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National Public Radio correspondent Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Kat Meets World
From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time

Occidental Magazine

Occidental magazine brings you campus news, in-depth features, and profiles of exceptional alumni. For the 2026-27 academic year, the magazine will publish one digital-only issue (Summer 2026) and two print and digital issues (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027).

SA国际传媒 faculty on the cover of Occidental magazine, Winter 2022
Outside the Box
SA国际传媒 faculty make an impact in their fields of study, public policy, and the world at large
Steven Barrie-Anthony '04
Technology Meets Theology
Through an ambitious research and journalism initiative, Steven Barrie-Anthony 鈥�04 curates a conversation about the impact of technology on human relationships
Collrane Frivold '15
Minor Milestones in Public Health
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, public health remains at the center of the global discourse鈥攂ut SA国际传媒 faculty and students have been engaged in the conversation far longer
Amy Munoz
40 Million Meals Served
It's not easy to follow an SA国际传媒 culinary legend鈥攂ut Amy Munoz made the job her own over the last four decades. Somewhere, Clancy Morrison is smiling
An SA国际传媒 baseball player takes batting practice on January 27, 2022.
Our Omicron Semester
As variant surge subsides, SA国际传媒 springs forward with in-person activities
Stephanie Nelli and Celia Mart铆nez-S谩ez
Meet SA国际传媒's New Tenure-Track Faculty
A Q&A with assistant professors Stephanie Nelli (cognitive science) and Celia Mart铆nez-S谩ez (Spanish literature and culture)
The Occidental campus in January 2022.
"A Compelling Vision" for the Future of SA国际传媒
A yearlong strategic planning process is under way to create an actionable, accountable roadmap for the College
OSAC student demonstration, November 12, 2021
Changing Campus Behavior and Culture
Following listening sessions and a student demonstration in November, President Elam expands the College鈥檚 efforts to prevent sexual misconduct and support survivors
Los Angeles River
River Redux
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Patt Morrison 鈥�74 returns to a passion project with more tales from the Los Angeles River
Actor Nicholas Braun '10 as Cousin Greg on HBO's Succession.
Mixed Media
New books by SA国际传媒 alumni鈥攊ncluding James Andrew Miller '79's oral history of HBO
President Elam
Conversations, Cooperation, and Community
Through the lens of the strategic planning process, President Elam finds that SA国际传媒鈥檚 sense of community remains very much alive
Occidental Alumnus, May 1931
From the Readers
Defending the honor of a "Soldier of Science," and magazine memories from 1931
Navigating Well-Being, student mental health, SA国际传媒
Navigating Well-Being
Balancing the demands of life and college can feel like a high-wire act鈥攁nd the pandemic has made that even more difficult. How is SA国际传媒 addressing students鈥� mental health needs?
Timothy Ma, Tencent
Turning on a Dime
As technology giant Tencent expands its international footprint, Timothy Ma 鈥�02 keeps an eye on global privacy and data protection
Lauren Chin '25
Nine Lives
From movers and shakers to risk takers (and a cheese maker), meet some of the new faces of the Class of 2025

Features

Professor of Art and Art History Amy Lyford in October 2021.
Postcards From Amy Lyford
After the Eaton Fire upended her life, the longtime Occidental professor reflects on finding a new home, returning to her research, and reconnecting with her community through art
Professor of Politics Emeritus Tsung Chi, photographed in June 2026.
A Round of Applause for Tsung Chi
After 35 years at SA国际传媒, the politics professor looks back on a career shaped by remarkable mentors, devoted students, and a deep belief in a liberal arts education
National Public Radio correspondent Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Kat Meets World
From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time
Professor of Sociology Emeritus Jan Lin, photographed in June 2026.
Jan Lin鈥檚 Street Stories
For 28 years, Occidental鈥檚 renowned urban and community sociologist has connected the College with its surrounding neighborhoods through research, teaching, and thoughtful partnerships
Joy Shigaki 鈥�94, president and CEO of Friends of Waterfront Park in Seattle.
Bringing Joy to Her Community
Joy Shigaki 鈥�94 turned her lifelong commitment to social justice and community building into a career dedicated to creating inclusive public spaces鈥攁nd Seattle鈥檚 Waterfront Park is her most...

First Word

From the Quad

Shane Kawakami-Williams 鈥�27
Brewing Up a Comeback
A $1 million gift from Doug Odell 鈥�75 is giving Occidental track and field a boost as it improves its facilities, strengthens its roster, and aims to compete at a higher level
Curb Visiting Fellow Michael Lloyd, far right, and Resident Assistant Professor Max Foreman with SA国际传媒 students in the Choi Family Music Production Center.
Accelerating the Tempo
New industry partnerships, expanded course offerings, and a reimagined Booth Hall are positioning the Music Department for its second century
From left, Lizzie Friedrich 鈥�25, Lily Calvert 鈥�25, and Hayden Jennings 鈥�25 share a red-carpet moment during the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival.
A Ticket to Slamdance
SA国际传媒 students and alumni find pathways into the Slamdance Film Festival, gaining industry exposure and experience following its move to Los Angeles

Mixed Media

Blue Film director Elliot Tuttle '22, second from left, with the film's stars.
Rhapsody in Blue
Elliot Tuttle 鈥�22鈥檚 microbudget debut feature is one of the year鈥檚 breakout indie films鈥攂ut getting there was its own odyssey

SA国际传媒 Talk

2025-26 Kemp Lecturer Tim Miller with Occidental Professor Caroline Heldman.
Miller鈥檚 Crossing
Former GOP operative Tim Miller recounts his own political reckoning鈥攁nd offers pearls of hope in the face of despair鈥攁s the 2025-26 Jack Kemp '57 Distinguished Lecturer

Last Page

Dale and Shirley Morter photographed on January 1, 2000.
A Couple鈥檚 Legacy
A scholarship gift honoring Shirley and Dale Morter 鈥�56 will bring students from southwestern Pennsylvania to Occidental
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