When Forge Therapeutics COO and VP of Discovery David Puerta first set foot on the CSUDH campus, he wasn't sure what kind of career he wanted to pursue. As a first-generation college student, his (and his parents') initial goal had been to just get to college. After being recruited to play soccer for the Toros, he started classes with only a vague notion that he wanted to be involved in science. “I was always interested in science,” Puerta said, “but I didn't know where you could go with that in terms of a career, outside of being a physician or dentist..” Due to a close relationship with his chemistry professor, Leonardo Martinez, Puerta began to focus his studies on biotechnology. ... Read More
Archives for August 2019
University Ushers in Largest Cohort of New Students in its History
With 6,251 undergraduates arriving at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) this week, the university will usher in the largest cohort of new students in its history, marking 2019-20 as the third consecutive year of transformational enrollment growth for the university. As of Aug. 19, 2,571 freshman and 3,637 transfer students were enrolled in CSUDH, which represents a 25 percent increase of new Toros compared to the fall semester 2018. These numbers will change when final census is taken in September; however, the university's overall student population is estimated to reach 16,600 this fall. The increase in the student population is due, in part, to California ... Read More
CSUDH Ranked Among Best Universities for Public Good, Affordability, and Adult Learners
(Carson, CA) Washington Monthly magazine has ranked California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) in three of its college rankings lists: “Master's University Rankings,” “Best 4-Year Colleges for Adult Learners,” and “Best Bang for the Buck.” Considered one of the most objective rankings of higher education, Washington Monthly uniquely examines what four-year universities do for the country as a whole based on their contributions to the public good. CSUDH was ranked 39th on the magazine's overall “Master's University Rankings” list, which rates institutions for their contribution to the public good based on three equally weighted criteria: social mobility, or the ability of ... Read More
Construction Revs Up on Campus During Summer Break
“Summertime, and the livin' is easy.” That is, unless you were one of the construction workers on the job this summer break, helping to transform California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) physical campus. With three projects underway, much of CSUDH's east side will be under construction this fall semester To experience all the construction progress, it's best to walk up CSUDH's East Walkway starting on the south end of campus. On the right, the Science and Innovation Building quickly comes into view. Scheduled to be open for fall semester 2020, the 91,000-square-foot facility is already striking, with its intricate, alternating blue-gray façade that was completed ... Read More
For Mark Carrier, Service and Teaching Go Hand in Hand
Mark Carrier, professor of psychology, believes that good campus synergy results in abundant student and faculty achievement, and that's why he has not shied from taking on distinctive leadership roles that have helped foster a collaborative learning environment on campus. Taking note of Carrier's devotion to the university community, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has named him the 2019 recipient of the Excellence in Service Award. The honor recognizes faculty contributions to university governance and development, and acknowledges that service, both on and off campus, is an essential component of CSUDH's mission. Carrier's service paid dividends last year when ... Read More
