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Jonathan Veitch
Reflections on a Presidency
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.
A Century of SCIAC
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...
Life During Wartime
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...
No Bull
Midway through his eighth year in office, President Veitch reflects on the accomplishments and controversies that have shaped his time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ so far—and why he's bullish on the challenges...
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School of Barack
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ÊÓƵ on the map—just as the College...
Academically Uncommon
Working with community partners and documenting the history of Northeast Los Angeles, Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Special Collections fosters direct links to the classroom and the academic life of the College...