140 Years of Excellence

Woodbury University established in 1884

Educator and entrepreneur F.C. Woodbury established the institution in 1884 as a response to the needs of Los Angeles’ growing business community.  Woodbury College (as it was first known) quickly built a reputation for degrees leading to the professions.

From the start, Woodbury believed in gender equity, as its first class was made up nearly equally of males and females. This commitment to diversity was very unusual at the time and remains one of our core principles.

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See Upcoming Events for the 140th:

  • 140th Birthday Celebration | May 31th, 2024

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Our Four Schools: Past to Present

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School of Business

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School of Architecture

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Our Alumni Stories

Cheryal Kearney


INTERIOR DESIGN, 1969

A life of grandeur begins in the everyday. Alumna Cheryal Kearney (Interior Design, 1969) career as a set decorator has spanned over 40 years, including winning an Emmy Award for her role on the film “Gaugin, The Savage.” She is credited in over 50 films and television series, including the TV show Wonder Woman, the film Poltergeist, and a 17-minute Michael Jackson short film. Read More

Kenneth Mejia


ACCOUNTING, 2010

Kenneth Mejia is an American activist, accountant, and politician, serving as the City Controller of Los Angeles since 2022. Kenneth Mejia is the first Filipino American elected to office in the city of Los Angeles. He is also the first Asian American elected to a citywide, the youngest, and the first person of color to hold the position of City Controller in over 100 years. Read More

JaQuel Knight


GRAPHIC DESIGN, 2011

JaQuel knight is a director, creative director, entrepreneur and critically acclaimed, award-winning celebrity choreographer known for creating some of the most memorable moments in dance and entertainment history. He has previously worked with world renowned artists including Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Jay-Z, and many more. Read More

Damian Terriquez


FASHION MARKETING, 2020

Damian Terriquez is a non-binary (he/they) Mexican American actor who are known for their starring role on Netflix’s Glamorous. Damian was an internationally ranked competition dancer placing top spots in both 2016 and 2017. Before pivoting to acting, Damian also danced and choreographed for Halsey, Tiesto and Dillon Francis. Read More

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