Source: Forbes Music education is more than an opportunity to nurture talent. It is a powerful developmental tool that boosts language and cognitive abilities in young children. A focus on developing this skill paves neural pathways that are essential for mastering complex subjects like math and science. And studies have shown that engaging in music, especially classical music training, enhances brain function in children by improving memory, focus, and planning skills. Yet, despite these benefits, music education is often treated as a privilege, not the fundamental right it should be. A reality that disproportionately affects youth from inner-city neighborhoods where funding is scarce ... Read More
CSUDH Campus News Center Archive
“All Illusions Must Be Broken” Prompts Questions of Life and Death
We all know we’re going to die one day, but we’d rather not think about that. Instead, we self-improve, plan our careers, chase money, and seek validation, striving to become something or someone of importance. We make these “hero projects” our life’s work as we avoid the more difficult task of grappling with our own mortality. And we raise our children to do the same. That is the central thesis behind All Illusions Must Be Broken, a documentary film essay that invites reflection on the meaning of our lives, and the truths—or lies—we tell ourselves. On Feb. 18, CSUDH’s Hollywood by the Horns and Philosophy Department hosted a screening of the film and discussion with Jef Sewell, who ... Read More
CSUDH Receives New Research Designation
California State University, Dominguez Hills has received the new Carnegie designation Research Colleges and Universities (RCU), the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced. The new RCU category recognizes institutions that typically do not offer many or any doctoral degrees, and that spend at least $2.5 million on research on average in a single year (and are not in the R1 or R2 classifications). “This designation is an important acknowledgment of the cutting-edge research, scholarship, and new knowledge being produced by our faculty each year,” said CSUDH Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Sheree ... Read More
New California College Index: CSUDH #2 in State for Economic Mobility
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
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
