CSUDH has joined forces with Arevon, a leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, to launch the Arevon Renewable Energy Innovation Fellows Program and the Arevon Applied Innovation Renewable Energy Competition. “This partnership, made possible by a generous $50,000 gift from Arevon, promises to leverage our university’s expertise in sustainability and innovation to prepare the next generation of renewable energy leaders,” said CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham. “It reflects our shared commitment to addressing the urgent challenges of climate change while equipping our students with the consciousness, skills, and opportunities to make a real-world impact.” The Arevon ... Read More
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L.A. Times: In 2024, Books by and about Southern California Latinas Shined
Source: L.A. Times My home office looks like a Jenga game of nonfiction books I read about Southern California Latino life this past year — and almost none were duds. They ranged from a history of gangs in East L.A. to a gorgeous coffee table tome about the cult classic “Blood In Blood Out” to a delightful children’s tale on the late Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela. As I devoured them all, one theme kept popping up: Latinas. As authors. As subjects. As both. Latinos don’t have enough of a presence in the Southern California literary canon, and that exclusion is even more pronounced for Latinas. That’s why I was excited to see so many voices, new ... Read More
Neuroscience Educators Convene on CSUDH Campus
Almost 100 educators, researchers, and administrators descended on the CSUDH campus for the UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning summit on Nov. 18. The event’s theme was “Bridging Research, Practice, and Policy to Improve Educational Opportunities,” and offered a chance for neurodiversity experts from across the state to meet, exchange information, and strategize. “Through this convening of leading researchers, faculty practitioners, and school district leaders, we hope to not only share the most recent research, but to inform the preparation of current and future teachers to meet the needs of all learners,” said Kate Esposito, professor and chair of the CSUDH ... Read More
First Gen College Celebration Highlights Generational Success
Hundreds of students, staff, and faculty gathered on Nov. 7 for the sixth annual First Gen College Celebration to honor the accomplishments of CSUDH’s first-generation students. But this year also marked a new beginning for the development of support strategies for a campus community that is so central to the university’s mission and values. Mayra Soriano, associate VP for student success and belonging at CSUDH, says that the university’s recent membership in the FirstGen Forward Network has been critical to providing even greater resources for meeting the unique challenges that first-generation students face. “For this year’s event, I started to look at how we as an institution can ... Read More
Conference Brings Together CSU’s Young Males of Color
This article is reposted from calstate.edu. With an aim to create new dialogues around the student learning experience, the CSU Young Males of Color Conference brought nearly 600 people to Cal Poly Pomona to discuss impactful changes in higher education. The conference explored the theme “Strength in Solidarity: Collectively Elevating the Voices, Experiences & Conditions of Men of Color.” It drew faculty, staff and students from across 23 universities—as well as partners from more than 20 California community colleges—to address access, retention, transfer and graduation rates for Black, Latinx, Asian Pacific Islander, and Native American men. “At our 5th ... Read More
Toro Men’s Soccer Earns NCAA Berth
The CSUDH men’s soccer team won their eighth California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) title on Sunday, Nov. 17, defeating Cal Poly Pomona in the championship. The Toros won the tightly contested match 6-5 on penalties, after a tense, scoreless match. It was their second conference title in the past three years. With the win, the Toros advance to the NCAA Tournament, where they are the fourth seed in Super Region 4. The Toros will face fifth-seeded Cal State LA on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 PM. The match will be held at Cal State LA’s University Stadium. Complete details and a game recap are available at gotoros.com. ... Read More
Los Angeles Free Press Collection Now Available at CSUDH’s Gerth Archives
The Art Kunkin Los Angeles Free Press Collection is now available for research at the Gerth Archives and Special Collections at CSUDH, after three years of work and valuable assistance from the National Historical Publications and Record Commission and the Haynes Foundation. The collection spans 1928 to 2020 and contains 551 boxes of business records and personal papers of Kunkin and the Free Press. Archives staff have generated a 380-page finding aid/collection guide. Although Kunkin (1928-2019) has largely faded from the history of journalism in California, he is an important figure in the rise of the U.S. underground press. Kunkin was a promoter, socialist, ... Read More
Telemundo 52: Labor Studies Professor Analyzes Issues for 2024 Presidential Election Live Coverage
Source: Telemundo 52 [Video, Spanish] Assistant Professor of Labor Studies Alfredo Carlos contributed commentary to Telemundo's live 2024 Election coverage on Nov. 5. See his appearances at 1:04:14, 3:16:22, and 3:46:02 below: ... Read More
Newsweek Ranks CSUDH as the #1 Online School for 2025
Recognized for its wide range of high-quality degree and credential programs, CSUDH was ranked first by Newsweek among 250 institutions offering online undergraduate and graduate programs for 2025. This marks the first time CSUDH has earned Newsweek's number one spot, reflecting the university’s growing reputation as a leader in accessible, flexible, and innovative higher education. Newsweek’s rankings were based on a survey of more than 10,000 U.S. individuals who have taken online courses to earn academic degrees or to acquire skills for career advancement. Schools were evaluated on factors such as program organization, student support, affordability, reputation, success rates, ... Read More
EXP Helps High School Students Find New Pathways for Career Success
The nonprofit group EXP—The Opportunity Engine held its GPS Your Future event at CSUDH on Nov. 7, bringing to campus about 400 juniors and seniors from 15 Los Angeles and Orange County high schools to participate in its annual career discovery event. Participants got a first-hand look at college life, the diverse range of career options available to them, and the opportunity to meet industry professionals during a networking lunch and Shark Tank-style “entrepreneur experience.” Founded in 1999, EXP bridges the gap between education and industry to better prepare them for college, work, and life success through innovative career readiness programs, says EXP’s CEO Mary ... Read More
