The Associated Students of the University of La Verne presented the Faculty Senate with a resolution on May 6 calling for adjustments to the finals week standards – with the hope of reducing the burden being placed on students trying to finish up the semester in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to all […]
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Academic Awards Recipients, 2019-2020
Academic departments each year identify students who have been recognized for academic achievement. Along with this recognition, each candidate is gifted a special commemorative pen that is embossed with their full name. We are delighted to recognize the following student scholars on behalf of the academic departments who nominated them.
Administrators address student concerns, from financial aid to health and virtual graduation tributes
The Associated Students of the University of La Verne held a virtual Town Hall Wednesday night featuring numerous University officials to address student concerns pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic, the current status of online education, and the upcoming academic school year.
Students, faculty adjust to life online
In an attempt at keeping students safe while slowing the spread of COVID-19, the University of La Verne – with Universities across the state and nation – has fully transitioned to online courses and taken additional steps to either cancel or postpone all University sponsored events.
Students can take all classes pass/fail
To lessen the stress of students’ sudden transition to all online school and social distancing mandates, Provost Jonathan Reed announced last week that University of La Verne students may elect to take all of their classes Pass-Fail.
Virus sends all classes online through end of semester
Effective Monday the University of La Verne will move all courses online. All residence halls and dining services will be closed.
Coronavirus forces all classes online
The University of La Verne will transition all classes to online only effective Monday through April 12, according to a campus-wide email sent out Wednesday. This is in response to the coronavirus.
University begins coronavirus response plans
Although the University has not received any reports of the coronavirus on campus, faculty have been urged to prepare to move their classes online in the event of a campus wide shutdown.
Students vow to improve attendance in 2020
With the spring 2020 semester in full swing, some University of La Verne students are vowing to strengthen their academic approach this semester. The big habit they’re breaking: skipping class.
Students choosing to follow their bliss
In an informal poll of University of La Verne students, 12 out of 12 people said they choose their major based on passion and interest, rather than salary potential.