Morgan Sjoerdsma
Morgan Sjoerdsma, who is the most decorated golfer in Cal State LA history, has consistently set new standards for excellence during her...
Cal State LA golfer Morgan Sjoerdsma becomes university’s first three-time Academic All-American
LOS ANGELES -- For the third straight year, Cal State LA's Morgan Sjoerdsma has received a big academic achievement, and this one is the...
Cal State LA receives grant to create program to support AANHPI students
Cal State LA has received a $370,000 state grant to develop a new program focused on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander...
Jordan O’Kelley
Jordan O’Kelley had made notable strides in the arts by the time he arrived at Cal State LA at the age of 14. He was a published author,...
Janneth Najera
Until she took her first Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies class, Janneth Najera never felt like her college courses and professors spoke...
Marshall Mitchell
At 71 years old, Marshall Mitchell will earn his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an option in management later this...
Christine Figueroa
Christine Figueroa likens themself and their collegiate career to a Roomba. “You know those little vacuum cleaners that bump into the wall...
Vedagna Sarabu
Vedagna Sarabu hopes to become a lawyer to help make a difference in her community, advocating for those who need legal assistance or...
Stellina Ao
Stellina Ao was rollerblading through her Cerritos neighborhood when she ran into a neighbor. Their conversation led to Ao explaining her...
Jorge Rivas-Raygoza
Jorge Rivas-Raygoza did not dance for about four years. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles from Mexico in the late 1990s, a teenaged...
Cal State LA alumna selected for Disney selective writing program
Cal State LA alumna Jaleese Ramos has been selected to participate in the Disney Entertainment Television’s 2024 Writing Program. A...
13 Cal State LA students receive prestigious pre-doctoral scholarships
A group of 13 Cal State LA students recently received the 2023-2024 Sally Casanova pre-doctoral scholar awards, which are granted each...
Cal State LA computer science major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
Patrick Emmanuel Sangalang, a computer science major in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at Cal State LA,...
Stacey Lau
Stacey Lau wants to see the nation’s food systems become more sustainable, ethical and affordable. And after years of studying food...
Rosa Maldonado
Rosa Maldonado received a Master of Arts in Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies from Cal State LA’s College of Ethnic Studies with a 3.8 GPA...
Maria Klariza Tan Madrazo
Maria Klariza Tan Madrazo received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with magna cum laude honors from the College of Engineering,...
Ashley Briggs
Ashley Briggs received a Bachelor of Arts in Pan-African Studies with cum laude honors from the College of Ethnic Studies. Briggs served...
Cindy Nguyen
Aspiring biochemist, Cindy Nguyen is on a mission to discover new ways to treat diseases using stem cell therapies. The 19-year-old...
John Eleby
John Eleby graduated from Cal State LA’s College of Natural and Social Sciences with a Master of Arts in Sociology during Commencement...
Joseph Lee
Joseph Lee received a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from Cal State LA’s College of Arts and Letters. He also received a...
Edie Markovich
With the drive and determination of an open water ultra-marathon swimmer, Edie Markovich is propelling her way to becoming a professor in...
Pratima Sherpa
When Pratima Sherpa graduated from Cal State LA in May, it was the culmination of a long journey many never believed was possible. Growing...
Seven Cal State LA students receive prestigious pre-doctoral scholarships
A group of seven Cal State LA students was selected for the 2022-23 Sally Casanova pre-doctoral scholar awards, which are granted each...
Cal State LA social work major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
Miquelle McCarthy, a social work major at Cal State LA, is passionate about serving others and working with young children. “The profound...
Erick Rojas-Torres
Cal State LA graduate determined to use engineering to solve biomedical problems.
William Tuyor
Cal State LA graduate seeks to empower through nutrition.
Ashley Hernandez
First-generation Cal State LA graduate to help increase access to higher education.
Mylissa Magallanes
Cal State LA MBA graduate celebrates degree in honor of father’s memory.
Nicole Flennaugh
Cal State LA graduate, basketball player seeks to tell untold stories through film.
Stacie Searcy-Ernsdorf
Cal State LA graduate finds passion for helping children through special education.
Richard Hu
Cal State LA graduate advocates for Asian American representation, communities
Nikita Mishra
Cal State LA biochemistry graduate seeks to further medical research.
Four Cal State LA students earn prestigious Casanova pre-doctoral scholarships
Four Cal State LA students were selected for the 2021-22 Sally Casanova pre-doctoral scholar awards, which are granted each year to...
Cal State LA nursing major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
First-generation college student Alexandra Martin aspires to help make health care accessible to people in underserved communities. “I...
Jesper Evensen
Marketing graduate heads to Georgetown for master’s degree after excelling on and off the soccer pitch.
Akilah Miller
Graduating chemistry student shines light on the sustainable power of solar cells.
Joel Ramírez
Kinesiology scholar pursues research on motion to help humanity move forward. Next stop: Harvard.
Charmaine Chui
Future lawyer, age 16, seeks to apply psychological insight to improving the criminal justice system.
Laura Hernandez
Theatre graduate taps into talent and passion for storytelling to design immersive worlds.
Nine Cal State LA students receive CSU pre-doctoral scholarships
A group of Cal State LA students was selected for the 2020-21 Sally Casanova pre-doctoral scholar awards, which are granted each year to...
Cal State LA exercise science major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
Lessly Tapia Torres recalls struggling with anxiety and depression during her adolescent years. For her, a university education seemed...
Cal State LA English major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
As a teenager, Isidro Sesmas II struggled with anxiety and dropped out of school. But an inspirational teacher in a high school English...
Cal State LA biochemistry major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
When she was growing up in Guam, Janielle Cuala’s favorite subject was science. But her family didn’t consider that an appropriate field...
Cal State LA alumna to head Planned Parenthood
Cal State LA alumna Dr. Leana Wen has been named president of Planned Parenthood, one of the nation’s largest providers of health care and...
Cal State LA student receives $10,000 U.S. Navy STEM Scholarship
Cal State LA student Moises Aldape was selected by GREAT Minds in STEM™ to receive a $10,000 U.S. Navy STEM Scholarship. The scholarship...
Cal State LA student receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
Anthony Robles never imagined that he would attend a university. As a youth, he was arrested and faced a seemingly bleak future. But...
Cal State L.A. graduate student to receive CSU Student Teaching Award
Los Angeles, CA —Peter Ewing, who is pursuing a master’s degree in the biological sciences program at Cal State L.A, will be recognized...
Cal State L.A. mechanical engineering major wins national student leadership award
Los Angeles, CA – Cal State L.A.’s mechanical engineering major Ernesto Covarrubias has been selected by the GREAT Minds in STEM (GMiS)...
Cal State L.A. anthropology major receives prestigious CSU Trustees award
Now cancer free, D’Agostino excels in academics and research After battling through two cancer surgeries, Justin D'Agostinohas emerged a...
10 students to represent Cal State L.A. in statewide research competition
Research to focus on Chicano studies, anti-cancer drug delivery, new species, emotion enhanced memory, more Covering research...