From uplifting inner-city scholars in South Central L.A. to prison moms in Colorado to a Monterey Park community in need, Oxy 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).
Vince Cuseo has been instrumental to the success of Oxy’s admission efforts for the last 22 years—and his commitment to Oxy’s mission can’t be measured by test scores
The Tony-winning set designer and legendary Yale professor, who died last fall, dedicated himself to theater and to teaching, Ann Sheffield ’83 recalls
Professor of English Jean Wyatt is retiring after an unprecedented 51 years in the classroom. This tribute is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Professor of Spanish and French Studies Felisa Guillén is retiring after 31 years at Oxy. This tribute to her legacy is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
After 35 years at Oxy, Professor of Geology Scott Bogue will retire in September. This tribute to his time at Oxy is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Professor of Psychology and Latino/a Studies Jaclyn RodrÃguez ’77 is retiring after 37 years at Oxy. This tribute to her career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Professor of Biology Gary Martin is hanging up his flip flops after 41 years at Oxy. This tribute to his career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Norman Bridge Distinguished Professor of Spanish & Spanish and French Studies Robert Ellis has retired after 37 years at Oxy. This tribute is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Professor of Mathematics Nalsey Tinberg is retiring after 41 years at Oxy. This tribute to her career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Professor of Art & Art History Eric Frank is retiring after 35 years at Oxy. This tribute to his career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Professor of Cognitive Science and Philosophy Saul Traiger is retiring after 36 years at Oxy. This tribute to his career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Professor of Music Irene Girton is retiring after 21 years at Oxy. This tribute to her career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
An Oxy volunteer leadership panel examines the impact and influence of women in philanthropy
Oxy 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
