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Cal State LA graduate student receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

Edgar Yak-De Padua, a first-generation college student and mathematics scholar, has been selected to receive the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement and will be named a Hearst Foundations Scholar.

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Cal State LA graduate student receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

Edgar Yak-De Padua, a first-generation college student and mathematics scholar, has been selected to receive the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement and will be named a Hearst Foundations Scholar.

About Edgar

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MESA STEM Day at Cal State LA opens pathways to STEM careers

Cal State LA welcomed more than 407 middle and high school students for its 22nd annual MESA STEM Day on Saturday,...

EagleCon brings science fiction, fantasy, and career exploration to Cal State LA

Cal State LA hosted its annual EagleCon, a student-centered sci-fi and fantasy convention, in the University-Student...

Cal State LA earns Seal of Excelencia recertification, reaffirming its commitment to student success

Cal State LA has earned recertification of the Seal of Excelencia, a national certification recognizing colleges and...

Cal State LA hosts 54th Annual Association for Ethnic Studies Conference

The Association for Ethnic Studies (AES) celebrated its 54th annual conference, themed “For the People: A Loving...

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MESA STEM Day at Cal State LA opens pathways to STEM careers

Cal State LA welcomed more than 407 middle and high school students for its 22nd annual MESA STEM Day on Saturday,...

EagleCon brings science fiction, fantasy, and career exploration to Cal State LA

Cal State LA hosted its annual EagleCon, a student-centered sci-fi and fantasy convention, in the University-Student...

Cal State LA earns Seal of Excelencia recertification, reaffirming its commitment to student success

Cal State LA has earned recertification of the Seal of Excelencia, a national certification recognizing colleges and universities that demonstrate sustained efforts to improve outcomes for Latino students while advancing student success for all. Cal State LA is among...

Cal State LA hosts 54th Annual Association for Ethnic Studies Conference

The Association for Ethnic Studies (AES) celebrated its 54th annual conference, themed “For the People: A Loving...

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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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