So, who caught one of the tennis balls that Billie Jean King hit into the crowd during her Commencement ceremony? That was truly one of the most joyful—and unique—moments I have experienced during all my years attending Commencement. Billie Jean, who is 82 years...

Cal State LA concluded Commencement week at the Shrine Auditorium by honoring double alumna Capri Maddox with the Presidential Award during the ninth and final college-based ceremony at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Maddox serves as executive director of the Los...

Omel Nieves was not alone in his journey to becoming a distinguished trial attorney, civic leader, and champion of educational opportunity. He credited his parents, teachers, mentors, boosters, and his 1983 national championship basketball team—among others—for...