Dean’s Award Winners 2025
Each year, the Dean of Students recognizes graduating seniors who, through their involvement on- and off-campus, embody Oxy’s four pillars of Equity, Excellence, Community and...
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Bill Tingley, Admission Architect, Dies at 71
Bill Tingley, who transformed Occidental College’s admission and financial aid programs as the climax of a distinguished 43-year career, passed away July 27. He was 71.
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Fishing for a New Facility
Occidental College’s associate professor of biology Dan Pondella is helping to spearhead a project to build a sophisticated new marine biology research complex in San Pedro.
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A Moving Experience
After 18 months of exile, Oxy faculty begin moving back into historic Swan Hall.
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Science Fact or Fiction?
Which of these statements is true? Humans are descended from chimpanzees. The sun revolves around the Earth. The fraction 1/30 is greater than 1/13.
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From Keck Theater to the Ahmanson and Beyond
Grayson DeJesus ’08 thought it was just another failed audition.
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On the Town
For the seventh summer, 11 Occidental College students are busy working hard –and getting paid–as interns at arts and public service organizations around Los Angeles.
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The 100 Greatest Americans
Two years ago, Peter Dreier triggered a lively debate when The Nation featured his list of the "50 Most Influential Progressives of the Twentieth Century" on its cover. Now he’s...
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Crouching Tiger, Sleeping Beauty Runs Through Aug. 25
The actors in the critically acclaimed Occidental Children’s Theater will leap, tumble, and emote their way into their young audience’s hearts for the 17th summer in a row.
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