OLP in the News
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News Coverage
- “A School of Their Own,” Giving Back Magazine, December 2019.
- “The Future of Fashion,” Uptown News, November 2019.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace hosts Architects of Change event,” KUSI, October 2019.
- “Classrooms of the Future Must Close Young Women’s ‘Confidence Gap,’” Times of San Diego, October 2019.
- “Preview of Architects of Change,” NBC News, October 2019.
- “Architects of Change,” Uptown News, October 2019.
- “Architects of Change with Julia Daviy,” San Diego Reader, October 2019.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Earns College Board AP Diversity Award,” San Diego Metro, October 2019.
- “Rancho Santa Fe Businesswoman Believes in Girl Power,” Ranchos Santa Fe Review, September 2019.
- “Rancho Santa Fe Businesswoman Believes in Girl Power,” Del Mar Times, September 2019.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace to host best-selling author Rachel Simmons,” KUSI, September 2019.
- “Boundless Campaign,” Giving Back Magazine, September 2019.
- “28th Annual OLP Golf Tournament,” Presidio Sentinel, September 2019.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Announces All Girls Hackathon Event,” Oside News, August 2019.
- “28th Annual Golf Tournament for OLP,” The Paper, August 2019.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Announces Hackathon Event,” The Vista Press, August 2019.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Student Wins First Place at Oratorical World Championships,” Oside News, August 2019.
- “The San Diego Foundation Receives $500,000 for its Community Scholars Initiative,” San Diego Magazine, August 2019.
- “28th Annual OLP Golf Tournament – September 13,” Oside News, August 2019.
- “Summer Enrichment Camps for Girls at Academy of Our Lady of Peace,” The Paper, July 2019.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Hosts the Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium,” Presidio Sentinel, April 2019.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Hosted its’ Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium,” Oside News, March 2019.
- “KUSI Previews OLP’s Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium,” KUSI News, March 2019.
- “OLP’s Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium,” San Diego Magazine, March 2019.
- “La Academia de Nuestra Señora de la Paz Celebrará Simposio de Liderazgo Para Mujeres,” The San Diego Union-Tribune, March 2019.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Talks About the Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium,” WS Radio, March 2019.
- “Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium to be Held March 15 (Page A16),” Del Mar Times, February 2019.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Hosts Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium,” San Diego Magazine, February 2019.
- “Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium (Page B12),” Rancho Santa Fe Review, February 2019.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Hosts Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium,” San Diego Business Journal, February 2019.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace – Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium,” The Vista Press, February 2019.
- “Women’s Symposium returns to Normal Heights,” Uptown News, February 2019.
- “Sony Seeks Workforce That Is ‘Ready Now’ (Page 33),” San Diego Business Journal, February 2019.
- “Sony Seeks Workforce That Is ‘Ready Now’ (Page 1),” San Diego Business Journal, February 2019.
- “OLP Hosts its Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium,” Oside News, February 2019.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace hosted 6th Architects of Change Live Conversation,” Oside News, February 2019.
- “Architects of Change,” NBC San Diego, January 2019.
- “OLP Previews Architects of Change on NBC,” NBC San Diego, January 2019.
- “The Shileys vowed to give away all their money, and Darlene Shiley is hard at work doing it,” The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 2019.
- “Dr. Lauren Lek, Head of School for the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, Chats About the School’s Recent $2 Million Donation From Philanthropist Darlene Shiley,” U-T Community Spotlight Radio Show, January 2019.
- “Ann Navarra & The Academy of Our Lady of Peace,” Giving Back Magazine, January 2019.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace to host Architects of Change Live event Jan. 30,” The Daily Transcript, January 2019.
- “Philanthropist Gifts $2 Million Donation to OLP (Page 13),” The Southern Cross, January 2019.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Hosts Architects of Change Live Conversation,” Presidio Sentinel, January 2019.
- “La Fundacion Shiley dona $2 millones a la Academia de Nuestra Señora de la Paz,” Hoy San Diego, December 2018.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace to Host Sixth Architects of Change,” San Diego Metro, December 2018.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Hosts Architects of Change Live Conversation,” Oside News, December 2018.
- “Philanthropist’s $2M Gift Will Help Students Become the Next Innovators,” San Diego Business Journal, December 2018.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Receives $2 Million from Darlene Shiley,” San Diego Magazine, December 2018.
- “$2 Million Donation from Darlene Marcos Shiley to the Academy of Our Lady of Peace,” The Paper, December 2018.
- “OLP received a $2 million donation from Darlene Marcos Shiley,” Philanthropy Journal News, December 2018.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Receives $2 Million Dollar Donation From Darlene Marcos Shiley,” Oside News, November 2018.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Receives $2 Million Dollar Donation From Darlene Marcos Shiley,” SD Metro, November 2018.
- “San Diego’s Oldest High School Gets $2 Million Dollar Donation,” Times of San Diego, November 2018.
- “Viral Video Star Amirah Sackett Led a Dance Workshop for High School and Refugee Girls,” San Diego Magazine, November 2018.
- “Global Arts Envoy Led Dance Workshop with San Diego High School Girls,” Oside News, November 2018.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace highlights its STEM program on FOX 5 (1),” Fox 5 San Diego, September 2018.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace highlights its STEM program on FOX 5 (2),” Fox 5 San Diego, September 2018.
- “At OLP, Sisters’ Charism Lives on Under Lay Leadership (refer to page 13),” The Southern Cross, September 2018.
- “What San Diego Women Want,” San Diego Magazine, August 2018.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Empowers Students Through STEM,” CBS News 8, August 2018.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace’s STEM Program (1),” CBS News 8, August 2018.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace’s STEM Program (2),” CBS News 8, August 2018.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace’s STEM Program (3),” CBS News 8, August 2018.
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace’s STEM Program (4),” CBS News 8, August 2018.
- “San Diego’s Last All-Girls High School is Challenging Educational Boundaries,” Times of San Diego, August 2018.
- “KUSI Covers OLP’s STEM Program (1),” KUSI News, August 2018.
- “KUSI Covers OLP’s STEM Program (2),” KUSI News, August 2018.
- “KUSI Covers OLP’s STEM Program (3),” KUSI News, August 2018.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Empowers Female Students to Excel in STEM,” KUSI News, August 2018.
- “Radio Show with Dr. Lek,” The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 2018.
- “San Diego’s Oldest High School: Empowering Women Since 1882 (Part 1),” Televisa Channel 12, July 2018.
- “San Diego’s Oldest High School: Empowering Women Since 1882 (Part 2),”Televisa Channel 12, July 2018.
- “‘Who Built Your Robot?’ All-girls high school goes all in on STEM,” National Catholic Reporter, June 2018.
- “Prep Athletes of the Week: Bailey Gehler ’19,” The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 2018.
- “Maria Shriver at Our Lady of Peace,” Modern Luxury, May 2018.
- “A Look at Our Lady of Peace,” San Diego Uptown News, May 2018.
- “Do The Math: San Diego’s oldest high school is Our Lady of Peace,” CBS 8, May 2018.
- “Soir en Noir et Blanc,” Giving Back Magazine, May 2018.
- “Music Teacher’s Day Doesn’t Stop at 3:00,” San Diego Reader, April 2018.
- “OLP Robotics Team on Fox 5,” Fox 5 San Diego, April 2018.
- “Maria Shriver Joins Academy of Our Lady of Peace for Exclusive Speaking Engagement,” Oside News, April 2018.
- “OLP is Leading the Way,” Giving Back Magazine, April 2018.
- “Maria Shriver visited Academy of Our Lady of Peace in San Diego,” The San Diego Union Tribune, March 2018.
- “Maria Shriver Empowers the Women at Our Lady of Peace,” KUSI News San Diego, March 2018.
- “Maria Shriver: Architects of Change Live Conversation Series at OLP,” Fox 5 San Diego, March 2018.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace: Nonprofit Profile,” March 2018.
- “Meet Lauren Lek of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace in University Heights,” SD Voyager, March 2018.
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace 4th Annual Women’s Symposium,” Fox News, March 2018.
- “OLP’s Fourth Annual Women’s Symposium,” Giving Back Magazine, March 2018.
- “OLP’s 135th Anniversary Celebration: The all-girls’ school marks a major milestone,” Normal Heights News, June 15, 2017
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Hosts Third Annual Women’s Symposium,” NCGS Member News
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Third Annual Women Symposium a Success,” Normal Heights News, April 2017
- “3rd Annual Women’s Symposium: Interview with Dr. Lauren Lek and Emily Pippin,” KUSI, March 30, 2017
- “Local leads the way for women in STEM at Our Lady of Peace,” Del Mar Times, March 23, 2017
- “Leading the way, with her faith as her guide,” San Diego Union-Tribune, March 4, 2017
- “OLP takes time to warm up but wins title,” San Diego Union-Tribune, March 4, 2017
- “Girls Soccer: Otay Ranch 1, Our Lady of Peace 5,” KUSI News, March 4, 2017
- “Catholic Girls School Launches New Virtual Reality Technology,” San Diego Metro Daily Business Report, January 19, 2017
- “Academy of Our Lady of Peace brings VR to the classroom,” SDNews.com, January 18, 2017
- “SD school takes on virtual reality,” San Diego Union-Tribune, January 18, 2017
- “AOLP featured on Maria Shriver’s website,” San Diego Community News, December 2016
- “San Diego Academy Hosts First Architects of Change at School,” MariaShriver.com, December 2016
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace: All of Which Woman is Capable,” Giving Back Magazine, October 2016
- “Get to Know: Lauren Lek,” Giving Back Magazine
- “2016 Pinnacle Award Winners,” Athena
- “Event aimed at tomorrow’s women’s leaders,” San Diego Union-Tribune, March 17, 2016
- “Breaking barriers to equal opportunity,” San Diego Union-Tribune, March 16, 2016
- “AOLP to Host 2nd Annual Women’s Symposium,” San Diego Metro Magazine, March 16, 2016
- “Top Traits of a Successful Young Businesswoman,” KUSI News, March 16, 2016
- “OLP Mock Trial Team Wins County Championship,” San Diego Metro Magazine, March 4, 2016
- “The Academy of Our Lady of Peace hosts three-day Peer Training Program for their students,” San Diego Anti-Defamation League, June 18, 2015
- “San Diego Charity News for April 6,” San Diego Magazine, April 6, 2015
- “UCSD softball commit shines on campus TV station,” Fox 5 San Diego, April 1, 2015
- “OLP Hosts Women’s Symposium,” San Diego Metro Magazine, March 23, 2015
- “Jessica McRoskey proves girls can do it all,” Fox 5 San Diego, January 2015.
- “OLP Breaks Century-Old Habit,” San Diego Metro Magazine, June/July 2014
- “OLP’s Tech-Focused Leader Celebrates One-Year Mark,” Market Watch | The Wall Street Journal, June 4, 2014
- “Gifted Writer,” 92064 Magazine, November 23, 2013
- “Our Lady of Peace,” Del Sol Magazine, November 3, 2013

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