A California State University, Dominguez Hills study by a team of psychology students has found that persons with low self-esteem are at a greater risk of becoming victims of online crime, but that safety messaging greatly reduced that risk. Psychology Alumna Vanessa Black and graduate student Aimee Miller presented their findings to lawmakers, Congressional staff and funding agency representatives on April 29 in Washington D.C. during the national Council for Undergraduate Research's 18th Annual “Posters on the Hill.” CSU Dominguez Hills was among 60 universities selected out of a pool of 600 nationwide– one of only two from California–to showcase the impact and importance of supporting ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: April and May 2014
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. College of Arts and Humanities Salim Faraji, associate professor of Africana studies, was a guest speaker on “Coptic Civilization,” a program of Logos TV, the official station of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles. Faraji spoke on his research on African Coptic Christianity. Kate Fawver, chair and professor of history, has been awarded a 2014-2015 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant to Russia. Professor of art Gilah Yelin Hirsch's ... Read More
CSUDH Inaugurates 10th President: ‘We are Fulfilling America’s Promise’
In an affair filled with promise and hope, California State University, Dominguez Hills celebrated the investiture of President Willie J. Hagan on May 2. Standing in front of an audience of 450 attendees which included faculty, staff, students, political figures and notable community members, Hagan delivered his inaugural address during the ceremony on the campus' North Lawn. “I cannot help but be humbled by the small role I have been given the privilege to play,” Hagan said. “I promise to do everything in my power to live up to the responsibilities of this position and to work collaboratively with the great faculty, staff and students at this university and in this outstanding ... Read More
Time Magazine Lists CSU Dominguez Hills among Nation’s Top Universities for Accessibility, Affordability
California State University, Dominguez Hills is listed among the top colleges and universities in the country according to a Time Magazine ranking that is based on criteria the White House plans to use to assess how well institutions serve students. Placing the highest importance on graduation rates, tuition and the percentage of students who receive federal Pell Grants, CSU Dominguez Hills ranked 29th among 100 schools that topped the Time Magazine list. Update: Due to Time adding more colleges to their data set, CSU Dominguez Hills is now 33rd on the list “When you focus on what's right, like affordable access and quality education, community service and student success it's not ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Announces Commencement Speakers
California State University, Dominguez Hills is pleased to announce the speakers for its 2014 Commencement Ceremonies, scheduled to take place over two days, Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, at The StubHub Center Tennis Stadium on the university campus. Mr. Bob Blair,Chief Administrative Officer, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center College of Health, Human Services and Nursing 3 p.m., Fri., May 16 Mr. Dan Beckerman, President and CEO, AEG College of Business Administration and Public Policy 6:30 p.m., Fri., May 16 Dr. Geraldine Knatz, Executive Director Port of Los Angeles (retired) Professor of Practice, University of Southern California College of Natural and ... Read More
