Now in its 13th year, Student Research Day (SRD) has become an institution at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), and a widely-anticipated showcase of the analytical and creative vigor demonstrated each year by the university's budding researchers. Close to 220 oral and poster presentations were delivered during SRD on Feb. 14 and 15, covering a wide range of academic disciplines at the university, from history to health, business to biology, Chicana/o studies to computer science. Nearly 50 student investigators emerged with top honors. From that winning pool, 10 projects will be selected to represent CSUDH at the statewide CSU Research Competition May 4 and 5 at CSU ... Read More
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CSUDH Receives New Research Designation
California State University, Dominguez Hills has received the new Carnegie designation Research Colleges and Universities (RCU), the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced. The new RCU category recognizes institutions that typically do not offer many or any doctoral degrees, and that spend at least $2.5 million on research on average in a single year (and are not in the R1 or R2 classifications). “This designation is an important acknowledgment of the cutting-edge research, scholarship, and new knowledge being produced by our faculty each year,” said CSUDH Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Sheree ... Read More
New California College Index: CSUDH #2 in State for Economic Mobility
A longtime leader in helping students ascend the economic ladder, CSU Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has earned another accolade for elevating students’ socio-economic trajectory. The California Mobility Index (CMI), announced today by the College Futures Foundation, names CSUDH second in the state for delivering on the promise of economic mobility for California learners from low- and moderate-income backgrounds. “CSUDH’s mission and cultural ethos are rooted in the power of education to transform students’ lives,” said CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham. “This recognition is a testament to our success in giving every student the opportunity to thrive and achieve their fullest ... Read More
AG Bonta Sees Service Learning in Action during CSUDH Visit
CA Attorney General Rob Bonta visited Teddy’s Pantry on the CSUDH campus on Feb. 6 to see how College Corps fellows are making a difference in the lives of students facing food insecurity and other challenges that affect their academic success and overall wellbeing. The pantry is part of a broader umbrella of services available through the Toro CARE program, which provides critical support for students’ basic needs—food, housing, mental health services, and emergency financial assistance—and removes barriers that can impede academic, emotional, or social progress. College Corps fellows and other volunteers help students get the food they need at the pantry through a system that ... Read More
Palos Verdes Magazine: Unveiling the Palos Verdes Roots of CSUDH
Source: Palos Verdes Magazine With over 1,600 alumni residing in Palos Verdes today, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) continues to leave a lasting impact on the community—one that began right here on the Peninsula. Few people realize that this thriving institution of higher learning was originally envisioned as California State College, Palos Verdes, with its roots firmly planted in the rolling hills of the Peninsula. That same year, the institution formally adopted the name California State College at Palos Verdes. With just 40 students, 11 faculty members, and a handful of administrators, it was a modest beginning. However, the course of the college’s future ... Read More
California Launches Black-Serving Institutions Program to Promote Equity in Higher Education
On Friday, February 7, California State University, Dominguez Hills hosted a landmark event celebrating the launch of the state's new Black-Serving Institutions (BSI) designation program. The initiative, established by SB 1348, aims to recognize and support colleges and universities that excel in providing academic opportunities and support for Black students. The event, held at CSUDH's Innovation and Instruction Building, 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. Speakers included Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson ... Read More
University Art Gallery Presents “White Flags,” an Installation by Finishing School
The University Art Gallery at CSUDH proudly presents White Flags, an installation by the artist collective Finishing School exploring the psychological challenges we face in the current climate. The exhibition will be on view through April 19, 2025. The public is invited to a closing reception for White Flags on Saturday, April 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. In a time of growing uncertainty and socio-political tension, White Flags invokes the psychological challenges we face. The installation presents white flags with text cited from military tactical manuals, originally intended to guide soldiers in survival, evasion, resistance, and escape. These tactics, now removed from their ... Read More
CSUDH Theatre Performance: “Kenneth Walker Dance Project”
What: Kenneth Walker Dance Project, by Artistic Director Kenneth WalkerWhen: Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.Where: University TheatreTickets: Free to students, faculty, and staff with IDContact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589, or email at PerformingArts@csudh.edu. The CSUDH Department of Theatre and Dance presents Kenneth Walker Dance Project by Artistic Director Kenneth Walker. The performance will be in the University Theatre on Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. This ballet festival for Los Angeles is co-produced by the CSUDH Department of Theater and Dance. It is featuring choreography by: Emma Andres, Jose ... Read More
CSUDH Theatre Performance: “Day of Absence”
What: Day of Absence by Douglas Turner WardWhen: Feb. 26-28, March 1, and March 5-8 at 7:00 p.m., and Feb. 28 and March 7 at 1:00 p.m.Where: Edison TheatreTickets: $10 for students and $15 for General Admission. To reserve a ticket, visit www.csudh.edu/theatre-arts/buy-tickets/.Contact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589, or email PerformingArts@csudh.edu. The CSUDH Department of Theatre and Dance presents Day of Absence by Douglas Turner Ward, directed by Theatre faculty Jozben Barrett. Performances are in the Edison Theatre; the show will run Feb. 26th-28th, March 1, and March and 5-8 at 7:00 p.m, and ... Read More
SITE Awards Honor Local Computer Science Teachers
The Snap Inc. Institute for Technology and Education (SITE) at CSUDH honored three local primary and secondary teachers for outstanding achievement in curriculum development and commitment to equitable and engaging computer science education during the second annual SITE Awards held on campus on Dec. 2. Housed within the College of Education (COE), SITE was founded in 2022 with a $5 million gift from Snap Inc. and a transformational mission of making computer science an integral part of K-12 education in Los Angeles. “We’re here today to celebrate three amazing local K-12 teachers,” said Mike Karlin, director of institute and host of the SITE awards event. “As a former K-12 teacher, I ... Read More
Family relations research, an NSF grant, and experts in clinical science, politics, and bilingual education: December 2024 Faculty Highlights
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. We feature those accomplishments and more in this section. To share faculty news, email lmckibbin@csudh.edu. College of Business Administration and Public Policy College of Education College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences Recent quotes and/or interviews in the media from faculty ... Read More
