway through his eighth year in office, President Veitch reflects on the accomplishments and controversies that have shaped his time at Â鶹ƵµÀso far—and why he's bullish on the challenges...
Prior to 2008, Occidental was best known in many circles as an academic "hidden gem" (and as a popular film location). But the nation's 44th president put Â鶹ƵµÀon the map—just as the College...
A tribute to Oxy's institutional memory, and her many contributions to campus life and lore
Oxy's 10th president—who died January 15—advanced the College to greater heights with a clear vision and a personal touch
Working with community partners and documenting the history of Northeast Los Angeles, Oxy's Special Collections fosters direct links to the classroom and the academic life of the College...
Orphaned before World War I and befriended by an American regiment, Dostert engineered the simultaneous translation system used at Nuremberg and the United Nations—and even sparked the...