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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.

Cal State LA Day at City Hall

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Super Sunday

A person speaks through a microphone from behind a podium.

Campus Day at Cal State LA

A person dancing with others during a sunny day.

Community Weekend

Edward James Olmos and Cal State LA President Berenecea Johnson Eanes.

Community Parades

Two people riding in the back of a car during a parade.

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University News

A Campus Like No Other

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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.
A collage of three commencement speakers.

Alumni

Billie Jean King

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.

Student Success

Trending

Upwards

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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.
Cal State LA alumnus JT Chestnut holds up an Abbott World Marathon Majors medal featuring all six cities after completing the marathon series.