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The Biology Department at the University of La Verne is dedicated to offering students of all backgrounds a comprehensive education grounded in scientific principles, practical applications, and ethical values essential for career growth and planetary wellbeing. This mission is achieved through dynamic instruction, investigative research, and community engagement. Intimate class sizes foster a personalized learning atmosphere, while collaborative faculty-student research initiatives promote experiential learning and meaningful laboratory discoveries. With access to La Verne's research stations in Montana and the exclusive Cultural and Natural History Collection—where you can study a sabre-tooth cat skull firsthand—aspiring biologists gain authentic field experience.
Our program is built upon four foundational principles that cultivate fulfilling lives for our students:
Ethical Foundations. Our department champions a worldview that prioritizes environmental stewardship and global harmony. We inspire students to evaluate personal, professional, and social values through this ethical lens.
Inclusive Community. We foster unity amidst diversity, encouraging students to value cultural differences at local, national, and global levels. Through biodiversity education, we highlight humanity's interconnectedness with nature and advocate for environmental conservation.
Continuous Education. We emphasize enduring learning skills, teaching students to analyze critically, conduct ethical research, synthesize information effectively, and adapt to evolving professional landscapes.
Service Commitment. We view community contribution as fundamental to education, guiding students to understand their role within both human society and the broader ecological network while experiencing the fulfillment of service.