Marymount College News

Karen Hartley Sawyer was recently named manager of community partnerships at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.

Longtime South Bay philanthropist and surgeon Dr. Max Negri has died, leaving behind a large family and an unusual life story.

Who she is: As IBM Corp.'s East Coast regional manager for corporate citizenship and corporate affairs, her day job has been to help manage IBM's corporate philanthropy, government relations and community relations.

"You never know where life will take you," said Fernando Thomas, 45, as he looked back on the events that brought him from Arkansas to Duarte to Lancaster.

When the votes are tallied in Rancho Palos Verdes next week, the city will get a glimpse into its hazy political future.

On Wednesday, Marrs is scheduled to go before the city's Heritage Commission to present plans for turning the south wing of the building into residential condominiums.

More than 450 members of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women gathered at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles Oct.

YONKERS, NY, October 13, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Joan A. Laredo-Liddell, Educator, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of chemistry instruction.

Some people retire, only to find themselves working another job soon afterward to keep busy.

Dr. Judith Greig , President of Notre Dame de Namur University, takes part in a panel of educators exploring the issue of the future of Catholic higher education at Notre Dame de Namur University, in Belmont, Calif., Friday, Sept.

Responding to unexpected news last week that Marymount College hopes to begin granting four-year degrees, Rancho Palos Verdes officials on Saturday asked for further study of the school's long-delayed modernization plans.

What does a community lose when a business closes? Well, there is the money -- the salaries, taxes paid, supplies bought, events sponsored.

The international education program at Marymount College is seeking host families to provide housing for dozens of visiting Japanese students next month.

Nina Van Erk, executive director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association , was elected by the NFHS Board of Directors to the position of president-elect for the upcoming year.

Cazenovia College's 184th Commencement Ceremony honored more than 200 graduates in May.

Raymond Oscar Butler gives his family a smile April 19, 1996, after hearing death-penalty verdict in Long Beach Superior Court.

Hey crew. I'm here in New York City at the NCRW Annual Conference . I'll be live blogging all the sessions for the rest of the day, with a few other posts thrown in.

Here are the top ten soap stars: Susan Lucci - plays "Erica Kane" on "All My Children "since the show began.

After months of meetings, the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission again this week delayed making a decision on Marymount College's controversial expansion proposal.

For the first time, proceeds from summer high school programs on The Hill will benefit the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.