CSUN President Erika D. Beck, faculty and staff volunteers kicked off the new academic year September 3 with students at the President’s Picnic.

Host Carmen Ramos Chandler continues her conversation with Irvin Rendon, manager of CSUN’s DREAM Center, which provides resources and services to undocumented students, mixed status families, staff, faculty, allies and future undocumented students while fostering a more inclusive campus community.

This summer, the university welcomed Chad Hilligus, the new executive and artistic director of the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya).

CSUN stands out for its affordability, with one of the lowest undergraduate tuition rates on the Top 25 list and the lowest among California schools.

Sometimes, it’s the little things that can stand in the way of a student truly fulfilling their career dreams.

Students brought the first week of school energy back to campus on the first day of the fall semester, August 26, 2026. Check out the photos and welcome back!