Liberal Arts in Los Angeles
Drawing on the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city, Occidental provides a springboard for putting theory into practice and ideas into action.
Explore Your Passions
ºù«Ӱҵ’s remarkable faculty of scholars, teachers and mentors are at the heart of the intellectual experience. An ºù«Ӱҵ liberal arts education transcends boundaries, and with more than 40 majors and programs, academic rigor comes in many forms.
Academic Spotlight
An ºù«Ӱҵ education affords myriad opportunities to connect your learning to the wider world—and the global context.
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A vibrant, small liberal arts college experience in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the most stimulating and creative cities in the world. That’s something you won’t find anywhere else.
A Deep Dive into Student Research
Bianca Dal Bó ’24 and Ruby Siehl ’24 conduct research onboard the Atlantis research vessel with Professor of Biology Shana Goffredi.
The ºù«Ӱҵ Community
Whether in the lab, classroom, field or community, our faculty, students and alumni define the strengths and uniqueness of ºù«Ӱҵ in everything that they do.
As the first Native Hawaiian judge in Minnesota history, Keala Ede brings a commitment to justice to his courtroom—and a taste of surf culture to the shores of Lake Superior.
Nick Graves
Link to story about Nick GravesAn appreciation for the international sphere has dovetailed with an interest in media and television production for Nick Graves ’23. An internship with Disney and the Academy Gold Rising Program is moving him forward along his path.
Jingyi Li
Link to story about Jingyi LiJingyi Li's research centers on Japanese popular literature, print culture, and cultural identity in the 19th century,
Alana Pizarro ’22
Link to story about Alana Pizarro ’22Alana Pizarro joined a fieldwork expedition to Isla Guadalupe, a wind-swept island off the coast of Baja California. The researchers were studying the Guadalupe Island Junco, a small sparrow with unique evolutionary characteristics and a delicate existence.
Liliana Madrid Larrañaga
Link to story about Liliana Madrid LarrañagaLiliana Madrid Larrañaga ’26 navigated her transition into college by finding opportunities to connect with her academic and personal interests, serving as a valuable resource to her peers, and taking steps toward her dream career working in women’s healthcare.
Ben Ratskoff
Link to story about Ben RatskoffBen Ratskoff specializes in histories and theories of antisemitism, race, and fascism; Holocaust and genocide studies; Black diasporic culture and thought; and critical theory and cultural studies.
What’s Happening At ºù«Ӱҵ
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The Occidental Athletics Hall of Fame will welcome five new inductees into its ranks on Sunday, October 19, during Homecoming & Family Weekend.
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