Source: Telemundo (Video, Spanish) Since she was a child, Areli Zagal showed signs of her love for studying. Her mother remembers that Areli always applied herself and had the dream of studying at a university. "I'd like to get into politics because that's where I feel like I can improve the community," Areli says. ... Read More
CSUDH In The News
LA Times: Cal State Dominguez Hills Softball Team Uses Painful Theft to Fuel Best Year Ever
Source: Los Angeles Times The women of the Cal State Dominguez Hills softball team clasped hands as they walked the outfield of the Assembly Athletics Complex in Denver. They had just lost 6-1 in the final game of the NCAA Division II championship series to Rogers State of Claremore, Okla. After a historic spring that saw CSUDH win its first NCAA West Regional title, as well as compete in a championship series for the first time in its 40-year history, the teammates enjoyed a moment of unity. All season, the Toros (45-24) stuck together. “There’s 20 of us girls … and I can tell you not once did we have any sort of drama,” said Raquel Jaime, a senior infielder. “Our chemistry was ... Read More
CBS Los Angeles: Look at This – CSU Dominguez Hills
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La Opinión: Youth Graduates, Proves That ‘With Great Efforts, Great Things Are Achieved’
Source: La Opinión (Spanish) A sus 21 años, y contra viento y marea, Areli Zagal Barrera logró obtener una licenciatura en Recursos Humanos en la universidad Cal State Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), gracias al respaldo de una madre, quien trabajó hasta 60 horas por semana para ayudarla, pues su padre había sido deportado. “Tengo pasión por la justicia social, por mejorar a mi comunidad y ayudar a las personas”, dice la joven, hija de Magdalena Barrera Pantaleón, una inmigrante mexicana del estado de Guerrero. Con ayuda de maestros, personal de CSUDH y su propio trabajo, Areli se involucró en el programa de oportunidades educativas de la universidad, donde pudo desarrollar al máximo su ... Read More
Daily Breeze: Cal State Dominguez Hills Celebrates Graduates
Source: Daily Breeze Hundreds of Toros moved their tassels from left to right — and went from students to alumni. Cal State Dominguez Hills kicked off its commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 20, at Dignity Health Sports Park, celebrating portions of the graduating classes across all six of the university’s colleges. The university, which is near Carson, will finish its commencement ceremonies on Saturday. In all, 3,382 students will participate in the commencement ceremonies across the two days, CSUDH said. Overall, 4,827 Toros will graduate. Because of the large graduating class, the university broke up the ceremonies, with each college each having at least two. On Saturday ... Read More
