The University of La Verne, a private university located in La Verne, California, is one of the top 140 institutions of higher education in the United States. The Church of the Brethren, a German Christian group, started the school in 1891. Originally called Lordsburg College, it was renamed La Verne. It officially became the University of La Verne in 1977. Today, the school is still affiliated with the Church of the Brethren, and holds some ceremonies in its church. It sits on 66 acres of land in a suburban setting, and is in Los Angeles County. Notable alumni include baseball player Dan Quisenberry, TV personality Ross Mathews, Christian minister Vernard Eller, politician Mike Morrell, “CSI” producer Anthony E. Zuiker, professor David Hollinger, actor Joseph Ashton, social entrepreneur Anna Ouroumian and football coach Larry Kennan. The school’s colors are green and orange, its mascots are Leo and Lea and its teams are nicknamed the Leopards. The University of La Verne is a member of NCAA Division III, and varsity sports offered include men’s baseball, basketball, football, cross country, golf and soccer, and women’s basketball, cross country, track and field, softball, swimming and diving, volleyball and water polo.
La Verne is a small city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 31,063 at the 2010 census, down from 31,638 at the 2000 census. More from Wikipedia...
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