On Friday, February 7, 2025 California State University, Dominguez Hills hosted a landmark event celebrating the launch of the state’s new Black Serving Institution designation.

The event brought together state leaders, educators, and students to discuss the program’s potential impact on racial justice and academic success in California’s higher education system.

The event also served as a platform for discussing future opportunities to ensure that diverse institutions successfully drive equitable outcomes. As the program takes root, it is expected to inspire other states to consider similar initiatives, potentially reshaping the national conversation on equity in higher education.

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