Excitement, jubilation, and pride were palpable throughout the six Commencement 2022 ceremonies, where thousands of graduating Toros finally realized their dreams of walking the stage to the resounding cheers of family and friends. This year, CSUDH welcomed the return to its traditional commencement format, with more than 3,300 graduating students and 34,000 guests packing the Dignity Health Sports Park Tennis Stadium over the course of May 20 and 21. Prior to the reading of graduates' names, each ceremony included a distinguished keynote speaker and speech by a selected student. The student speakers praised their fellow graduates' perseverance in the face of grave challenges, shared ... Read More
Archives for May 2022
Keynote Speakers Inspire at Commencement 2022
Six distinguished speakers gave words of advice, inspiration, and congratulations at the Commencement 2022 ceremonies in the Dignity Health Sports Park Tennis Stadium. Four of the speakers were CSUDH alumni, and all were eminent leaders from Southern California's private or public sectors. Michael Lawson, CEO and President of Los Angeles Urban League, was both a keynote speaker and CSUDH's recipient of a CSU honorary Doctor of Laws. Lawson is an accomplished lawyer, community advocate, and business leader with a passion for public service. Since 2018, Lawson has been president and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League, which since 1921 has worked to help African Americans and other ... Read More
La Opinión: Youth Graduates, Proves That ‘With Great Efforts, Great Things Are Achieved’
Source: La Opinión (Spanish) A sus 21 años, y contra viento y marea, Areli Zagal Barrera logró obtener una licenciatura en Recursos Humanos en la universidad Cal State Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), gracias al respaldo de una madre, quien trabajó hasta 60 horas por semana para ayudarla, pues su padre había sido deportado. “Tengo pasión por la justicia social, por mejorar a mi comunidad y ayudar a las personas”, dice la joven, hija de Magdalena Barrera Pantaleón, una inmigrante mexicana del estado de Guerrero. Con ayuda de maestros, personal de CSUDH y su propio trabajo, Areli se involucró en el programa de oportunidades educativas de la universidad, donde pudo desarrollar al máximo su ... Read More
Toros Head to Softball National Championship
Update: Toros advanced to the next round of the NCAA Div II National Championship series with a 5 to 1 win over UT Tyler. For the first time in the program's history, the Toro softball team are NCAA Division II West Region Champions. With their 3-1 win over top-seeded Cal State San Marcos in the NCAA Super Regional final, the Toros are among eight teams to advance to this week's National Championship in Denver, Colo. They play the nation's number one-ranked team, the University of Texas, Tyler (UT Tyler), in the first game of the tournament, Thursday, May 26, at 10 a.m. (PST). “It's our first time ever, so it means a heck of a lot,” said head coach Jim Maier, currently in his 17th year ... Read More
Daily Breeze: Cal State Dominguez Hills Celebrates Graduates
Source: Daily Breeze Hundreds of Toros moved their tassels from left to right – and went from students to alumni. Cal State Dominguez Hills kicked off its commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 20, at Dignity Health Sports Park, celebrating portions of the graduating classes across all six of the university's colleges. The university, which is near Carson, will finish its commencement ceremonies on Saturday. In all, 3,382 students will participate in the commencement ceremonies across the two days, CSUDH said. Overall, 4,827 Toros will graduate. Because of the large graduating class, the university broke up the ceremonies, with each college each having at least two. On Saturday ... Read More
