#CalStateLA celebrates its fourth cohort of the Prison Graduation Initiative! 🌟
20 incarcerated students graduated this year, preparing them for career readiness and re-entry upon their release from prison.
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#CalStateLA Professor Barry J. Hibbs has been selected to receive the 2026 Karl and Ruth Terzaghi Outstanding Mentor Award from the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG).
“Receiving [the award] is one of the highlights of my career."
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#CalStateLA has acquired the Manuel Gomez Cruz Artwork Collection, helping preserve the legacy of Chicano and an artist who helped shape the movement.
Cruz chronicled the social and political realities of East Los Angeles during a transformative era.
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Can't wait to join y'all this weekend at @lapride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We're proud to stand alongside our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and neighbors as we celebrate belonging, love, identity, and the vibrant LGBTQ community that makes LA stronger.
See you at Pride, on June 14! 🌈
#CalStateLA has honored Omel Nieves. Nieves dedication to expanding education and his unshakable leadership has earned him this prestigious honor. bit.ly/4vewdpm
Join us for Cal State LA’s Juneteenth Celebration: A Celebration of Freedom, Culture, and Community.
Enjoy food from Dulan’s, Black business and organization vendors, line dancing, and a Divine Nine Organization Step Exhibition.
📅 June 11
⏰ 12:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Cal State LA
Cal State LA is proud to support civic participation by serving as a Vote Center for the upcoming Primary Election. 🗳️
Please make sure you visit the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for official Vote Center hours, ballot drop box info, and election details.
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Happy Commencement to Ceremonies 7, 8 and 9! 🥳
For those not joining in person make sure to tune in for our final three ceremonies on our YouTube live stream.
📺 Watch: bit.ly/42KPy5u
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"It is important to me to finish what I started. I like completing things. It’s like shaking hands at the net after a match.”
After beginning her studies in 1961 Billie Jean King has completed her #CalStateLA bachelor's degree in history at the age of 82.
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Ceremony 1: You kicked off the celebration in STYLE! 🤩
🔗 Find photos from all your favorite moments here: bit.ly/42GVE6U
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"You will go from here to dismantle the barriers that exclude and, to that end, you will stand with the poor, the powerless and the voiceless.”
Honorary doctoral candidate Father Boyle inspired students to advocate for and transform their communities.
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Love. Service. Compassion.
Today, #CalStateLA proudly awarded Father Greg Boyle, Founder of @HomeboyInd an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for his lifelong commitment to transforming lives through hope, healing, and community. 🖤💛
#WeAreLA#CalStateLAGrad#Classof2026
This is all a reflection of you. 🎓
Before you cross the stage next week, take a moment to be proud of all that you've accomplished.
We are immensely proud of you! 💛
“I’ve never been to a place that wants you to win so badly.”
PGI has graduated more than 72 students with a 0% recidivism rate among those paroled.
Upon reentry, #CalStateLA Convening supports formerly incarcerated people with tools to succeed.
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On April 29, we invite our community to participate in #DenimDay by wearing denim as a visible statement of support for sexual assault survivors and a stand against victim-blaming.
This year we are proud to expand efforts with on-campus partners to raise awareness and support.
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Only three days left to share your opinions! ⏰
Complete the 15-minute NSSE survey through the personalized link sent to your email for a chance to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card and other prizes!
🚨 Deadline to participate is this Thursday: April 30, 2026.
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