Cynthia Perry and her daughter, Keisha Keller began attending California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) together as business administration majors in the fall of 2014. As they progressed in their studies, the strength of their relationship and “friendship” always helped them support each other to achieve their academic goals, and on May 16, 2016, when the close-knit mother and daughter faced unthinkable tragedy, their bond is what helped them stay strong, sustaining them in the face of deep sorrow. Keller had gone to bed the night before, anticipating taking her last final exam the next day. She was excited about the prospect of donning a cap and gown later that week during ... Read More
Computer Science
University Receives $2.5 Million to Increase Number of Students Studying Computer Science
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is a partner campus on three National Science Foundation (NSF) grants totaling $2.5 million to continue their success in increasing the number of Hispanic and other underserved students studying computer science. The lead grant is a five-year, $2 million Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI) award. CAHSI is a grassroots effort to increase the number of Hispanic students who pursue degrees in the computer science and engineering. The alliance is composed of the member institutions: CSUDH; Florida International University; New Mexico State University; Texas A&M-Corpus Christi; University of Houston-Downtown; ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills and Partners Receive NSF Computer Science Grants totalling $2.5 million
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is a partner campus on three National Science Foundation (NSF) grants totaling $2.5 million to continue its success in increasing the number of Hispanic and other underserved students studying computer science. The lead grant is a five-year, $2 million Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI) award. CAHSI is composed of more than 10 member institutions: CSUDH; Florida International University; New Mexico State University; Texas A&M-Corpus Christi; University of Houston-Downtown; University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; and the University of Texas at El Paso. “We have developed several initiatives through CASHI ... Read More
Computer Science Department Recognized for Providing Greater Access, Support Student
The Computer Science Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills has been singled out in a report by The Campaign for College Opportunity for "Demonstrated Excellence" related to practices it has implemented to provide greater access and support student success for its majors. The report, "Needed: Sy(STEM)ic Response, How California's Public Colleges and Universities are Key to Strengthening the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Health Workforce," found that California ranked at the bottom of states in graduating STEM and health majors to fill available entry-level positions. Cited factors affecting colleges and universities' ability to graduate more ... Read More
Tori Correia Honored with ‘2016 Inspirational Spirit Award’
Tori Correia's passion and dedication to addressing injustice and helping others are traits that have been long recognized by her family and friends, particularly her late mother and her Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. sisters at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)–all of whom have played a critical role in developing that strength within her. Today, the depth of Correia's character is frequently recognized off campus, most recently by the Torrance Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce, which honored her Feb. 24 with the “2016 Inspirational Spirt Award” at the 19th Annual Black History Celebration. “I was ... Read More
