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At 82, Billie Jean King earns Cal State LA history degree and inspires Class of 2026

Tennis legend receives bachelor’s degree after 65-year academic journey.

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Billie Jean King hits a tennis ball with a racquet on stage.

At 82, Billie Jean King earns Cal State LA history degree and inspires Class of 2026

Tennis legend receives bachelor’s degree after 65-year academic journey.

About Billie Jean King

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Father Gregory Boyle receives honorary doctorate from Cal State LA for decades of community transformation

In the face of despair and destruction, Father Gregory Boyle offered hope and a path to rebuild lives and communities....

As we look forward to Commencement, we take a glance at Cal State LA’s productive 2025-26 year

The future looks bright for Cal State LA’s Class of 2026. Next week’s Commencement ceremonies at the historic Shrine...

Cal State LA Honors College student named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar

Cal State LA student Mark Raspopov has been named a 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious...

Cal State LA students earn top honors at CSU Student Research Competition

Three Cal State LA students received top awards at the 40th Annual California State University (CSU) Student Research...

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Father Gregory Boyle receives honorary doctorate from Cal State LA for decades of community transformation

In the face of despair and destruction, Father Gregory Boyle offered hope and a path to rebuild lives and communities....

As we look forward to Commencement, we take a glance at Cal State LA’s productive 2025-26 year

The future looks bright for Cal State LA’s Class of 2026. Next week’s Commencement ceremonies at the historic Shrine...

Cal State LA Honors College student named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar

Cal State LA student Mark Raspopov has been named a 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate awards in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation...

Cal State LA students earn top honors at CSU Student Research Competition

Three Cal State LA students received top awards at the 40th Annual California State University (CSU) Student Research...

Cal State LA Magazine

Fall 2025 Issue – Cal State LA’s celebration week, anchored by the Investiture of President Berenecea Johnson Eanes, united students, alumni, and community partners across Los Angeles. Through a civic gathering and a campus celebration, the university celebrated its role as a cornerstone of access, equity, and empowerment for the communities it serves.

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President Eanes and Eddie the Eagle pose for a photo together.

Cal State LA Magazine

Fall 2025 Issue – Cal State LA had plenty to celebrate in 2025—from the combined Convocation and Investiture of President Berenecea Johnson Eanes to the opening of a campus dedicated to serving incarcerated students, and from the campus visit by alumnus Edward James Olmos to the Commencement ceremonies featuring honorary doctorate recipients Ken Jeong, Jo Koy, and Kevin Xu. Relive our community’s numerous accomplishments by clicking through the latest online edition of the Cal State LA Magazine!

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Cal State LA Magazine

Fall 2025 Issue – Cal State LA had plenty to celebrate in 2025—from the combined Convocation and Investiture of President Berenecea Johnson Eanes to the opening of a campus dedicated to serving incarcerated students, and from the campus visit by alumnus Edward James Olmos to the Commencement ceremonies featuring honorary doctorate recipients Ken Jeong, Jo Koy, and Kevin Xu. Relive our community’s numerous accomplishments by clicking through the latest online edition of the Cal State LA Magazine!

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