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Occidental College | The Liberal Arts College in Los Angeles
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New Issue of Occidental Magazine
What's next for retired football pro Bryan Scott ’17? Also: Prof. Derek Shearer on the future of diplomacy; a history of Oxy Summer Theater; a multimillion-dollar commitment to Oxy rugby; 16 new Oxy faculty; and more.
Browse issue
Neighborhood Tour: Highland Park
Join three Occidental students as they show us around York Boulevard and Figueroa Street near the campus in Northeast Los Angeles.
Picture your life in L.A.
Earth Month at Occidental
With nearly 40 events and dozens of campus partners, Earth Month reflects the College’s commitment to building community around shared values of environmental stewardship and climate justice.
Read the article/View calendar
Liberal Arts in Los Angeles at Occidental College
Liberal Arts in Los Angeles
Drawing on the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city, Occidental College provides a springboard for putting theory into practice and ideas into action.
Apply Now
Request Info
Visit Campus
Virtual Tour
Explore Your Passions
Oxy’s remarkable faculty of scholars, teachers and mentors are at the heart of the intellectual experience. An Oxy liberal arts education transcends boundaries, and with more than 40 majors and programs, academic rigor comes in many forms.
Academics at Oxy
Academic Spotlight
Kahane UN Program
Each fall, Oxy students pursue an in-depth education on our 21st-century global community by directly participating in it via the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
American Studies
Art & Art History
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Black Studies
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
Classical Studies
Cognitive Science
College Writing Program
Comparative Studies in Literature & Culture
Computer Science
Critical Theory & Social Justice
Diplomacy & World Affairs
Economics
Education
Engineering Program
English
Environmental Science
Food Studies
French Studies
Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies
Geology
German Studies
Group Language
History
Interdisciplinary Writing
Japanese Studies
Kinesiology
Latino/a & Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Media Arts & Culture
Molecular & Cell Biology
Music
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Public Health
Religious Studies
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Studies
Theater & Performance Studies
Urban & Environmental Policy
100%
demonstrated financial need met
15%
international/dual citizen students at Oxy
23%
student-athletes at Oxy
Discover Occidental
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’s something you won’t find anywhere else.
Take a Virtual Tour
Campus Photo Gallery
Play
At Occidental
Oxy combines the liberal arts and sciences with the global city of Los Angeles to put theory into practice and ideas into action.
The Occidental Newspaper
The award-winning student publication of Oxy since 1893, The Occidental covers the College community and surrounding neighborhood.
Marine Biology at Oxy
Our close proximity to the Pacific Ocean offers you a matchless living laboratory for studying marine life.
The Oxy Community
Whether in the lab, classroom, field or community, our faculty, students and alumni define the strengths and uniqueness of Oxy in everything that they do.
Read All Stories
Ben Ratskoff
Link to story about Ben Ratskoff
Ben Ratskoff specializes in histories and theories of antisemitism, race, and fascism; Holocaust and genocide studies; Black diasporic culture and thought; and critical theory and cultural studies.
Ben Ratskoff
Faculty
Critical Theory & Social Justice
Jason Dworkin ’91
Link to story about Jason Dworkin ’91
Astrobiologist Jason Dworkin ’91 has devoted the better part of two decades to a NASA mission to the near-Earth asteroid Bennu.
Jason Dworkin ’91
Alumni
Biochemistry
Liliana Madrid Larrañaga
Link to story about Liliana Madrid Larrañaga
Liliana Madrid Larrañaga ’26 navigated her transition into college by finding opportunities to connect with her academic and personal interests, serving as a valuable resource to her peers, and taking steps toward her dream career working in women’s healthcare.
Liliana Madrid Larrañaga
Student
Biochemistry
Lydia Harmon
Link to story about Lydia Harmon
Lydia Harmon '13 is a geologist who studies volcanoes and magma systems. Her work focuses on the magmatic processes and tectonic influences that govern magma formation and eruption.
Lydia Harmon
Faculty
Geology
Michael Gonzales ’96
Link to story about Michael Gonzales ’96
Michael was appointed by President Joe Biden as ambassador to Zambia, building on a long, dedicated career in foreign service and development work in Africa.
Michael Gonzales ’96
Alumni
Diplomacy & World Affairs
Alyanna McGrath
Link to story about Alyanna McGrath
Alyanna McGrath ’25 embodies both academic and community leadership at Occidental College, majoring in computer science while championing inclusivity through her involvement in the Black Student Alliance, Women in STEM Club, and basketball.
Alyanna McGrath
Student
Computer Science
Ben Ratskoff
Faculty
Critical Theory & Social Justice
Jason Dworkin ’91
Alumni
Biochemistry
Liliana Madrid Larrañaga
Student
Biochemistry
Lydia Harmon
Faculty
Geology
Michael Gonzales ’96
Alumni
Diplomacy & World Affairs
Alyanna McGrath
Student
Computer Science
What’s Happening At Oxy
Featured News
2026 Alumni Seal Awards Honor Eight
A reverend guiding her congregation’s recovery post-fire, an associate justice with a history of advocating for tenants’ rights, and an ichthyologist committed to “creating more fish” are among this year’s recipients of the Occidental College Alumni Seal Awards.
View All News
Oxy in the News
Recent News
Announcing the 2026-27 Cohort of Obama Scholars at Occidental College
Events
22
Apr
TO 25 Apr
Men's Golf
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
22
Apr
TO 25 Apr
Women's Golf
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
23
Apr
Pre-Health Advising: Navigating the AMCAS Process (Virtual Session)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
23
Apr
UEP 247: Earth Month Speaker Series: Community Microscopy Workshops with LA Compost (Maggie Smart-McCabe '20 & Lynn Fang)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
View All Events
Academic Calendar
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Occidental College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. For more detailed information please see the College's
Notice of Non-Discrimination
.
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Popular Searches
Campus Map
Bookstore
Clubs & Orgs
Majors & Minors
Campus Directory
Academic Calendar
Study Abroad
Working at Oxy
Skip to main content
New Issue of Occidental Magazine
What's next for retired football pro Bryan Scott ’17? Also: Prof. Derek Shearer on the future of diplomacy; a history of Oxy Summer Theater; a multimillion-dollar commitment to Oxy rugby; 16 new Oxy faculty; and more.
Browse issue
Neighborhood Tour: Highland Park
Join three Occidental students as they show us around York Boulevard and Figueroa Street near the campus in Northeast Los Angeles.
Picture your life in L.A.
Earth Month at Occidental
With nearly 40 events and dozens of campus partners, Earth Month reflects the College’s commitment to building community around shared values of environmental stewardship and climate justice.
Read the article/View calendar
Liberal Arts in Los Angeles at Occidental College
Liberal Arts in Los Angeles
Drawing on the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city, Occidental College provides a springboard for putting theory into practice and ideas into action.
Apply Now
Request Info
Visit Campus
Virtual Tour
Explore Your Passions
Oxy’s remarkable faculty of scholars, teachers and mentors are at the heart of the intellectual experience. An Oxy liberal arts education transcends boundaries, and with more than 40 majors and programs, academic rigor comes in many forms.
Academics at Oxy
Academic Spotlight
Kahane UN Program
Each fall, Oxy students pursue an in-depth education on our 21st-century global community by directly participating in it via the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
American Studies
Art & Art History
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Black Studies
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
Classical Studies
Cognitive Science
College Writing Program
Comparative Studies in Literature & Culture
Computer Science
Critical Theory & Social Justice
Diplomacy & World Affairs
Economics
Education
Engineering Program
English
Environmental Science
Food Studies
French Studies
Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies
Geology
German Studies
Group Language
History
Interdisciplinary Writing
Japanese Studies
Kinesiology
Latino/a & Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Media Arts & Culture
Molecular & Cell Biology
Music
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Public Health
Religious Studies
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Studies
Theater & Performance Studies
Urban & Environmental Policy
100%
demonstrated financial need met
15%
international/dual citizen students at Oxy
23%
student-athletes at Oxy
Discover Occidental
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’s something you won’t find anywhere else.
Take a Virtual Tour
Campus Photo Gallery
Play
At Occidental
Oxy combines the liberal arts and sciences with the global city of Los Angeles to put theory into practice and ideas into action.
The Occidental Newspaper
The award-winning student publication of Oxy since 1893, The Occidental covers the College community and surrounding neighborhood.
Marine Biology at Oxy
Our close proximity to the Pacific Ocean offers you a matchless living laboratory for studying marine life.
The Oxy Community
Whether in the lab, classroom, field or community, our faculty, students and alumni define the strengths and uniqueness of Oxy in everything that they do.
Read All Stories
Ben Ratskoff
Link to story about Ben Ratskoff
Ben Ratskoff specializes in histories and theories of antisemitism, race, and fascism; Holocaust and genocide studies; Black diasporic culture and thought; and critical theory and cultural studies.
Ben Ratskoff
Faculty
Critical Theory & Social Justice
Jason Dworkin ’91
Link to story about Jason Dworkin ’91
Astrobiologist Jason Dworkin ’91 has devoted the better part of two decades to a NASA mission to the near-Earth asteroid Bennu.
Jason Dworkin ’91
Alumni
Biochemistry
Liliana Madrid Larrañaga
Link to story about Liliana Madrid Larrañaga
Liliana Madrid Larrañaga ’26 navigated her transition into college by finding opportunities to connect with her academic and personal interests, serving as a valuable resource to her peers, and taking steps toward her dream career working in women’s healthcare.
Liliana Madrid Larrañaga
Student
Biochemistry
Lydia Harmon
Link to story about Lydia Harmon
Lydia Harmon '13 is a geologist who studies volcanoes and magma systems. Her work focuses on the magmatic processes and tectonic influences that govern magma formation and eruption.
Lydia Harmon
Faculty
Geology
Michael Gonzales ’96
Link to story about Michael Gonzales ’96
Michael was appointed by President Joe Biden as ambassador to Zambia, building on a long, dedicated career in foreign service and development work in Africa.
Michael Gonzales ’96
Alumni
Diplomacy & World Affairs
Alyanna McGrath
Link to story about Alyanna McGrath
Alyanna McGrath ’25 embodies both academic and community leadership at Occidental College, majoring in computer science while championing inclusivity through her involvement in the Black Student Alliance, Women in STEM Club, and basketball.
Alyanna McGrath
Student
Computer Science
Ben Ratskoff
Faculty
Critical Theory & Social Justice
Jason Dworkin ’91
Alumni
Biochemistry
Liliana Madrid Larrañaga
Student
Biochemistry
Lydia Harmon
Faculty
Geology
Michael Gonzales ’96
Alumni
Diplomacy & World Affairs
Alyanna McGrath
Student
Computer Science
What’s Happening At Oxy
Featured News
2026 Alumni Seal Awards Honor Eight
A reverend guiding her congregation’s recovery post-fire, an associate justice with a history of advocating for tenants’ rights, and an ichthyologist committed to “creating more fish” are among this year’s recipients of the Occidental College Alumni Seal Awards.
View All News
Oxy in the News
Recent News
Announcing the 2026-27 Cohort of Obama Scholars at Occidental College
Events
22
Apr
TO 25 Apr
Men's Golf
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
22
Apr
TO 25 Apr
Women's Golf
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
23
Apr
Pre-Health Advising: Navigating the AMCAS Process (Virtual Session)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
23
Apr
UEP 247: Earth Month Speaker Series: Community Microscopy Workshops with LA Compost (Maggie Smart-McCabe '20 & Lynn Fang)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
View All Events
Academic Calendar
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Occidental College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. For more detailed information please see the College's
Notice of Non-Discrimination
.
Link to Instagram post https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXZeDB6jLd2/
Link to Instagram post https://www.instagram.com/p/DXVFuDPkkYo/
Link to Instagram post https://www.instagram.com/p/DXPezGOGp4E/
Link to Instagram post https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXKQWE8CWct/
Link to Instagram post https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXFTMOFj5E6/
Popular Searches
Campus Map
Bookstore
Clubs & Orgs
Majors & Minors
Campus Directory
Academic Calendar
Study Abroad
Working at Oxy