Two highly regarded college rankings placed California State University, Northridge among the nation’s leaders for impact in the lives of students.

Another year, another festive President’s Picnic. On Aug. 29, students, faculty and staff gathered at Bayramian Hall Lawn to ring in the academic year with music, food and outdoor games such as Jenga, Cornhole and Connect 4. Posted signs that said “Take a seat, get out of the heat” and “Mmm tacos,” enticed students to take a break and enjoy each other’s company.

California State University, Northridge microbiologist Cristian Ruiz Rueda has dedicated his career to developing novel ways of preventing and treating infectious diseases caused by bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics. 

Documentaries will take the spotlight in California State University, Northridge’s Fall 2024 Cinematheque series, which begins September 18th and runs through December 4th. The Wednesday night screenings are free and open to the public.

Matadors got back to it with the start of fall 2024 classes. This year, CSUN welcomes nearly 12,000 new students to campus, including an estimated 5,500 first-time freshmen.

About 1,000 new freshmen are settling into their new homes this week at the University Park Apartments and Suites on the north side of campus. Saturday, Aug. 24 was move-in day for many students, who arrived toting suitcases, comfy pillows and mini-fridges.

CSUN has its very own tradition for students who wish to mark significant achievements. It’s called “The Tradition of the Rose.”

There are more than 4,000 nonprofits in the San Fernando Valley and, if Alejandra Acuña has her way, California State University, Northridge faculty, staff and students will be working with each and every one of those organizations to ensure they are successful in transforming the communities they serve.

Karroum, a rising senior, and Khan, a graduate student studying public health, spoke with CSUN Newsroom about their roles. The conversation shed light on how deeply personal experiences influence their approaches to leadership and the upcoming projects they are passionate about this academic year, such as unity among students.

Amidst bustling sidewalks, buzzing classrooms and students’ full calendars of extracurriculars, a sanctuary and workshop beckons from the Sequoia Courtyard, within Sequoia Hall. Established in 2022 in the College of Health and Human Development, CSUN’s Tea Haven promotes stress management and supports mental health using creative arts modalities.