My years at Occidental College sparked my interest in social and political causes, and filled me with the idea that my voice could make a difference.”
President Barack Obama, Occidental College Class of 1983
Throughout my time in public service, I’ve tried to use my voice to bring people together, in common effort, around the idea that we could give every young person in America the chance that America gave me.”
President Barack Obama, Occidental College Class of 1983
I’m so humbled by the Barack Obama Scholars Program at Oxy, and proud of its mission to identify promising young people — not only to give them access to higher education…”
President Barack Obama, Occidental College Class of 1983
... but to train the next generation of leaders and active citizens, and fill them with the conviction that they too can change the world.”
President Barack Obama, Occidental College Class of 1983