Student Stories
KTLA: Formerly Homeless CSUDH Grad Celebrates Turnaround After Addiction, Adversity
May 18, 2026J.D. Elson at Commencement Source: KTLA A California State University, Dominguez Hills graduate student who once battled homelessness and addiction…
CBS/KCAL: Trustees’ Scholar Overcame Decades of Addiction to Become Award-Winning Student
September 24, 2025J.D. Elson shares his story of addiction, recovery and his success as a top-honor graduate from CSUDH.
Toro Graduate Student J.D. Elson Wins 2025 Trustees’ Award
September 17, 2025J.D. Elson’s journey has taken him from homeless addict to award-winning scholar.
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EdSource: Theatre Arts College Classes Helped Cure My Crippling Social Anxiety
Toro Jeremiah Rojas writes about how theatre improved his confidence and transformed his college experience.
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CSUDH and Arevon Celebrate Student Innovation at Inaugural Competition
CSUDH students won 3 out of the 4 prizes, with combined winnings of $22,000. CSUDH and leading American renewable energy…
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L.A. Times: Cal State Dominguez Hills Celebrates Two Basketball Teams of Destiny
It’s rare for a school to field a team of destiny, much less two. The Cal State Dominguez Hills men’s…
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First Gen College Celebration Highlights Generational Success
Dr. Mayra Soriano speaks at the sixth annual First Gen College Celebration at CSUDH on Nov. 7. Hundreds of students,…
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EXP Helps High School Students Find New Pathways for Career Success
Employees of Marathon Petroleum speak to high school students during an EXP career expo at CSUDH. The nonprofit group EXP—The…