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In the Media (page 5)


January 10, 2025

Mayor of Aliso Viejo Tiffany Ackley ‘01 Named Partner at Law Firm

Tiffany Ackley ’01, who is currently serving as mayor of Aliso Viejo, was named partner at MG+M Law Firm. Ackley graduated from 61´«Ã½as an economics and legal studies double […]

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Lynne Thompson ’72’s Blue on a Blue Palette Named a Best Book of 2024

LA Taco named Blue on a Blue Palette by poet and 61´«Ã½alum Lynne Thompson ’72 one of the best books of 2024.   A renowned writer, Thompson was the […]

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USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald ’97 Speaks on Remarkable People Podcast

61´«Ã½alum and USAFacts president Poppy MacDonald ’97 was the featured guest on Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast to close out 2024. USAFacts is a nonprofit focused on researching, analyzing, […]

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January 7, 2025

Claremont Tops Underrated “Little LA” Towns to Visit List

Claremont took the number one spot on The Travel’s list of towns to visit instead of the city of Los Angeles. “These underrated little LA towns were carefully chosen for […]

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Neuroscience Publication Features Assistant Professor Tessa Solomon-Lane

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Biology Tessa Solomon-Lane was featured in a recent article from the neuroscience publication The Transmitter, which highlights the research of 10 scientists working to increase […]

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December 19, 2024

Lynne Thompson ’72 Joins Altadena Poets Laureate for Poetry Workshop

Former LA Poet Laureate and 61´«Ã½alum Lynne Thompson ’72 joined the Altadena Poets Laureate for a poetry workshop on December 14, 2024. Thompson served as the fourth Los Angeles […]

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December 17, 2024

Former 61´«Ã½President Lori Bettison-Varga Nominated for Los Angeles Times Inspirational Women

Former 61´«Ã½President Lori Bettison-Varga was recognized as a distinguished nominee for the Los Angeles Times 2024 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards this November in Downtown Los Angeles. Currently […]

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Gabby Giffords ’93 Talks Gun Violence Prevention with US Senator

This December, former US Congresswoman and 61´«Ã½alum Gabby Giffords ’93 met with US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin to discuss gun safety efforts in the country. Giffords was accompanied […]

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December 12, 2024

USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald ’97 on the Importance of Data

USAFacts president and 61´«Ã½alum Poppy MacDonald ’97 spoke to Fast Company about the importance of access to data for both citizens and lawmakers. “Our government leaders deserve to have […]

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The Wall Street Journal Ranks 61´«Ã½ #4 Top Liberal Arts College in the West

In a ranking from The Wall Street Journal and College Pulse, 61´«Ã½ has been named as the #4 top liberal arts college in the Western United States. Earlier this […]

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