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Electric vehicle charging policy sparks student concern
Occidental's campus features multiple charging stations for residents who drive electric vehicles (EVs). A new policy was put in place July 1 outlining the...
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Professors interpret, students react to midterm results
Voters across the country filled in ballots for the 2026 midterm elections Nov. 3, determining the American political landscape for the next two years....
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In first Occidental talk, Dean Bos discusses children’s perception of politics
Dean of Faculty Angie Bos, who was appointed March 2, 2026, gave her first talk as a Dean of Occidental, called "U.S. Politics...
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Alex Murillo and Robert De La Barcena pave the way for non-traditional students
In the 2026—2027 academic year, Occidental has welcomed a number of non-traditional students, according to Vanessa Gonzalez-Wright, director of the Intercultural Community Center (ICC)....
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College prepares for El Niño
Occidental began the process of re-roofing Nov. 16 in preparation for the rainy season. The renovations are ongoing. Facilities is renovating and repairing the roofs...
Academic
Grant funds new positions, research opportunities
Occidental received a $750,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in spring 2015 to increase undergraduate research in the curriculum, particularly in the...
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J-Term program expands with new creative track
Oxypreneurship, in conjunction with the Young Fund and the Hameetman Career Center (HCC), will be rolling out a new pilot track during the six-day...
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Geo Jocks: Shrinking Mountains
Of all Earth's natural wonders, mountains stand out as one of the most majestic, unignorable phenomena. They are prone to frigid, unpredictable and often...
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CDO search candidates visit campus, discuss plans for diversity
The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) Search Committee brought four finalist candidates to campus Nov. 18–23. Preceding their visits, student representatives from the committee held...
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Faculty votes against calling for Veitch's resignation
Faculty voted 83–45 against calling for the immediate resignation of President Jonathan Veitch in a meeting Tuesday, Director of Communications Jim Tranquada said. The...
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Administration responds to Oxy United’s demands, activist group vows to continue movement
The administration addressed Oxy United for Black Liberation’s 14 demands in an email signed by President Jonathan Veitch, Vice President for Academic Affairs Jorge...
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Active Minds wins award
Representatives from Active Minds at Oxy received the Uniting Voices Award from the national Active Minds organization at the Active Minds National Mental Health...
