Voice Magazine | The University of La Verne

Fame, it’s said, is fleeting.
The flickering of a candle’s flame against the winds of time. Yet celebrity’s shadow can extend well beyond the life of the wick, and those shaded regard it as a blessing or a burden. Or both.
Rayna Harrison ’19 is well aware of her family tree and its links to the University of La Verne. She spent countless hours of her youth on the campus and attending school-related events with her parents, Corlan ’79 and Rob ’81, MAT ’83. Still, even to...

The University of La Verne’s Head Baseball Coach, Scott Winterburn, has achieved a historic milestone: his 600th career win. This victory represents far more than a number; it’s a reflection of three decades of mentorship, tradition, and unwavering commitment...

When Kathy Bakhit EdD ’11, first arrived in the United States nearly four decades ago, she never imagined her path would lead to the Vice Presidency of Academic Affairs. What she did know was that relationships mattered—deeply. “The way I grew up,” she...

Dr. Lauren Crossland-Marr, assistant professor of Anthropology at the University of La Verne, has built her career on a deceptively simple idea: food is more than sustenance; it is a window into culture, politics, and identity.
From studying halal certifications in Milan, Italy to examining how CRISPR, a gene-editing technology, is shaping modern agriculture, Dr. Crossland-Marr explores how what ends up on our plates reflects the systems and values that define our world....