California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) President Willie J. Hagan was presented the Leadership & Community Commitment Award at the Torrance Chamber of Commerce's and the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce's 20th Annual Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 24 at the Torrance Marriott. The celebration honors the contributions of the many African Americans who “span our nation's past, present, and future,” have “made a difference on the world stage,” and have changed lives in South Bay communities. “Anytime that you get an award like this you know it wasn't achieved by you as an individual. These awards represent the work of a lot of people, and ... Read More
Administration
Remembering Injustices Done to Japanese Americans During WWII
Good afternoon and thank you for being here. We are here today, 75 years after the fact, to remember Presidential Executive Order 9066, issued on February 19, 1942 that led to the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans. I know it is not lost on any of us that whenever people gather for a day of remembrance it is often because something immoral an injustice, occurred in the past. These remarks were given at the re-dedication of the university's Shinwa-en Japanese Garden as part of a day-long series of activities that included an academic symposium and opening reception of an archives exhibition related the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Remembering is important. ... Read More
President Hagan Addresses the Campus Community During 2016 Fall Convocation
In his 2016 Fall Convocation remarks, Willie J. Hagan, president of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), says he sees a “bright future” for the university, or what he called the “Magic Kingdom." “I know it is Disneyland's tagline, but it is appropriate because magic does happen on this campus every day. It happens in our classrooms, communities, and in the minds of our students,” said Hagan. It also happens in our minds as we reflect on why we are here and what we do.” Hagan also shared his enthusiasm about new projects on campus and how “in demand” the university has become in recent years with enrollment applications and admissions, philanthropic support, and the ... Read More
Willie J. Hagan Selected Executive Board Member by the California Campus Compact
California Campus Compact announced on Aug. 10 that its Executive Board has selected two new members: California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) President Willie J. Hagan, and University of San Diego President James T. Harris III. Harris and Hagan are serving three-year terms, beginning retroactively on July 1, 2016. Harris and Hagan are assuming the seats on the board formerly held by Loyola Marymount University President David Burcham and California State University, Channel Islands President Richard Rush. “I know that Jim Harris and Willie Hagan will approach their new roles on the Board with tremendous energy and commitment,” said California Campus Compact chair and ... Read More
CSUDH President Willie J. Hagan inducted into L.A. Hall of Fame during African American Heritage Month celebration
For his role in “reinvigorating” California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) mission for the students and communities it serves, President Willie J. Hagan was honored on Feb. 3 with the City of Los Angeles's Hall of Fame award for “Outstanding Achievement in Education" at its kick off of African American Heritage month in the city. Four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lionel Richie was also honored during the celebration with the “Living Legend Award.” Other inductees into the Hall of Fame were California Board of Equalization Chairman and CSUDH alumnus Jerome Horton ('79, B.S., business administration), and California Court of Appeal Justice Audrey Collins. L.A. ... Read More
