California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC), and the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Aug. 10 at the port that provides the framework for creating refined global logistics curricula at both campuses, and lecture and internship opportunities that will help prepare students for new and emerging trends in port logistics. “This dynamic partnership will place Cal State Dominguez Hills among the leading universities in the nation at producing global logistics students with the contemporary knowledge and skill sets needed for today's technology-driven shipping industry and economy,” said President Hagan. “Our ... Read More
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Male Success Alliance Showcased at California Assembly Hearing
Is California's education system addressing the needs of boys and men of color? That was the topic proposed during a California Assembly hearing on July 29 at the California African American Museum, located in Los Angeles' Exposition Park. Organized by the California assemblymembers Reggie Jones-Sawyer (District 59) and Rob Bonta (District 18), and moderated by Bonta and Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction, the hearing brought together three panels of leaders from education and organizations that work to directly influence and create positive change for students of color. Matthew Smith, director of educational partnerships for the Male Success Alliance (MSA) at ... Read More
Cal State Dominguez Hills Hosts 400 Local Educators at Teachers Summit
Eager to network with peers while learning and sharing best practices, more than 400 PreK-12 teachers gathered at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) on July 29 for the second annual statewide Better Together: California Teachers Summit 2016. The California Teachers Summit is a partnership between the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the California State University system, and the New Teacher Center. CSUDH was one of 40 locations across the state that hosted more than 15,000 educators during the summit, which featured two keynote addresses that were streamed live to all host locations, and were delivered by high school teacher and ... Read More
CSUDH Biology Students Wrap Up Biodiversity Research in Australia
Alexandra Gutierrez didn't think twice before giving up her apartment in Wilmington to travel to “beautiful” Australia. After all, how could the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) biology student resist trudging through rain and mud, and climbing steep hills in the summer heat to study ants. Gutierrez, along with fellow CSUDH biology students Maria Salazar and Jacky Silva, worked full time in Australia on climate change science and biodiversity research as participants in the National Science Foundation's (NSF) International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program. Funded by a $249,922 NSF grant that was awarded to CSUDH associate professor of biology Terry ... Read More
CSUDH and California Legislative Black Caucus to Prepare Next Generation of Leaders
Approximately 90 African American high school students from across California convened on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) earlier this month for African American Leaders for Tomorrow (AALT), a multi-day conference intended to prepare the next generation of African American Californians to take leadership roles in their communities. This was the fourth year CSUDH has hosted the event in partnership with members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC). ...I think that a great leader, a true leader, is someone who not only influences others and the masses, but also influences and inspires themselves." "I don't know who's here, maybe the next ... Read More