On March 21, in partnership with Ormat Technologies, CSUDH reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability with the addition of 11 new Tipu and Raywood ash trees in the Sculpture Garden, between the University Theatre walkway and Toro Center Drive. Staff, students, community leaders, and Ormat representatives worked together to plant the trees, which will enhance the university’s green space, provide much-needed shade, and support CSUDH’s climate resilience and environmental justice efforts. “Creating green spaces on campus is about much more than aesthetics—it’s about resilience, equity, and community well-being,” said CSUDH Sustainability Director Ellie Perry. “These trees will make a ... Read More
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Hoops History: Toro Men’s and Women’s Teams Reach Elite Eight
On an amazing night for CSUDH basketball, both of the Toro squads reached the Elite Eight of the Division II NCAA Championships. The teams now get a week to prepare for their next opponents—and to make a final push for unprecedented twin national championships. In Carson, the top-seeded women’s team used a stifling defense to shut down sixth-seed Central Washington from the opening tip. Paced by senior Asia Jordan and CCAA Player of the Year Nala Williams, the Toros jumped out to a 20-8 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. They tightened their grip on the game in the second quarter and led 48-20 at halftime. The Toros’ full-court press continued to baffle Central ... Read More
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education – Dr. Bobbie Porter Honored as Leader in the Field
Source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education CSUDH's Vice President and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Bobbie Porter made the cover of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. She was one of 40 women leaders honored for their groundbreaking work in higher education. Her feature is below. Dr. Bobbie R. Porter is the Vice President and Campus DEI Officer at California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she leads efforts to advance social justice across all aspects of the institution. She has served as the inaugural senior diversity officer at numerous institutions, establishing infrastructure for sustainable culture change. Focusing her career in service to minority ... Read More
Toros Share Their Scholarship at Annual Student Research Conference
CSUDH held its 20th annual Student Research Conference (SRC) on March 4-6, with students descending on Loker Student Union to show off and discuss the topics they’ve been delving into. Undergraduate and graduate students in fields from every area of campus presented their original research, with topics ranging from cancer treatments to the effects of rent control in California. The three-day event for undergraduate and graduate scholars is held annually to promote excellence in research by recognizing outstanding students' accomplishments across the disciplines. In all, a total of 324 student presenters showed their work on 201 unique projects in oral, poster, or round table ... Read More
Toro Basketball Teams Win CCAA Championship Titles
The CSUDH women's and men's basketball teams made Toro history over the weekend, with each securing CCAA Tournament Titles and earning spots in the NCAA West Regional Tournaments. The No. 1 seeded women's basketball team completed its championship mission on March 8, dominating No. 2 Cal Poly Pomona 77-54 in the CCAA Tournament Championship at The Sports Center. The win improved the Toros to 32-1 overall, securing both the CCAA regular-season and tournament titles for the first time since 2014-15. Read more about the match. The No. 1 seeded men's basketball team also secured its place in program history at The Sports Center on March 8, defeating No. 2 Chico State 74-68 in the ... Read More
