Source: Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO–with Jaime Hunt (Podcast) In this episode, Myla Edmond, Associate Vice President Marketing and Communications at California State University, Dominguez Hills, delves into higher education marketing's impact on creating diverse and inclusive campus communities. This episode explores the role of marketing in fostering a diverse and inclusive campus environment and offers insights into how marketing can actively contribute to a sense of belonging. Takeaways include: Listen to the episode here. ... Read More
CSUDH In The News
L.A. Sentinel: Emancipating Higher Education
Source: Op-Ed by CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham for L.A. Sentinel/L.A. Watts Times Avoiding the scandalous incongruence between what the emancipation proclamation preached and what was actualized. Juneteenth celebrations were in full force this week in communities throughout the country. Interestingly, January 2023 marked the 160th anniversary since the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Lincoln, which people believed freed slaves throughout the nation.”¯”¯And yet, for all of its celebratory flare, the presidential order only partially achieved what it was lauded for. The moral and symbolic power of the executive order and public policy, as profound as it ... Read More
Daily Breeze: CSUDH’s Child Development Center Unveils New Mural
Source: Daily Breeze The Child Development Center at Cal State Dominguez Hills has a new mural – and it boasts a message: Education starts early. The mural, which went up earlier this year and is permanent, features a blue sky, lush grass, chirping birds and a field of wildflowers. In the middle of the painting is the baby version of CSUDH's mascot, Teddy Toro, with an opened book in front of him. The mural's message is that higher education starts at the early stages of childhood, said Child Development Center Director Candace Manansala. It was part of an attempt to revamp the center, which Manansala took over in January 2022. “The center was mostly known for a play-based ... Read More
Urbanize LA: Affordable Student Housing Coming to Cal State University, Dominguez Hills
Source: Urbanize Los Angeles More student housing is coming to the California State University, Dominguez Hills campus in Carson, per a notice issued by the CSU Board of Trustees. The proposed Housing Phase 4 project, slated for a site located north of the existing residence hall near the intersection of International Avenue and Birchknoll Drive. The proposed $97-million project would provide space for up to 288 students in a mix of single, double, and triple residence rooms. "Residents will be organized into clusters of 36 students and one resident advisor," explains a project page on the CSUDH website. "Each cluster will contain a variety of room sizes, ... Read More
OC Register: 23 Graduation Caps with Unique Messages from Southern California’s 2023 Seniors
Source: Orange County Register (photos) It's a celebration years in the making as thousands of graduates are turning their tassels, marking the end of their studies and the beginning of using that knowledge. It signifies an accomplishment of hard work, relief of finally being done, and a grand entrance into a new world. Graduation caps are a part of that celebration. They can say it all, or say nothing at all. Some students give thanks to their families and supporters. Others display the joy of walking away with a diploma in hand and a bright future ahead. Here are some of our favorite messages from the first weeks of graduation season. ... Read More