Fourteen students recently were chosen as recipients of CSUN Alumni scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year. On Sept. 23, all were recognized at the annual Virtual CSUN Alumni Scholarship Celebration for receiving what could turn out to become a life-changing gift. For at least one student, it already…
Science helped California Gov. Gavin Newsom handily beat back a recall attempt last month, and California State University, Northridge political science professor Boris Ricks expects science to continue to play a key role in politics over the next year, including the 2022 midterm elections. More than 700,000 Americans…
“Freshman year was the hardest transitional period of my life,” Jessica Steiner said. Struggling with self-confidence and unsure of her career path, the CSUN student felt so overwhelmed and isolated that she’d retreat to her car to eat lunch alone. By the second semester, with no support system…
As the first African American to serve as a dean of engineering in the California State University system, Alfonso F. “Rick” Ratcliffe felt obligated — and made it his life’s mission — to support minority students in engineering. Ratcliffe devoted most of his career, first as professor and…