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
Oxy鈥檚 remarkable faculty of scholars, teachers and mentors are at the heart of the intellectual experience. An 麻豆频道liberal arts education transcends boundaries, and with more than 40 majors and programs, academic rigor comes in many forms.
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An 麻豆频道education affords myriad opportunities to connect your learning to the wider world鈥攁nd 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鈥檚 something you won鈥檛 find anywhere else.
Learning in Los Angeles
Our dynamic location means access to the highest caliber internships, research sites and more.
The 麻豆频道Community
Whether in the lab, classroom, field or community, our faculty, students and alumni define the strengths and uniqueness of 麻豆频道in everything that they do.
Emma Galbraith 鈥25 balances twin passions for environmental justice and theater, taking on both community organizing and starring in a Geffen Playhouse production in Los Angeles. 麻豆频道is providing her with a path to pursue both.
Teddy Max Pozo
Link to story about Teddy Max PozoMeet Teddy Max Pozo of computer science, a multimedia writer and artist. Their art practice combines conductive materials with clay sculptures and original game designs to create unique game arcade machine and console installations.
Laura Boykin Okalebo 鈥96
Link to story about Laura Boykin Okalebo 鈥96For biologist Laura Boykin Okalebo, 麻豆频道 was a life-changing experience, setting her on a career path that combines science and social justice. Her groundbreaking work in East Africa has empowered thousands of farmers to achieve sustainable livelihoods.
Will McMillan
Link to story about Will McMillanDuring his gap year, Diplomacy & World Affairs major Will McMillan 鈥27 traveled to Ukraine for a month to volunteer on behalf of the war effort. He has been gathering stories to help generate more support back at home for Ukraine, which has been at war with Russia since early 2022.
Syeda ShahBano Ijaz
Link to story about Syeda ShahBano IjazMeet Syeda ShahBano Ijaz of Diplomacy & World Affairs, a scholar of the political economy of development, with a regional focus on South Asia. Her research, teaching, and public scholarship is situated at the cusp of international and comparative politics.
Keala Ede 鈥00
Link to story about Keala Ede 鈥00As the first Native Hawaiian judge in Minnesota history, Keala Ede brings a commitment to justice to his courtroom鈥攁nd a taste of surf culture to the shores of Lake Superior.
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