[ { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-1.png", "title": "Westmont Launches New Environmental Research Fellowship for Undergraduates", "category": "Academics", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-03-18", "author": "Maya Reynolds", "subtitle": "Students will pair faculty-led fieldwork with funded summer research on the Central Coast.", "excerpt": "The new fellowship gives undergraduate researchers access to mentorship, travel support, and project funding as they investigate regional climate and conservation challenges." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-2.png", "title": "Admissions Team Announces Expanded Spring Preview Weekend", "category": "Admissions", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-03-12", "author": "Ethan Clarke", "subtitle": "Prospective students and families will explore academic programs, residence life, and campus culture.", "excerpt": "The updated event schedule adds classroom visits, student panels, and guided sessions focused on financial aid, belonging, and the first-year experience." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-3.png", "title": "Alumni Mentorship Network Connects Graduates with Current Students", "category": "Alumni", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-03-09", "author": "Rachel Kim", "subtitle": "A growing volunteer network is opening new career conversations across industries and regions.", "excerpt": "The program matches students with alumni for one-on-one mentoring, job-shadowing introductions, and practical advice on internships, graduate school, and early career transitions." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-4.png", "title": "Campus Gallery Debuts Senior Exhibition Exploring Place and Memory", "category": "Arts at Westmont", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-03-04", "author": "Olivia Hart", "subtitle": "The annual show features painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed-media installations.", "excerpt": "This year's exhibition highlights how student artists are using personal history, landscape, and archival material to examine identity and belonging." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-5.png", "title": "Student Leadership Group Plans Week of Community-Building Events", "category": "Campus Events", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-02-27", "author": "Jordan Lee", "subtitle": "The series includes outdoor gatherings, service opportunities, and evening performances.", "excerpt": "Organizers designed the week to create low-barrier moments for connection, with activities that bring together students, faculty, staff, and local partners." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-6.png", "title": "College Recognized for New Community Partnership Initiative", "category": "Campus News", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-02-21", "author": "Daniel Brooks", "subtitle": "A regional coalition honored the effort for deepening collaboration with nonprofit and civic organizations.", "excerpt": "The initiative coordinates academic programs and volunteer projects with community needs, creating sustained partnerships rather than one-time engagements." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-7.png", "title": "Professor of History Receives National Award for Public Scholarship", "category": "Faculty and Staff", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-02-16", "author": "Grace Mitchell", "subtitle": "The recognition highlights research that makes complex historical questions accessible to wider audiences.", "excerpt": "Colleagues noted the professor's work in classrooms, lectures, and digital publications for connecting archival research with contemporary public conversations." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-8.png", "title": "Featured: Nursing Graduates Reflect on Service, Calling, and Clinical Practice", "category": "Featured", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-02-10", "author": "Sofia Bennett", "subtitle": "Recent alumni describe how hands-on preparation shaped their confidence entering the profession.", "excerpt": "Their stories trace the link between rigorous coursework, clinical mentorship, and a values-centered approach to patient care." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-9.png", "title": "Westmont Receives Major Gift to Support Scholarships and Student Success", "category": "Giving", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-02-03", "author": "Andrew Foster", "subtitle": "The contribution will expand need-based aid and create new funding for academic support programs.", "excerpt": "College leaders said the gift strengthens long-term access by helping students persist, graduate, and take fuller advantage of campus opportunities." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-10.png", "title": "Visiting Lecture Series to Examine Ethics and Artificial Intelligence", "category": "Lectures", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-01-29", "author": "Hannah Cole", "subtitle": "The public event brings together scholars and practitioners working at the intersection of technology and the humanities.", "excerpt": "Sessions will explore accountability, bias, authorship, and the social impact of generative systems in education, policy, and creative work." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-11.png", "title": "Observatory Opens Special Viewing Nights for Spring Skywatching", "category": "Observatory", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-01-22", "author": "Noah Sanders", "subtitle": "Guests can attend guided telescope sessions focused on planets, nebulae, and seasonal constellations.", "excerpt": "Astronomy faculty and student docents will lead the evening programs, combining accessible teaching with hands-on observation." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-12.png", "title": "College Announces New Vice President for Institutional Advancement", "category": "Press Releases", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-01-18", "author": "Office of Communications", "subtitle": "The appointment follows a national search and begins later this spring.", "excerpt": "The college shared the leadership announcement with faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners, citing deep experience in campaign strategy and relationship-building." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-1.png", "title": "Senior Biology Major Earns National Recognition for Marine Research", "category": "Student Stars", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-01-16", "author": "Claire Morgan", "subtitle": "Her capstone project combined field sampling, data analysis, and public science communication.", "excerpt": "Faculty mentors praised the student's ability to translate complex research into community-facing work while maintaining strong academic rigor." }, { "image": "_resources/images/placeholders/card-2.png", "title": "Warriors Clinch Conference Title After Late Season Surge", "category": "Sports", "link": "#/", "publish-date": "2026-01-15", "author": "Liam Turner", "subtitle": "A disciplined defensive run and balanced scoring carried the team through the final stretch.", "excerpt": "The championship marks a major milestone for the program and sets up postseason play with strong momentum and broad campus support." } ]