Message from the President
Five years of transformation at CSUDH
Featured Stories
Unearthing Ancient Mysteries
An unexpected discovery in northern Yucatán suggests permanent settlements are much older than previously thought.
Angling For Life Lessons
Nature is the Ultimate Guide for Fly Fishing Students at CSUDH.
Experiential Learning Transforms Lives
Study Abroad and other co-curricular educational programs give students the opportunity to see the world…and change it.
You Are Always Learning
College of Education Dean Jessica Pandya on training the next generation of educators.
An Advocate for the Underrepresented
ASI President Edgar Mejia-Alezano reflects on his past and how it’s shaped his approach to leadership.
Photo Story
Night Shift
For 23 years, Byron Hudson has supported student success by ensuring they learn in a safe and clean environment.
Campus News
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Comes Home to CSUDH
Her address to campus encouraged the next generation of students to continue the work of social change and betterment.
Doors Thrown Open on Reimagined Campus Spaces
New spaces open across campus.
Innovative Program Allows Incarcerated People to Earn Master’s Degree
CSUDH Partners with CA Prisons to Offer Graduate Study. The Innovative program gives incarcerated students the chance to earn a Master of Arts in Humanities.
CSUDH Launches First Doctoral Program
After years of planning, CSUDH welcomed its inaugural Occupational Therapy cohort in Spring 2023.
Toros Bring Home (Sustainable) Gold
The university’s commitment to reducing emissions accelerated its progress in the program faster than any other CSU campus.
CSUDH Dance Team Wins National Championship
The squad took top honors in Daytona, Fla. in the newly inaugurated Spirit Rally category.
New Student Success Centers Open Their Doors
College-specific advising will change the way Toros map out their academic journeys.
Youngest Toros Get the Best Education, Too
The nationally recognized accreditation burnishes the center’s reputation as a child care provider of choice.
Former CSUDH President Mildred García Appointed CSU Chancellor
García served as CSUDH President from 2007 to 2012, and began her tenure as Chancellor on Oct. 1, 2023.
CSUDH Partners With Local Healthcare Groups
Students are encouraged to pursue health careers in local communities of color to ease disparities in health outcomes.
CSUDH Alumna Fills Vanna White’s Shoes on “Wheel of Fortune”
Bridgette Donald-Blue gets the nod for “Teacher’s Week” after celebrated co-host tests positive for COVID.
2023 Grants
CSUDH was awarded millions in grants during 2023, which will fund outreach efforts, new equipment, research studies, and more.
College of Education Receives $1.59 Million to Diversify Teacher Corps
The U.S. Department of Education grant aims to help improve teacher preparation and diversify the profession.
Faculty
Colectivo Plurilingüe Gives Bilingual Education a Boost
The ad hoc faculty group is dedicated to working with and for bilingual educators.
Women’s Studies Professor Wins Mellon Foundation Fellowship
Tahereh Aghdasifar is using the award to complete her book manuscript.
Waiting 200 Years for Online Clout
The grant supports Patricia Kalayjian’s digital archive of the letters of 19th-century author Catharine Maria Sedgwick.
Faculty News & Publications
Our professors stay busy! Check out their latest projects and achievements.
Alumni Profile
Maureen McCarthey Gives Education Students a Boost
The alumna’s foundation enters its third decade supporting CSUDH students.
Impacting The Community
COE Alumni & Students share their stories of working in the community.
Philanthropy
Philanthropic Giving
Record-breaking gifts took philanthropic giving to new heights.
California Legislative Black Caucus Provides Vital Support
It’s been instrumental in obtaining funding for projects that benefit CSUDH students.
CSUDH Receives $22 million Gift From Ballmer Group
The historic donation—the largest ever given to the university—will help boost diversity in education by training a new generation of teachers.
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