Cal State LA Magazine
Cover Story
And Here I Stand
The Investiture of President Berenecea Johnson Eanes
Cal State LA celebrates the Investiture of President Berenecea Johnson Eanes, honoring her trailblazing leadership, vision for equity, and commitment to transforming lives through education.
Building a
Community
Cal State LA’s celebration week, anchored by the Investiture of President Berenecea Johnson Eanes, united students, alumni, and community partners across Los Angeles. Through a civic gathering and a campus celebration, the university celebrated its role as a cornerstone of access, equity, and empowerment for the communities it serves.
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University News
A Campus Like No Other
The University opens the nation’s first on-site bachelor’s degree campus for incarcerated students at the California Institution for Men, expanding its transformative Prison Graduation Initiative.
University News
A Stage of
Stars
Cal State LA celebrates more than 5,500 graduates at the Shrine Auditorium, honoring resilience, creativity, and community with special recognitions for Ken Jeong, Jo Koy, Kevin Xu, and Christine Devine.
Alumni
Billie Jean King
The University unveils a bronze statue honoring tennis legend and alumna Billie Jean King, celebrating her legacy of excellence, equality, and lifelong connection to her alma mater.
Across the Community
Student Success
Trending
Upwards
Cal State LA ASI President Arwa Hammad, one of the youngest student leaders in university history, is inspiring peers and civic leaders with her vision for transparency, advocacy, and inclusive leadership.
Alumni
In The Long Run
Cal State LA alumnus J.T. Chestnut completes the Abbott World Marathon Majors and celebrates five years of sobriety, marking an inspiring journey of resilience, recovery, and purpose.






