A longtime leader in helping students ascend the economic ladder, CSU Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has earned another accolade for elevating students’ socio-economic trajectory. The California Mobility Index (CMI), announced today by the College Futures Foundation, names CSUDH second in the state for delivering on the promise of economic mobility for California learners from low- and moderate-income backgrounds. “CSUDH’s mission and cultural ethos are rooted in the power of education to transform students’ lives,” said CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham. “This recognition is a testament to our success in giving every student the opportunity to thrive and achieve their fullest ... Read More
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AG Bonta Sees Service Learning in Action during CSUDH Visit
CA Attorney General Rob Bonta visited Teddy’s Pantry on the CSUDH campus on Feb. 6 to see how College Corps fellows are making a difference in the lives of students facing food insecurity and other challenges that affect their academic success and overall wellbeing. The pantry is part of a broader umbrella of services available through the Toro CARE program, which provides critical support for students’ basic needs—food, housing, mental health services, and emergency financial assistance—and removes barriers that can impede academic, emotional, or social progress. College Corps fellows and other volunteers help students get the food they need at the pantry through a system that ... Read More
SITE Awards Honor Local Computer Science Teachers
The Snap Inc. Institute for Technology and Education (SITE) at CSUDH honored three local primary and secondary teachers for outstanding achievement in curriculum development and commitment to equitable and engaging computer science education during the second annual SITE Awards held on campus on Dec. 2. Housed within the College of Education (COE), SITE was founded in 2022 with a $5 million gift from Snap Inc. and a transformational mission of making computer science an integral part of K-12 education in Los Angeles. “We’re here today to celebrate three amazing local K-12 teachers,” said Mike Karlin, director of institute and host of the SITE awards event. “As a former K-12 teacher, I ... Read More
First Gen College Celebration Highlights Generational Success
Hundreds of students, staff, and faculty gathered on Nov. 7 for the sixth annual First Gen College Celebration to honor the accomplishments of CSUDH’s first-generation students. But this year also marked a new beginning for the development of support strategies for a campus community that is so central to the university’s mission and values. Mayra Soriano, associate VP for student success and belonging at CSUDH, says that the university’s recent membership in the FirstGen Forward Network has been critical to providing even greater resources for meeting the unique challenges that first-generation students face. “For this year’s event, I started to look at how we as an institution can ... Read More
EXP Helps High School Students Find New Pathways for Career Success
The nonprofit group EXP—The Opportunity Engine held its GPS Your Future event at CSUDH on Nov. 7, bringing to campus about 400 juniors and seniors from 15 Los Angeles and Orange County high schools to participate in its annual career discovery event. Participants got a first-hand look at college life, the diverse range of career options available to them, and the opportunity to meet industry professionals during a networking lunch and Shark Tank-style “entrepreneur experience.” Founded in 1999, EXP bridges the gap between education and industry to better prepare them for college, work, and life success through innovative career readiness programs, says EXP’s CEO Mary ... Read More
