From 9/11 and the Russia Ukraine war to the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustice, Cal State Fullerton child development expert Shu-Chen “Jenny” Yen has dedicated her work to helping young children make sense of difficult events through storytelling. Her latest book, “Fire, Fire, Go Away: A Social Story About the Wildfires in Los Angeles,” explains […]
As the official counseling honors society at Cal State Fullerton, Chi Sigma Iota: Kappa Omega Chapter has undergone a significant transformation in recent months. CSI positively represents advocacy, excellence and community building for CSUF students. Through dedicated efforts, the club has not only revived its programming, but also doubled its membership. In addition to this […]
Cindy Greenberg, Cal State Fullerton professor emeritus of nursing, was elected to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education’s Board of Commissioners. Greenberg joined CSUF in 1999 as a tenure-track assistant professor in the nursing department. She was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2005 and professor in 2010. Transitioning into leadership roles, Greenberg served […]
The advisory committee for the California Pre-Doctoral Program, which consists of faculty and administrators from California State University and the University of California, reviewed 212 student applications this year. Of the 76 students selected, 13 Cal State Fullerton students were named Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholars for 2024-25. Each scholar will receive $5,000, pending formal approval […]
Diagnosed with HIV/AIDS at the age of 26, Austin Nation faced his own mortality until the release of the life-extending drug AZT. Now 40 years old, Nation is living his best life as a drag performer and an associate professor of nursing at Cal State Fullerton. His autobiographical show, “Becoming Austin Nation — From Crack […]
The Neurocognitive Aging and Analytics Research Education program hosted its NAARE-USC Research Symposium on July 24 to showcase NAARE student scholars’ summer research at USC. The symposium displayed the impact of collaboration across institutions to provide incredible opportunities for students. Over the summer, NAARE student scholars from the College of Health and Human Development, College […]
Cal State Fullerton Director of Athletics Jim Donovan announced the hiring of Gina Oaks Garcia to be the Titans new head softball coach. “It is my honor to announce Titans Softball alumna and current assistant coach, Gina Oaks Garcia, as the fourth full-time head coach of Titans Softball,” said Donovan. “Gina’s remarkable achievements as a […]
In today’s world, the importance of mental health has never been more recognized. With increasing awareness comes a greater demand for skilled professionals who can help people navigate life’s challenges. Cal State Fullerton’s M.S. in clinical mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy program is designed to meet this workforce need, offering training that […]
Cal State Fullerton experts recently published a study in the Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory and Practice that examines the impact of the Peer Mentor Program in the College of Health and Human Development. This program was launched in 2015 and co-created by Ioakim Boutakidis, professor of child and adolescent studies and chair […]
Through Cal State Fullerton International Programs, scholars from around the world have the opportunity to visit the university as they conduct research, teach or consult with CSUF faculty members. Yanan Feng, an assistant professor from Guangzhou Sport University in China, is currently a visiting scholar at CSUF. Feng’s introduction to CSUF began in 2019 when […]