President Thomas A. Parham did not sugarcoat the opening of his virtual 2020 Fall Convocation address. He reminded the more than 300 attendees who logged in to the Sept. 15 virtual meeting of the many unprecedented challenges the nation is currently facing and “the most extraordinary of circumstances” in which the semester began, but also reflected on the resilience the campus community has shown since COVID-19 reshaped the academic world. “Despite all of the chaos and turmoil of our times, I am pleased to report that CSUDH enrollment remains strong,” he said. “Toro Nation continues to grow and prosper, and while the pandemic may have slowed our momentum, the university’s future has never ... 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
Skye Harris Honored with 2020 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
CSUDH undergraduate Skye Harris’ educational pathway has not been a traditional one, but she has overcome every obstacle placed in her path and is set to graduate with a degree in sociology in spring 2021. For her hard work and persistence, Harris has been named the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) recipient of the 2020 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. The award is the California State University’s highest recognition of student achievement, providing annual scholarships to one student on each CSU campus who demonstrates superior academic performance, personal accomplishments, community service, and financial need. “It's really an honor to be getting ... Read More
LEAD Retreat Connects Student Leaders Statewide
Every year, the Office of Student Life (OSL) hosts the LEAD Retreat, a three-day/two-night off-campus retreat that brings together CSUDH student club and organization leaders to develop a support network, explore leadership tenets, and build partnerships. Knowing this year's event would be in a virtual format, OSL decided to do things a little differently – not only adapting the experience to Zoom, but creating an all-new finale activity that allowed students to connect with others across California. Assistant Dean of Students Anna Liza Garcia says that her goal with the LEAD Retreat is always to help students feel connected and create new opportunities. For her and the OSL team, the main ... Read More
Philip Vieira Receives NSF Grant to Advance Skills in STEM Education Research
Philip Vieira, associate professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant totaling more than $228,000. Created for early- and mid-career researchers, the funding will enable Vieira to conduct rigorous fundamental research in STEM education by examining retention among students in STEM majors through a First-Year Seminar course. Vieria’s project is funded through NSF’s Education and Human Resources Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER) program. “This grant an important first step in developing a robust research program in STEM education on our campus in order to support ... Read More
