Emboldened by a proactive student body, Oxy doubles down on its commitment to a more sustainable campus
Ten years after its installation, Occidental’s solar array produces 12 percent of the College’s energy usage
In response to California’s prolonged drought, the College reduces its water usage on campus
What will the College look like in 2030? Oxy's Integrated Strategic Plan identifies 11 key issues
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Patt Morrison ’74 returns to a passion project with more tales from the Los Angeles River
From campus landmarks to classroom spaces, the College has completed a burst of new construction during the pandemic
Christy Leavitt ’95 is working to secure meaningful corporate commitments to curb plastic pollution—and single-use items are at the top of her to-go list
From beehives and hybrids to shower heads and deep-fryers, sustainability is a buzzword on campus
From gardens and galleries to glaciers and green funds, "sustainability" means change across the Oxy landscape
Professor Bob Gottlieb was a champion of environmental and social justice causes long before they became fashionable. Students and colleagues celebrate his influence and impact
A student-led campaign to divest the College of fossil-fuel investments raises questions about institutional priorities and practices
When John Howell '71 needs to get away from it all, he disappears into the San Gabriel Mountains. Now his job is to preserve that environment for plants and wildlife as well