$249K National Science Foundation Grant to Send Students to Australia to Study Climate Change

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California State University, Dominguez Hills associate professor of biology Terry McGlynn has been awarded a three-year $249,922 National Science Foundation (NSF) International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) grant to establish the Fire, Carbon, and Climate Change in Australia … [Read more...]

University to Host Connecting Women to Power Conference

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In partnership with the California State Board of Equalization Office of Chairman Jerome Horton (Class of ’79, B.S., business administration), the California Legislative Women’s Caucus, the Southern California Minority Business Development Council, and the Bridges Community Economic Development … [Read more...]

Marcela Franco: CSUDH Victim of Santa Monica Shootings Embraced Toro Spirit

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California State University, Dominguez Hills faculty, staff, students and alumni are mourning the loss of student Marcela Franco, who died on Sunday, June 9, from wounds sustained as a victim of a one-man shooting that took place in various locations in Santa Monica on Friday, June 7.  Six people … [Read more...]

Campus as a Living Lab: Classroom Collaboration with Physical Plant Gets Attention of CSU Board of Trustees

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In April, the California State University announced the establishment of the CSU “Campus as a Living Lab” grant program to fund innovative classroom sustainability projects that merge academics and facilities management to provide students with high impact, hands-on learning.  At its May board … [Read more...]

Dr. Willie J. Hagan Named Permanent President of CSU Dominguez Hills

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The California State University Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Willie J. Hagan as the permanent president of California State University, Dominguez Hills, effective immediately. Hagan has served as interim president since June 2012. “To say I am honored to have been appointed as president of … [Read more...]

Student Highlights: May 2013

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In this section we recognize the honors and activities that our students accomplish outside the classroom.   College of Arts and Humanities Amy Blair and Laura Murphy, students majoring in negotiation, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, developed a folk dance and yoga class as a way of … [Read more...]

Class of 2013: Just the Beginning

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For thousands of Toros, the end of the spring 2013 semester marked the completion of their degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. Many will now enter the workforce for the first time, or seek to change their careers thanks to their newly minted degrees. For still others, the academic road … [Read more...]

Faculty Highlights: May 2013

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Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. We feature those accomplishments in this section.   College of Arts and Humanities Nancy … [Read more...]

Alumni Among List of 2013 Commencement Speakers

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California State University, Dominguez Hills is pleased to announce the speakers for its 2013 Commencement Ceremonies, scheduled to take place over two days, Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, at The Home Depot Center Tennis Stadium on the university campus. “It is an honor to welcome such … [Read more...]

Male Success Alliance Summit Working to Reverse Statistics among Young Men of Color

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African American and Hispanic boys and men experience a higher risk of incarceration, a persistent disparity in academic achievement, an increased likelihood of being unemployed, and a higher rate of death than their white counterparts. Committed to changing these statistics, California State … [Read more...]