Jamie Ayala


Commencement 2024

Ӱ;Verne Class of 2024 Commencement Speakers Announced

Renowned transformational leadership expert Yasmin Davidds and local human services champion Ciriaco “Cid” Pinedo 11’ are this year’s speakers for Ӱ;Verne commencement ceremonies on May 25.


Distinguished Education Doctoral Alumni Recognized

LaFetra College of Education has announced its inaugural Distinguished Organizational Leadership Alumni, including longtime education leaders and community changemakers from Los Angeles, Corona and the Coachella Valley. 


Ӱ;Verne Earns $25K Impact Award

The Ӱ;Verne is winner of the 2024 Transformative Leadership Ellucian Impact Award for its use of AI in importing financial aid data.


Oliver Sutter Art

Asymmetry and Alignment Exhibition

The Department of Art and Art History is very excited to present Asymmetry and Alignment, an installation of new paintings by Oliver Sutter in the West Gallery.


Neurodiversity Symposium Shines Light on Equity in Gifted Education

The annual symposium is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sara and Michael Abraham Campus Center and aims to address inequitable issues in gifted education and provide actionable strategies for creating inclusive and sustainable services.


Art gallery

Signals Art Exhibition Promotes Connection

The Ӱ;Verne Harris Gallery is hosting a gallery talk Monday, March 18 starting at 1:15 p.m. on its current group exhibition – Signals, which runs through March 21. 


Hima Vatti

Hima Vatti Named General Counsel of Ӱ;Verne

The Ӱ;Verne is pleased to announce the appointment of Hima Vatti, Esq., as its new general counsel and member of President Pardis Mahdavi’s leadership team, effective March 25, 2024.