Prof. Joseph Schulz talks about cone snails, referring to a projected slide
“Oxy Talks” Faculty Video Series

The Oxy Talks series features brief lectures highlighting the expertise of Occidental faculty on topics of current and general interest.

Occidental College's 17th president, Tom Stritikus, in April 2024.
New Issue of Occidental Magazine

Meet President-elect Tom Stritikus; tributes to professors emeriti Maryanne Howowitz, Roberta Pollock, and Beth Braker; Oxy's reimagined theater curriculum; 10 favorite neighborhood spots; and more.

Oxy student Clarasophia Gust doing student research in a river near Los Angeles
Senior Comps

Senior “comps,” or comprehensives, reflect Oxy’s educational philosophy of learning deeply and independently.

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.

What’s Happening At Oxy

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