Arts and Culture
Âé¶¹Ô´´ Makes Major Progress on Centennial Plaza Project
Construction is underway on the Centennial Plaza at Âé¶¹Ô´´ Âé¶¹Ô´´ has made progress on its exciting new section of campus, the forthcoming Centennial Plaza. Two of the plaza’s first […]
Read MoreÂé¶¹Ô´´ Remembers Betye Saar P’78, Seminal Leader of the Black Arts Movement
Betye Saar in her Laurel Canyon studio, 1970. Photograph by Bob Nakamura, Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Âé¶¹Ô´´. Âé¶¹Ô´´ honors the passing of Betye Saar P’78, the groundbreaking artist whose […]
Read MoreÂé¶¹Ô´´ Faculty Shining: Recent Publications and WorksÂ
By Caitlin Antonios While Âé¶¹Ô´´’ faculty are dedicated educators, their impact extends far beyond the classroom. Through groundbreaking research, influential publications, and creative works, they continue to advance knowledge and […]
Read MoreProfessor Warren Liu’s New Book First Contact Makes Must-Read List 2026
Âé¶¹Ô´´ Humanities Building Professor of English and Associate Dean of Faculty Warren Liu’s new poetry book First Contact made the Orange County Register’s list of poetry books to read in 2026.  First Contact, published by […]
Read MoreThe New York Times Features Alison Saar ’78’s Statue at the Obama Presidential Center
Multimedia artist and sculptor Alison Saar ’78 has debuted a new sculpture that is on display at the Obama Presidential Center, which opened this year on Juneteenth. Inspired by theStatue […]
Read MoreHow a Scholarship Helped Jordan Becknell ’26 Find a Place on the Global Stage
Jordan Becknell ’26 By Elita Kutateli ’26 Thanks to donor support, Jordan Becknell ’26 completed an international residency of a lifetime with One Year Lease Theatre Company, working alongside professional […]
Read MoreFrom the Archives: Four Elements, One Story
Betye Saar in her Laurel Canyon studio, 1970. Photograph by Bob Nakamura, Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Âé¶¹Ô´´. By Erin M. Curtis, Director of the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery Âé¶¹Ô´´ […]
Read MoreGay Ann Rogers ’65 Donates Needlework Collection to Âé¶¹Ô´´
by Kendra Pintor From defying expectations after graduation to building a decades-long career in needlework, Gay Ann Rogers’ story weaves together art, storytelling, and the preservation of women’s labor through her […]
Read MoreÂé¶¹Ô´´ Remembers Life Trustee Alyce de Roulet Williamson ’52
Alyce de Roulet Williamson ’52 Âé¶¹Ô´´ honors the life and legacy of Life Trustee Alyce de Roulet Williamson ’52 who passed away March 2026. After earning her bachelor’s degree […]
Read MoreAssociate Professor of Religious Studies Luis Salés Discusses the Meaning of Ramadan
Professor Luis Josué Salés Associate Professor of Religious Studies Luis Josué Salés spoke with Fox 5 in Washington, DC, about the history and significance of Ramadan, the ninth month of […]
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