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Many reasons to reconsider evaluations
At the conclusion of every semester, students at the University of La Verne can expect emails and endless reminders to complete course evaluations. But are they fair and effective?
Study shows that students cheat
A recent report by Kessler International, an investigative service, found that 86 percent of college students admitted to cheating in school, according to a PR Newswire release.
ULV needs more online options
As our culture continues to shift in favor of digital connectedness, it is important for education to keep up with the changes in our online culture. The University of La Verne has made respectable strides in bringing technology into the classrooms.
22 students kick off PA program
The first cohort of the Physician Assistant Program at the University of La Verne, which was granted provisional accreditation through the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant earlier this year, kicked off the first week of classes Aug. 26.
Documenting the community
Students from Assistant Professor of Biology Jennifer Tsui’s community engaged health research class and Assistant Professor of Digital Film Production Morgan Sandler’s documentary film making class work together on a Pomona-based community health documentary.
Top projects earn Dean’s Awards
Megan Peralez, 2017 graduate in photography, senior physics major Justine Alandy-dy and senior sociology major Mung Kay “Karen” Shum won first place Dean’s Awards in Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences categories, respectively, at the seventh annual College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Awards ceremony, honoring top senior projects, Wednesday in the Harris […]
Copper changes colors
Nathan Wright, junior kinesiology major, uses a pipette to introduce ammonia into a copper filled test tube in Professor of Chemistry Mark Nelson’s Chemistry 202 lab May 11.
Physician assistant program receives accreditation
The University of La Verne’s physician assistant program has received provisional accreditation through the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. “The ARC-PA is one of the most difficult accreditations for universities to receive,” Provost Jonathan Reed said. “It is an extremely difficult and thorough process, and the evaluation is very strict.” The […]
Health care is future for ULV
The University of La Verne’s physician assistant program has earned preliminary accreditation from Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. The first cohort of 22 students is set to begin classes Aug. 27.