University of the West

06/15/2026

Have you been thinking about honing your gifts of empathy and listening, and taking it to a professional level? Thrive in a nurturing environment that listens to you first by providing you the personalized education. Develop your unique therapeutic skills in mindfulness-based stress reduction with the only Buddhist-inspired MFT curriculum in the nation. We look forward to helping you achieve your professional, and personal, goals in life.

06/11/2026

Education should transform more than just your career. It should transform your life. ✨

At University of the West, learning isn’t confined to a classroom. It’s an immersive experience that combines academic excellence with timeless wisdom, mindfulness, and multicultural understanding.
Discover a community where compassion meets curiosity and every connection sparks growth.

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06/10/2026

Jointly organized by the Department of Religious Studies at the University of the West (UWest) and Dipkar US, the three-day community education program, "Mind Training in the Lamrim and Mañjuśrī Empowerment," marked the second successful collaboration between our two organizations, bringing together a vibrant community of practitioners from all over the United States. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and contributed to the beautiful energy of this event. We look forward to welcoming you to our next gathering.

06/09/2026

This past Saturday, June 6, 2026, Dr. Joanne Kwoh-Maysami, Chair of Psychology and faculty advisor for Rainbow Lotus Club at UWest, proudly marched in the Pride Parade alongside Free Mom Hugs! The celebration was made more memorable with the presence of Congresswoman Judy Chu and Assemblyman Mike Fong, who joined the vibrant Monterey Park/Alhambra community festivities that morning. Happy Pride! 🌈

06/09/2026

A special commencement message in Japanese and Chinese from two of our incredible professors here at UWest 🎓✨

06/04/2026

“When I faced serious health challenges that made my education uncertain, the UWest community showed its incredible strength. From the faculty to the student services staff, the university rallied behind me with support and opportunities. At a time when everything felt unstable, this university gave me certainty. I am moving forward knowing that the most important lesson I learned here happened outside the classroom: the power of a community with compassion.” - Mehryar Parsi, MBA, Graduate Valedictorian

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 At UWest, we’re celebrating love, authenticity, and the diversity that makes our community so special. We’re proud to support and uplift our LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and friends, this month and every month. Here’s to supporting one another and continuing to build a welcoming campus for all.

05/29/2026

“Besides connecting with our community, what are some other resources we can tap into?” 💭

Healing doesn’t have to happen alone. From support groups to psychology programs and having honest conversations — there are so many tools that can help us care for our mental health.

05/29/2026

Learn why connection matters from Dr. Joanne Kwoh-Maysami, Chair of Psychology, here at University of the West.