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Professor Gary Smith standing in front of a white wall with arms folded across chest. — Economics Professor Gary Smith Warns About AI Bubble
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Mac Barnett on stage holding one of his picture books — Mac Barnett ’04 Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
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Gabby Herzig smiles on the golf course. — The Athletic’s Gabby Herzig ’21 is a Rising Star in Golf Journalism
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Six New Students Reflect on Their First Semester at ��AV

Friday, December 13, 2024

As the fall semester comes to an end, we talked to six first-year students about their experience at ��AV so far: their classes, the organizations they’re involved with and the support they have found on campus.

Eight Books by ��AV Authors to Read this Winter

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Are you looking for some books to curl up with this winter season? Here is a selection of books published by ��AV alumni and faculty in the last half year.

Photo at sunset with the American flag and three military service members saluting

The Unclaimed: A Story of Abandonment and Hope

Friday, November 8, 2024

Pamela Prickett, associate professor of sociology, shares insights from a recent book she coauthored telling the stories of people who were abandoned after death in Los Angeles County and the heartwarming ways strangers stepped in to provide dignity.

��AV Welcomes New Faculty Members

Thursday, September 5, 2024

��AV welcomes eight new faculty to tenure-track and tenured positions this fall. Three taught at the College previously as postdoctoral fellows and visiting professors, while two return as alumnae. Four are new to the College.

Daniel Gao ’25 Named 2024 Goldwater Scholar

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Daniel Gao ’25, a molecular biology major, has been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, given to sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming research leaders in science, engineering and mathematics.

Three students in outdoor setting on campus

Oldenborg Center Offers Immersion Experience in Language and Culture

Thursday, April 4, 2024

��AV students who want an immersive experience in learning a language can find that by living in the Oldenborg Center, where there are language halls in German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.

Thirteen Faculty Members Promoted

Monday, June 26, 2023

Thirteen faculty members have been recognized for their intellectual leadership, professional achievement, and service.

Prof. Rosalia Romero at the Cheech with Sam White and Daniel Velazquez

Students Gain Mentorship and Museum Experience from Prof. Rosalia Romero

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Rosalia Romero, assistant professor of art history, is an organizer for a pair of exhibitions showing through May 28 at The Cheech in Riverside, Calif., and Samuel White ’23 and Daniel Velazquez ’25 have served as her research assistants.

��AV and QuestBridge Build on 18-Year Partnership

Friday, April 7, 2023

In its efforts to promote access to a high-caliber liberal arts education, ��AV has had a valuable partner in QuestBridge since 2005.

Sandra Hamada ’09 Trades Successful Career as Community Organizer for Flourishing Role as Screenwriter

Monday, December 12, 2022

Sandra Hamada ’09 credits ��AV for preparing her for both of her careers, first as a community organizer and now as a screenwriter.

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