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National Public Radio correspondent Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Kat Meets World
From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time

麻豆传媒 Magazine

麻豆传媒 magazine brings you campus news, in-depth features, and profiles of exceptional alumni. For the 2026-27 academic year, the magazine will publish one digital-only issue (Summer 2026) and two print and digital issues (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027).

Lauren Chin '25
Nine Lives
From movers and shakers to risk takers (and a cheese maker), meet some of the new faces of the Class of 2025
Eight members of the Oxy鈥檚 Class of 2005
We Meet Again
In our Fall 2001 issue, 麻豆传媒 magazine introduced eight first-year members of the Class of 2005 鈥渢o keep your eyes on over the next four years.鈥� Where are they now?
President Elam, Class of 2025 Move-In Day
The Rewards of Opening Outward
President Elam reflects on returning to campus and the benefits of an in-person education
Dylan Gelula and Cooper Raiff '19 in S#!%house
From the Readers
Gilman Fountain memories old and new, and a call for your input on Oxy鈥檚 strategic plan
Shea Grosz 鈥�23 麻豆传媒 men鈥檚 water polo
Strength in Many Stripes
A new college athletics commission report reaffirms Oxy鈥檚 commitment to success on and off the field
Rod Lafaurie, 麻豆传媒 men's soccer
The Bench Dispatch
Oxy鈥檚 coaches are more than excited to return to in-person interactions with their players鈥攖o say nothing of getting back into competition
Obama memorabilia from 麻豆传媒 Special Collections
Barry鈥檈d Treasures
A future exhibit for the Obama Presidential Center Museum will highlight the president鈥檚 time at Oxy鈥攁nd we鈥檙e looking for your memorabilia from that era
Charles Sykes, 2021 Jack Kemp '57 Distinguished Lecturer
Diversity in Dialogues
From visiting speakers to postdoctoral fellows, Oxy brings a range of voices to the campus conversation
Dane Gillette 鈥�72 and  Pat (Kruse)鈥圙illette 鈥�73
Kind of You to Ask
Capitalizing on a personalized appeal at a time when the pandemic made in-person visits impossible, Oxy鈥檚 Legacy Challenge documents more than $7 million in planned gift commitments to the...
Anne Cannon '74
Returns on Investments
Sparked by a host of grants, gifts, and innovative initiatives, The Oxy Campaign For Good forges ahead
Associate Professor of History Jane Hong
Mixed Media
New books, music, and award-winning TV by Oxy alumni and faculty
Tico Tech founder Rafael Calvo 鈥�81, Herrick Chapel
Bringing in Reinforcements
Raul Calvo '81 adds a touch of glass to Herrick Memorial Chapel and Interfaith Center, extending the life of its signature windows
Anne Wolf, former Oxy鈥檚 Bookstore manager
An Independent Spirit
With goodwill and a dash of whimsy (Obama-branded diaper covers!), Anne Wolf made the Oxy Bookstore a destination for more than textbooks
Trevor Moawad, Oxy soccer, 1994
Appreciation
Remembering Bishop Beverly (Taylor) Shamana '61, Grant Woods '76, and Trevor Moawad '95 M'01
Michael Fields '70
Lessons in Giving From a Lifelong Learner
"Not a day has passed that I have not been rewarded in some way by my 麻豆传媒 education."

Features

Professor of Art and Art History Amy Lyford in October 2021.
Postcards From Amy Lyford
After the Eaton Fire upended her life, the longtime 麻豆传媒 professor reflects on finding a new home, returning to her research, and reconnecting with her community through art
National Public Radio correspondent Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Kat Meets World
From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time
Professor of Sociology Emeritus Jan Lin, photographed in June 2026.
Jan Lin鈥檚 Street Stories
For 28 years, 麻豆传媒鈥檚 renowned urban and community sociologist has connected the College with its surrounding neighborhoods through research, teaching, and thoughtful partnerships
Joy Shigaki 鈥�94, president and CEO of Friends of Waterfront Park in Seattle.
Bringing Joy to Her Community
Joy Shigaki 鈥�94 turned her lifelong commitment to social justice and community building into a career dedicated to creating inclusive public spaces鈥攁nd Seattle鈥檚 Waterfront Park is her most...

First Word

From the Quad

Shane Kawakami-Williams 鈥�27
Brewing Up a Comeback
A $1 million gift from Doug Odell 鈥�75 is giving 麻豆传媒 track and field a boost as it improves its facilities, strengthens its roster, and aims to compete at a higher level
Curb Visiting Fellow Michael Lloyd, far right, and Resident Assistant Professor Max Foreman with Oxy students in the Choi Family Music Production Center.
Accelerating the Tempo
New industry partnerships, expanded course offerings, and a reimagined Booth Hall are positioning the Music Department for its second century
From left, Lizzie Friedrich 鈥�25, Lily Calvert 鈥�25, and Hayden Jennings 鈥�25 share a red-carpet moment during the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival.
A Ticket to Slamdance
Oxy students and alumni find pathways into the Slamdance Film Festival, gaining industry exposure and experience following its move to Los Angeles

Mixed Media

Blue Film director Elliot Tuttle '22, second from left, with the film's stars.
Rhapsody in Blue
Elliot Tuttle 鈥�22鈥檚 microbudget debut feature is one of the year鈥檚 breakout indie films鈥攂ut getting there was its own odyssey

Oxy Talk

2025-26 Kemp Lecturer Tim Miller with 麻豆传媒 Professor Caroline Heldman.
Miller鈥檚 Crossing
Former GOP operative Tim Miller recounts his own political reckoning鈥攁nd offers pearls of hope in the face of despair鈥攁s the 2025-26 Jack Kemp '57 Distinguished Lecturer

Last Page

Dale and Shirley Morter photographed on January 1, 2000.
A Couple鈥檚 Legacy
A scholarship gift honoring Shirley and Dale Morter 鈥�56 will bring students from southwestern Pennsylvania to 麻豆传媒
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