California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has been ranked 10th in the CollegeNET, Inc., 2020 Social Mobility Index (SMI), a significant advancement from last year’s ranking of 20th in this annual assessment of institutions or higher education across the nation. CollegeNET used data-driven analysis to rank 1,449 four-year colleges and universities according to how effectively they enroll students from low-income backgrounds, and graduate them into well-paying jobs. A university’s ranking is based on five variables, tuition, student economic background, graduation rates, early career salary, and university endowment, although the variables are not weighted equally. The ... Read More
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CSUDH Rises in Several 2021 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
(Carson, CA) California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) continues to rise in national rankings, this time appearing in a number of U.S. News & World Report 2021 “Best College” Regional Universities West ranking lists, including “Top Public School,” “Top Performers on Social Mobility,” and “Best Undergraduate Teaching.” U.S. News & World Report evaluates more than 1,400 colleges and universities across the nation, and ranks them based on institution type, such as national universities, liberal arts colleges, and regional colleges, and a number of measurements, from graduation rates and social mobility to academic reputation and faculty resources. Overall, CSUDH tied ... Read More
Virtual Graduation Celebration Honors Toro Class of 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may have postponed commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020, but California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) still found a way to celebrate its graduates with a week-long Virtual Graduation Celebration. Given the task of quickly creating a series of online and virtual events to celebrate Toro grads, several departments teamed up and got to work. The effort was led by the CSUDH Office of Ceremonies and Events, with staff from the Office of Student Life (OSL), communications, alumni, the Academic Affairs Division, and DHTV all pitching in. “None of us had ever done anything like this before,” says Marilyn McPoland, director of Ceremonies and ... Read More
CSUDH Ranks in Top 50 Nationally for Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred to Minority Students
(Carson, CA) Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine has ranked California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) 48th in the nation for conferring bachelor’s degrees to minority students. This year, the university improved its ranking in all minority group categories that combine academic disciplines. A respected magazine for reporting on diversity in higher education, Diverse publishes its Top 100 Degree Producers list each year, providing data-driven evidence related to college access in the United States among African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American student populations. CSUDH has consistently appeared on the rankings, which provides a breakdown by minority ... Read More
Olympic Gold Medalist Carmelita Jeter Bestowed Honorary Doctorate During 2019 Commencement
For her athletic achievements, contributions to the sport of track and field, and her dedication to her community, Olympic Gold medalist and California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumna Carmelita Jeter was bestowed a California State University Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during CSUDH's Commencement on May 17 and 18. This year, the Class of 2019 enjoyed a more intimate graduation experience in the Dignity Health Sports Park’s Tennis Stadium with stands full of family and friends cheering on the graduates. The more than 3,600 graduates listened to words of well wishes, personal reflections, and insightful advice from six CSUDH alumni keynote speakers during six ... Read More
