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Under Governor Newsom’s California Model, Cal State LA expands bachelor’s degree program to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

Governor Gavin Newsom unveils San Quentin’s new Learning Center as Cal State LA launches its Prison Graduation Initiative at the facility, offering a bachelor’s degree program under California’s new rehabilitation model.

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Under Governor Newsom’s California Model, Cal State LA expands bachelor’s degree program to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

Governor Gavin Newsom unveils San Quentin’s new Learning Center as Cal State LA launches its Prison Graduation Initiative at the facility, offering a bachelor’s degree program under California’s new rehabilitation model.

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Cal State LA joins statewide network to monitor biodiversity and climate impacts

Cal State LA is joining a major statewide initiative to monitor biodiversity and better understand how climate change...

Cal State LA professor collaborates on national project to prevent substance use among youth in foster care

A Cal State LA professor is helping launch a national collaborative effort to prevent substance use among youth in...

President Berenecea Johnson Eanes highlights power of mentorship at FEMME 2026 women’s leadership retreat

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes did not go it alone on her way to becoming the first woman president of Cal State LA. She...

Cal State LA conference highlights growing movement to rebuild bilingual teacher preparation in California

Cal State LA will host the second annual (Re)rooting Bilingual Education Conference on Saturday, March 21, a gathering...

Headlines

Cal State LA joins statewide network to monitor biodiversity and climate impacts

Cal State LA is joining a major statewide initiative to monitor biodiversity and better understand how climate change...

Cal State LA professor collaborates on national project to prevent substance use among youth in foster care

A Cal State LA professor is helping launch a national collaborative effort to prevent substance use among youth in...

President Berenecea Johnson Eanes highlights power of mentorship at FEMME 2026 women’s leadership retreat

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes did not go it alone on her way to becoming the first woman president of Cal State LA. She had a handful of mentors who guided her along her journey. Whenever she found herself in a difficult situation, insightful advice was just a phone...

Cal State LA conference highlights growing movement to rebuild bilingual teacher preparation in California

Cal State LA will host the second annual (Re)rooting Bilingual Education Conference on Saturday, March 21, a gathering...

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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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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