What’s the secret to “seamless” academic advising?
Business students describe the advising they get at the Dr. Rita Patel Thakur Academic Advising Center as “easy” and “seamless.” They even cite it as the reason they stuck with […]
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From La Verne to the Big Game
After being laid off from a job in food service, University of La Verne alumna Anita Ron refused to give up. With just $700 and three vacuum cleaners, she launched Briteworks, […]
Doctoral student coauthors study on chatbot preference
Ms. Mei Xu, a student in the Doctor of Business Administration program, has recently had a co-authored paper published in the Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM), a peer-reviewed Quartile […]
From La Verne to the Big Game! Don’t miss Anita Ron’s journey—event coming soon!
You’re Invited: Live Alumni Spotlight – November 13 @ 2PM (PST) How does a La Verne journalism degree lead to running a million dollar janitorial company with clients like Coca-Cola, Disney, […]
Dr. Ghazzawi honored with Landis Endowed Professorship
Professor of Management Issam Ghazzawi has been selected as the Richard G. and Beth T. Landis Endowed Professor in Business Leadership and Ethics in the University of La Verne’s College of […]
La Verne Integrated Business Program launches 14th cohort
The College of Business Integrated Business Program (IBP) is a unique interdisciplinary program that combines required upper-level business courses with founding and running a real business. The IBP provides students with […]
When ULV classes end, lifelong learning begins!
We are thrilled to offer our alumni and friends exclusive access to online learning opportunities through our Lifelong Learning Webinar series! Bookmark this page to see all upcoming webinars: https://alumlc.org/laverne/upcoming
Post COVID, employee commitment matters more than ever
A new study published in the Global Journal of Entrepreneurship by Dr. Issam Ghazzawi and Dr. Fengmei Gong demonstrates the importance of employees’ organizational commitment, and provides insights on how […]
New research sheds light on why students stick with college
A new study by Drs. Gareth Craze, Loren Dyck, and William Luse explored whether students who feel confident about their ability to exercise regularly also feel more committed to their […]
New Insights on Entrepreneurial Turnaround Strategies
Management professors Dr. Giacomo Laffranchini and Dr. Si Hyun Kim have a forthcoming chapter in the Research Handbook on Turnaround Strategies (Edward Elgar Publishing), scheduled for release in late Spring […]
Research Spotlight: The Dark Side of Organizational Leadership in Brazil
“The Dark Side of Organizational Leadership in Brazil: Perception, Causes, and Consequences,” co-authored by Issam Ghazzawi (University of La Verne), Fengmei Gong (University of La Verne), Aldo Brunhara (International Business School Americas), […]
How Data-Savvy Teams Outperform the Competition
Ever feel like everyone’s talking about being “data-driven,” but no one’s telling you what that actually means—or how to get there? You’re not alone. The truth is, most businesses have […]
From La Verne to the Corner Office: Alumnus Ron Johnson Shares Career Wisdom with Business Students
Ron Johnson, University of La Verne alumnus and senior banking executive, returned to his alma mater to inspire a new generation of business students—sharing practical advice and personal lessons on navigating […]
A Historic Milestone: University of La Verne’s Inaugural DBA Hooding Ceremony Celebrates Academic Excellence
On a beautiful spring day in Southern California, nine exceptional scholars reached the pinnacle of academic achievement, marking not just personal triumph but a historic moment for the University of […]
From La Verne to the Corner Office – Live Alumni Interview You Can’t Miss
You’re Invited: Live Alumni Spotlight Event – July 8 @ 2PM Ever wondered what it takes to rise from college graduate to corporate leader? Join us for a special live […]
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Doug Chun Named Best Professor at the 2025 X-Culture Meeting
We are proud to announce that Dr. Doug Chun has been named Best Professor at this year’s X-Culture meeting—a prestigious recognition that highlights both his dedication and the caliber of […]
Hands-On Business Plan Yields Over $14K for Charity: ULV Business Students Make Impact
On May 28, 2025, Students from the University of La Verne’s College of Business Integrated Business Program (IBP) celebrated the successful culmination of their spring semester efforts by presenting checks totaling […]
ULV VITA Program shines in IRS review
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at the University of La Verne recently concluded its 14th year, once again delivering free, high-quality tax preparation services to eligible individuals and families […]
Making history: La Verne’s first Doctor of Business Administration successfully defends
On March 14, 2025, the University of La Verne made history with its first-ever dissertation defense in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. Ehsan Danesh, a student in the program, […]
AI in Academia: La Verne Faculty Discuss the Future of AI in Higher Education
Artificial intelligence is already transforming higher education—but without clear direction, it could create more confusion than progress. That was the message from faculty experts at the University of La Verne’s “AI […]