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
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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
