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The primary source of news and information about California State University, Dominguez Hills, its students, faculty, and staff.

Orthotics and Prosthetics

Aspiring Prosthetist Grads Specialize in Empathy

May 19, 2022

Kroener and Bretado making Toro hand signal

For Martha Bretado and Rachel Kroener, the field of prosthetics is about much more than creating new artificial limbs for patients. As people who have physical disabilities themselves, the two students understand the importance of fostering community with their patients, building up their confidence, and showing them life's full range of possibilities. Bretado and Kroener became close friends during their graduate studies in CSUDH's Orthotics and Prosthetics program, having bonded over their shared experiences and passion for the disability community. This semester, they graduate from CSUDH's Orthotics and Prosthetics program with their master's degrees in health sciences with the ... Read More

O&P Society Raises Funds for Physically Challenged Boy to Compete in Triathlon

November 21, 2018

The Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) Society student organization at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) made it possible for 12-year-old Zion Redington, who has ectrodactyly and was born with one finger on each hand and one toe on each foot, to compete in 25th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge Oct. 19-21 in La Jolla, Calif. The O&P Society raised $2,000 for Zion and his mother, Heather Redington-Whitlock, to fly from their home in Franklin, Tenn., to La Jolla, and to register Zion in the triathlon. They also raised enough money to pay for their hotel room, car rental, and expenses. ... Read More

Mark Muller Named New Chair of Orthotics and Prosthetics Department

September 19, 2016

Mark Muller

Mark Muller, CPO, FAAOP, MS, has been named the new chair of the Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), Dean Gary Sayed of the College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing announced. Muller joined CSUDH in 2006, and immediately went to work developing new curricula in gait and biomechanics, along with working to upgrade all course objectives. Prior to CSUDH, Muller worked in private practice in San Diego, served as education manager for Ossur Americas, and taught at Northwestern University P&O Center. He has lectured extensively in the U.S. and is past president of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Muller ... Read More

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Press Releases

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CSUDH Theatre Presents “The Wolves”

November 9, 2023

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CSUDH Presents “Compass: The Past Forges the Future” Dance Concert

October 31, 2023

Text: The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety by Kristoffer Diaz. Directed by Stefani Baez. University Theatre, Oct. 11, 12, 13, and 14 at 7 p.m. CSUDH.edu/theatre/ttickets

CSUDH Presents “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity”

October 4, 2023

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CSUDH in the News

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Daily Breeze: Carson and CSUDH Begin New Paid Mentorship Program

November 22, 2023

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Daily Breeze: Karen Bass Talks Leadership, Civic Engagement at Her Alma Mater, CSU Dominguez Hills

November 16, 2023

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L.A. Times: Earning a Master’s Degree in Prison Now Possible in ‘Groundbreaking’ California Program

November 3, 2023

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Faculty Highlights

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Faculty Highlights: November 2023

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Faculty Highlights: October 2023

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Faculty Highlights: September 2023

Staff Spotlight

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Elizabeth Hernandez

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