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September 23, 2022

Cal State LA President Covino to retire in June 2023

The California State University will soon launch a national search for a successor for President William A. Covino, who will retire on June 30, 2023. Read more about the president’s legacy.

President Covino speaks at lectern

College of Ethnic Studies to present a multicultural book fair Sept. 24

Cal State LA’s College of Ethnic Studies is presenting a multicultural children’s book fair, “I Read to See Me: A Celebration of Multicultural Children’s Books,” on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the King Hall Courtyard. Read more about the book fair.

I Read to See Me A Celebration of Multicultural Children's Books
Engagement, Service, and the Public Good

Los Angeles Innocence Project launches at Cal State LA

The Los Angeles Innocence Project at Cal State LA is bringing the fight to free the wrongfully convicted to the University. Read more about LAIP.

LA Innocence Project press conference

Cal State LA Verizon program offers hands-on STEM learning for local youth

Local middle school youth delved into the world of virtual reality, 3D printing, artificial intelligence and robotics as part of the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program. Read more about the hands-on STEM enrichment program.

Two students working on STEM projects while wearing masks
Campus News

Cal State LA social work major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

Miquelle McCarthy, a social work major at Cal State LA, was one of 23 students statewide to receive the 2022 California State University Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. Read more about the award.

Miquelle McCarthy

Cal State LA continues to be recognized in national rankings

Cal State LA continues to be ranked among the top universities in the nation by Washington Monthly and U.S. News & World Report. Read more about the rankings.

Graduates celebrate at Commencement

Cal State LA receives grant supporting education-to-career pipeline

Cal State LA is one of five CSU campuses that will be awarded part of an $18 million grant from the state of California to increase work-based learning in the Los Angeles region. Read more about the grant.

Cal State LA student film to be screened in Landmark Cinemas theaters in Canada

Television, film, and media studies students Bryan Harris and Lynn Nguyen's short film "Peace of Mind" will be shown in theaters at Landmark Cinemas in Canada through the end of the year as part of the Coca-Cola Refreshing Films competition. Read more about the student film.

Frame from the student film showing a sad woman

Student underwater robotics team finish in top 10 in international competition

A team of students from the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology placed eighth in the 2022 RoboSub international competition. Read more about the team.

Robosub team
Community Focus

Cal State LA welcomes LEAD California to its one-year campus residency

LEAD California, formerly known as California Campus Compact, is serving a one-year residency at Cal State LA. LEAD California is a state-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing civic and community engagement. Read more about the residency.

Alumni Spotlight

You are invited to celebrate We Are LA: The Campaign for Cal State LA

Please join President William A. Covino at a brunch on Saturday, Oct. 22, celebrating the success of We Are LA: The Campaign for Cal State LA and the donors who made it possible. Read more about the campaign celebration event.

We Are LA

Statue of tennis great Billie Jean King installed on campus

A bronze statue of Cal State LA alumna, tennis great Billie Jean King has been installed on the grassy area outside of the Physical Education building. A world champion athlete and global advocate for social justice, King has long fought for equal rights in sports, and more broadly for gender equality as a whole. Read more about the statue.

BJK statue on campus
Athletics

Men’s soccer and women’s volleyball dominate in early season play

Men's soccer and women's volleyball have opened their seasons with strong starts. Read more about the teams and upcoming games.

Men's soccer team celebrating

Cal State LA golfer hosts historic tournament in Nepal

Cal State LA women’s golfer Pratima Sherpa organized the first all-women’s golf tournament in her home country of Nepal this summer. Read more about the tournament.

Pratima Sherpa swinging golf club on course

Khallifah Rosser earns career-best results in summer championships

Cal State LA alumni Khallifah Rosser completed an outstanding series of races at the 2022 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships and 2022 World Track & Field Championships. Read more about Rosser.

Khallifah Rosser
Events
I Read to See Me A Celebration of Multicultural Children's Books

I Read to See Me

September 24, 2022

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

King Hall Courtyard, Cal State LA




We Are LA the campaign for cal state la

We Are LA: Celebrate the Campaign for Cal State LA

October 22, 2022

Reception at 11 a.m.

Brunch and program at 12 p.m.

Greenlee Plaza, Cal State LA



Photo of art exhibit with person looking at it

We Are LA: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation

Exhibit on display through October 22, 2022

Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery, Cal State LA

In the News

Cal State LA College of Ethnic Studies to present ‘I Read to See Me: A Celebration of Multicultural Children’s Books,' Cal State LA Reading Circle (LA Sentinel)

 

South Los Angeles resident receives CSU Trustees' Award (Los Angeles Patch)


`LA For All' Week Begins in Los Angeles (KFI Radio)


Cal State LA continues to shine in U.S. News & World Report rankings (Californer)



How a Middle-School Summer Program Builds Self-Identity With Tech and Mentorship (Yahoo! Finance)


Cal State LA looks to defend NCAA Division II men’s soccer title under new coach (Los Angeles Times)


New LA Innocence Project, Funded By Exoneree, Will Partner With Forensic Scientists To Uncover Wrongful Convictions (Witness LA)

 

National Voter Registration Day at Cal State LA (ABC7 News)


We Are LA The Campaign for Cal State LA

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