Commencement 2014 was a time for celebration and joy for nearly 3,000 students at California State University, Dominguez Hills, but the event also held a somber reflection to honor four students who died in the past year. During the ceremonies held on May 16 and 17 at the StubHub Center Tennis Stadium, the university awarded four posthumous degrees to Marcela Franco, Tommie Rimmer, Rene Romero and Reyna Diaz-Ramirez. Each had been an active member of student life at the university before their deaths and were well-known for service to their communities. Reyna Diaz-Ramirez, a senior majoring in liberal studies, died in her sleep in late December 2013, a week after completing her final ... Read More
Commencement
After CSUDH: Class of 2014 Commences Next Journey
“Commencement” is defined as “a beginning or start” and for many Toros, their graduation from California State University, Dominguez Hills is just that. Below is a partial listing of students known to have been accepted into post graduate programs or employment. We wish them and the entire Class of 2014 the best in their future endeavors. College of Arts and Humanities History Jessica Patton (Magnum Cum Laude), master's program in history, CSU Fullerton. Philosophy James Crawford, master's program in education with an option in social and cultural analysis, Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling, CSU Long Beach Spanish Blanca Garcia (Magnum Cum ... Read More
Class of 2014: A Snapshot of Featured Graduates
California State University, Dominguez Hills' graduating class of 2014 is remarkable. From future business leaders, scientific researchers, artists and academics, the close to 3,000 degree candidates join the Toro family network to succeed and lead their communities. These are just some of the students who will become the next generation of experts and leaders. Kumar Tiger, 23, B.S., molecular and cellular biology Future scientist Kumar Tiger was heavily involved in campus life at CSUDH, participating in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and the Minority Biomedical Research Support program (MBRS-RISE). In addition, he was the treasurer of the ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Announces Commencement Speakers
California State University, Dominguez Hills is pleased to announce the speakers for its 2014 Commencement Ceremonies, scheduled to take place over two days, Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, at The StubHub Center Tennis Stadium on the university campus. Mr. Bob Blair,Chief Administrative Officer, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center College of Health, Human Services and Nursing 3 p.m., Fri., May 16 Mr. Dan Beckerman, President and CEO, AEG College of Business Administration and Public Policy 6:30 p.m., Fri., May 16 Dr. Geraldine Knatz, Executive Director Port of Los Angeles (retired) Professor of Practice, University of Southern California College of Natural and ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills One of Nation’s Top Universities Granting Degrees to Minorities
California State University, Dominguez Hills is recognized as one of the nation's top 100 universities granting undergraduate and graduate degrees to minority students, according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. In the magazine's “Top 100 Undergraduate Degree Producers” published this month, CSU Dominguez Hills ranked 52nd nationally in total number of bachelor's degrees–and 85th in total number of master's degrees–awarded to minority students during 2011-12, the year of the most current data reported to the U.S. Department of Education. In 2011-12, 1,639 minority students, representing 72 percent of the graduating class, earned their bachelor's degrees from CSU Dominguez ... Read More
