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Cal State LA receives grant to create an employment program for formerly incarcerated college graduates

Cal State LA has received a $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to establish a Prison to Careers Equity Pathway program that will link formerly incarcerated college graduates with regional employers and community organizations to work toward achieving an equitable workforce. Read more about the grant.

TVFM student included as nominee for 74th American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards

In 2023, after an eight-year hiatus from his studies at Cal State LA, Jaime Diaz returned to the Television, Film, and Media Studies program within the College of Arts and Letters. In the year since resuming his academic journey, Diaz is one of three student nominees for the Anne V. Coates Award for Student Editing. The winner of the student editing category will be announced on March 3 at the 74th ACE Eddie Awards, one of the longest-running awards shows in the entertainment industry. The student editing competition is named in honor of the late Anne V. Coates, best known for her Oscar-winning work editing the film Lawrence of Arabia. Read more about Jaime’s journey.

Black History Month at Cal State LA

Join us for a month of “Resurgence and Renewal” as we celebrate local artists, Black-owned businesses, cultural identity, and the courageous efforts of students, staff, faculty, and alumni. The Pan-African Studies Department, the Alumni Association, the Division of Student Life, and other campus departments have joined together to deliver a February full of fun, art, wellness, and important conversations. Visit the Black History Month website for the full calendar listing of events.

Give blood at upcoming American Red Cross blood drives

Students, faculty, staff, and community members can give blood on campus during upcoming American Red Cross blood drives on Feb. 1 and Feb. 15. Learn more about the blood drives.

Income tax filing services offered by Cal State LA VITA

The College of Business and Economics’ Department of Accounting, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, is offering Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to low- and moderate-income individuals. The free VITA program will run each Saturday through April 13. Visit the Cal State LA VITA website for more information.

Golden Eagle Hoops eye conference playoff path

Cal State LA men’s basketball propelled its way into the national conversation with the program’s best start, earning the team’s first national ranking since 2000. The 14-5 (9-4 CCAA) Golden Eagles currently sit in a share of second place. Meanwhile, the 9-9 (6-7 CCAA) women’s hoops squad is tied for the conference’s final playoff spot and is just one game back of fourth place. Both teams have nine conference games remaining, five of which will be played at the University Gym. Tickets can be purchased on the Cal State LA Athletics website.

Cal State LA soars into top 10 of LEARFIELD Cup fall standings

Propelled by volleyball’s spectacular run to its first national championship title and NCAA appearances for men’s and women’s soccer, Cal State LA Athletics secured a program-best eighth-place standing out of 155 NCAA Division II programs in the final fall season rankings of the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup. Points toward Directors’ Cup standings are awarded based on each institution’s finish in NCAA Championships.

Silverman Gallery ‘Earth and Ember’ features alumni artwork

The Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery at Cal State LA presents a ceramic exhibition titled “Earth and Ember” on display through Feb. 22, featuring works by ceramic artists, including alumni and internationally renowned artists who contributed to ceramic education. Learn more about the ceramic exhibition.