UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE


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Locations: LOS ANGELES, BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, LA

University of La Verne Ranked 6th Nationally for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne ranked sixth nationally for social mobility of students and in the top 10 among best private national universities in California, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023 Best Colleges rankings, released September 12.

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  • The University of La Verne ranked sixth nationally for social mobility of students and in the top 10 among best private national universities in California, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023 Best Colleges rankings, released September 12.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne ranked sixth nationally for social mobility of students and in the top 10 among best private national universities in California, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023 Best Colleges rankings, released September 12.
  • In the Best Value Schools category, the university placed 10th among the best in California and is 101st nationally out of 223 institutions that were ranked.
  • A federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, the university serves about 6,000 students on the historic La Verne campus, regional campuses, and online.

University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman Discusses Higher Education Equity at US Department of Education's Raise the B.A.R. Summit

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman joined about 40 higher education leaders who met with US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Thursday, Aug. 11, to discuss national strategies to support college completion, including for students who stopped out during the pandemic.

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  • The one-day summit included Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, senior leaders from the Department of Education, and select leaders from institutions of higher education from across the country.
  • The one-day summit included Cardona, senior leaders from the Department of Education, and select leaders from institutions of higher education from across the country.
  • Lieberman represented the private, nonprofit higher education sector to ensure the sector's role in American higher education is understood by policy makers and their staffs.
  • "I'm grateful to Secretary Cardona and the Department of Education for bringing us together for this important conversation," Lieberman said.

University of La Verne Expands Online Program Offerings to Include Master's Degrees in Teaching, Health Administration, and Public Administration

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Monday, July 18, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is offering three additional master's degree programs fully online starting this fall. These include the Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Health Administration, and Master of Public Administration.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is offering three additional master's degree programs fully online starting this fall.
  • These include the Master of Arts in Teaching , Master of Health Administration , and Master of Public Administration .
  • The Master of Health Administration in the College of Health and Community Well-Being is available part- and full-time.
  • The University of La Verne now offers more than a dozen undergraduate and graduate programs fully online.

University of La Verne Announces Opening of College of Health and Community Well-Being

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new era of healthcare requires new ways of looking at and teaching health. The University of La Verne is rising to meet the challenge.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new era of healthcare requires new ways of looking at and teaching health.
  • The university is proud to announce the opening of its College of Health and Community Well-Being the university's fifth collegewhich will be a hub for high-quality education, research, and innovation in health and the social determinants of health.
  • "Southern California is facing a critical shortage of essential healthcare workers," University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman said.
  • Though the college is new, the University of La Verne has a long history of excellence in health education.

Adventist Health White Memorial Establishes Scholarship Fund to Support University of La Verne Nursing Students

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Friday, June 3, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Adventist Health White Memorial, Los Angeles, has committed more than $720,000 to the University of La Verne to establish a scholarship fund within the university's new College of Health and Community Well-Being.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adventist Health White Memorial , Los Angeles, has committed more than $720,000 to the University of La Verne to establish a scholarship fund within the university's new College of Health and Community Well-Being .
  • The Adventist Health White Memorial Scholarship Fund will support students in the university's Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN program, which is now accepting applications for fall 2022 and spring 2023.
  • "Adventist Health White Memorial is pleased to support the University of LaVerne's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for registered nurses who aspire to advance in their careers," said John Raffoul, DPA, FACHE, president of Adventist Health White Memorial and University of La Verne trustee.
  • Eligible students for the Adventist White Memorial Scholarship include RNs from Adventist Health White Memorial, the hospital's parent company Adventist Health, and current RNs within White Memorial's service area.

University of La Verne Receives $2.3 Million Gift to Support New College of Health and Community Well-Being

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- University of La Verne alumna Frances Ware (née Bever) '64 and her late husband, John A. "Andy" Ware, have generously gifted more than $2.3 million to support the launch of the university's transformative College of Health and Community Well-Being.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- University of La Verne alumna Frances Ware (ne Bever) '64 and her late husband, John A.
  • "Andy" Ware, have generously gifted more than $2.3 million to support the launch of the university's transformative College of Health and Community Well-Being .
  • The University of La Verne's College of Health and Community Well-Being will officially open this summer.
  • Anyone interested in learning more about how to support the College of Health and Community Well-Being can contact Sherri Mylott, vice president of University Advancement, at 909-448-4990.

Agreement Creates Smooth Pathway for Marymount California University Students to Transfer to University of La Verne

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne and Marymount California University are partnering to help Marymount California students complete their degree programs at the University of La Verne.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne and Marymount California University are partnering to help Marymount California students complete their degree programs at the University of La Verne.
  • Those include:
    Guaranteed admission and expedited application process: Marymount California students in good academic standing will be guaranteed admission, subject to the policies in the University of La Verne Catalog.
  • Matched Marymount California scholarship: University of La Verne will honor Marymount students' current scholarship packages, ensuring they do not face a cost burden to transfer.
  • To learn more about transferring to the University of La Verne or to contact an admission counselor, Marymount California students can visit univ.lv/marymountcalifornia .

University of La Verne's 2022 Scholarship Gala Raises Record Amount for Student Support

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Friday, April 29, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne raised a record $1.1 million for student scholarships—and announced the receipt of more than $2.7 million in additional gifts and pledges—during the 2022 Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 23.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne raised a record $1.1 million for student scholarshipsand announced the receipt of more than $2.7 million in additional gifts and pledgesduring the 2022 Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 23.
  • Guests mingled, dined, and enjoyed a short presentation outdoors amid elegant ivy-covered walls, floral bouquets, and festive university colors.
  • This year alone, the university allocated about $55 million in institutional grants and aid to support them.
  • During the Scholarship Gala program, Lieberman invited one such student to the stage to share his story.

University of La Verne Announces 2022 Commencement Speakers

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Monday, April 18, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is pleased to announce keynote speakers for the 2022 commencement ceremonies.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is pleased to announce keynote speakers for the 2022 commencement ceremonies.
  • The university will celebrate the accomplishments of more than 2,300 graduates who studied in the university's four colleges on the central campus in La Verne, eight regional campuses , and online.
  • The events will take place at Ortmayer Stadium on the La Verne campus and will also be broadcast live online.
  • The university serves students on the historic La Verne campus as well as across regional campuses and online.

University of La Verne to Offer Differentiated Bachelor's Degree Program for Registered Nurses to Address Demand for More Skilled Nurses in Southern California

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne announced today it is now accepting applications for a new bachelor of science in nursing program for registered nurses (RNs) who are ready to further their careers and enhance their leadership skills with a bachelor's degree. The first cohort of students will begin fall 2022.

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  • The Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN program coursework is fully online so that working nurses can attend the 11 courses and complete assignments around their own schedules.
  • "As more hospitals seek Magnet status, more nurses will be required to have a bachelor's degree or higher, which many do not.
  • This degree will help nurses improve their knowledge and skills, as well as aid job security and mobility."
  • The University of La Verne is a pioneer in adult education and has provided flexible degree programs for working adults for more than 50 years.