Cal State Fullerton’s Passage to the Future program has grown steadily over the past three years and now serves more than 600 humanities and social sciences students each year. Through its signature Titans Reach Higher Weekend, students spend time with alumni, business leaders and professionals who show them what a College of Humanities and Social […]
Cal State Fullerton’s Office of Faculty Affairs and Records announced the tenure and/or promotion of 71 faculty members. Recipients are listed by college with their new titles, effective Aug. 17. Promotion ArtsCarol Ashley, professor of artDustin Barr, professor of music Katherine Reed, professor of musicJamie Tucker, professor of theatre and dance Business and EconomicsMohammad Habibi, professor […]
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis before age 40 can come with unique challenges. As breast cancer incidence rises among this population, many women fall outside routine screening guidelines and may experience delays in receiving care. At Cal State Fullerton, psychology major Cindy Do is helping researchers better understand why. Mentored by Alice Lee, associate professor […]
Eric Gonzaba, associate professor of American studies, was awarded a 2026 ACLS Digital Justice Development grant. The American Council of Learned Societies Digital Justice grant program supports digital projects across the humanities and social sciences that critically engage with the interests and histories of people of color and other historically marginalized communities through the ethical […]
The Global Titan Leaders program hosts events for international students, providing them with opportunities to make friends, engage in collaborative activities and familiarize themselves with the Cal State Fullerton campus. The program resides in the International Education and Engagement department. Miranda Garcia, a recent graduate who majored in psychology and communicative disorders, volunteered as a […]
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to creating a sense of belonging for all students, faculty and staff. This includes fostering classroom environments in which people can share opinions shaped by different life experiences and cultural backgrounds. It also means training students in active listening and effective communication in order to encourage […]
In celebration of students’ hard work and achievements throughout their undergraduate and graduate studies, the College of the Humanities and Social Sciences established a dedicated master’s hooding ceremony. What began as a new initiative has grown into a meaningful tradition, with the college hosting its fourth annual ceremony this year. The academic hood’s history and […]
On April 17, Erualdo González, professor of Chicana and Chicano studies, participated in Purpose in Practice: Community-Engaged Teaching Across the Curriculum, sponsored by the California State University Chancellor’s Office Center for Community Engagement. This virtual faculty showcase highlighted practical, adaptable community-engaged teaching strategies across disciplines. González presented on how Barrio Studies connects service-learning to democracy […]
On the edge of the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, honeybees return to their hive carrying tiny packets of pollen, a protein source that can mean the difference between a thriving colony and a collapse. But the warning signs are easy to miss. Class of 2026 computer science grad Kshitij Pingle is […]
Benjamin J. Hubbard, professor emeritus of comparative religion, died April 23 at the age of 89. A member of the Cal State Fullerton faculty for more than 30 years, including 15 years as department chair, Hubbard was a respected scholar and a beloved teacher. His areas of expertise included Jewish studies, biblical studies, world religions, […]