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. To share faculty news, email lmckibbin@csudh.edu. College of Arts and Humanities Professor of Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Nancy Erbe and Professor of Art Emerita Gilah Yelin Hirsch were named as notable professors in Premium Schools' profile of CSUDH. The article also noted that CSUDH has one of the most ethnically and economically diverse student bodies in the western U.S., as well as one of ... Read More
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Former CSUDH President Mildred García Appointed 11th CSU Chancellor
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Mildred García to serve as the 11th chancellor of the California State University. García currently serves as president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and previously served as president of California State University, Fullerton and California State University, Dominguez Hills. García is the first Latina appointed to oversee the CSU's 23-campus system. She will succeed Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester, who has led the university since May 2022. "The California State University is a powerful engine of change and upward mobility for California and the nation, supporting ... Read More
L.A. Sentinel: Black Educators React to SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action
Source: L.A. Sentinel The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued three rulings last week that evoked dread and disappointment throughout the nation. Over the course of two days, the court's conservative majority decreed affirmative action in higher education unconstitutional, the Biden administration's student loan relief program illegal, and a firm's refusal to conduct business with same sex couples permissible. Most observers agree that African Americans will be negatively impacted by all the rulings, especially the SCOTUS' determination that institutions cannot implement race-conscious admissions policies to help build diversity on their campuses, even though the ... Read More
CSUDH Alumna Brings Toro Pride to DC Politics
Ruby Robles loves being where the action is. That's one big reason that the CSUDH alumna's current job, working in Washington, D.C., as the press secretary for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, suits her to a T. “I'm right here where the laws are made,” says Robles. “Washington, D.C., is at the center of the news all the time. I'm really drawn to that–the excitement and the atmosphere.” As press secretary, Robles is part of Warren's communications team and is responsible for everything from writing press releases and coordinating interviews to pitching stories to reporters or providing the public with background information on pending legislation. Robles also helps manage Warren's ... Read More
American Builders Quarterly: Yancey Modesto Builds for Students
Source: American Builders Quarterly In the aftermath of the Watts Rebellion of 1965, and the nationwide racial reckoning that ensued, California Governor Pat Brown and other leaders recognized that a college location in the city of Carson would be an accessible option for minorities living nearby to pursue an education. That location would become home to California State University, Dominguez Hills, which has held true to that mission ever since, primarily serving underrepresented students seeking academic achievement and preparation for the workforce. Today, leaders are looking to broaden the university's impact on student experiences as it transitions from a commuter campus to a ... Read More
