(Carson, CA) - California State University, Dominguez Hills will be honored with two Higher Education Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards for its efforts in environmental conservation and sustainability during the 2014 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference, held from June 16-20 at San Diego State University (SDSU). Presented to campuses of the California State University and University of California, the Higher Education Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practices Awards showcase model projects within the systems in the areas of green building design, climate control and lighting retrofit, water efficiency, energy use tracking, waste ... Read More
Administration
Commencement 2014: A Celebration of Hope, Perseverance and Grit
Their faces filled with joy, relief and just a hint of hesitation, close to 3,000 students crossed the stage in the 2014 California State University, Dominguez Hills Commencement ceremonies as loved ones, faculty and university staff elatedly cheered them on. Over the span of two days–on May 16 and 17 at the StubHub Center Tennis Stadium– the five college-based commencement ceremonies highlighted students' diversity, perseverance and incredible drive to succeed and accomplish their goals, as well as congratulations and words of wisdom and advice from a variety of speakers. “This is a very special place” With the largest number of graduates–nearly 700–the College of Health, Human ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Names J. Kim McNutt as Dean of College of Extended and International Education
After a national search, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has selected J. Kim McNutt as dean of its College of Extended and International Education, effective July 1. “We are very pleased to have Mr. McNutt join our leadership team,” Ellen Junn, CSUDH provost and vice president for academic affairs, said. “His years of experience in the area of continuing education is impressive and will serve the college and university well.” McNutt comes to CSU Dominguez Hills from Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) in Texas where he served as assistant vice president of adult and continuing education for the university's Weekend College units in San Antonio and Houston. ... Read More
CSUDH Inaugurates 10th President: ‘We are Fulfilling America’s Promise’
In an affair filled with promise and hope, California State University, Dominguez Hills celebrated the investiture of President Willie J. Hagan on May 2. Standing in front of an audience of 450 attendees which included faculty, staff, students, political figures and notable community members, Hagan delivered his inaugural address during the ceremony on the campus' North Lawn. “I cannot help but be humbled by the small role I have been given the privilege to play,” Hagan said. “I promise to do everything in my power to live up to the responsibilities of this position and to work collaboratively with the great faculty, staff and students at this university and in this outstanding ... Read More
Time Magazine Lists CSU Dominguez Hills among Nation’s Top Universities for Accessibility, Affordability
California State University, Dominguez Hills is listed among the top colleges and universities in the country according to a Time Magazine ranking that is based on criteria the White House plans to use to assess how well institutions serve students. Placing the highest importance on graduation rates, tuition and the percentage of students who receive federal Pell Grants, CSU Dominguez Hills ranked 29th among 100 schools that topped the Time Magazine list. Update: Due to Time adding more colleges to their data set, CSU Dominguez Hills is now 33rd on the list “When you focus on what's right, like affordable access and quality education, community service and student success it's not ... Read More
