Occidental College announces new Obama Scholars program
Long before he became president, Barack Obama attended Occidental College. Above, a young Obama is shown in an undated photo at the college's Clapp Library.
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Ex-president’s Alma Mater Launches Obama Scholars Program
A woman takes a picture of a plaque in front of the residence where Barack Obama lived during his sophomore year at Occidental College, in Pasadena, California, Dec. 17, 2016. Southern California's Occidental College, where Barack Obama studied from 1979 to 1981, is offering scholarships in honor of the former president.
9/11 flag flap sparks heated debate at Occidental College
A poster critical of the Iraq War was placed at a 9/11 memorial on Occidental College's campus.