CSUF Achieves Record High With Nearly $58 Million in Grants and Contracts
Cal State Fullerton secured nearly $58 million in grants and contracts during the 2023-24 fiscal year, setting a new record for the university.
Faculty and Staff
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English Scholar Awarded Carnegie Fellowship for Conspiracy Theory Research
Cal State Fullerton English faculty member Elise Wang was named a 2024 Andrew Carnegie Fellow for her research on conspiracy theories.
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Scholarship Benefits Mathematics Students Studying Probability and Statistics, Actuarial Science
Retired mathematics professor James O. Friel and his wife, Betty, created the James Friel Family Award Endowment to help students like Aaron Kim succeed.
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Jessica Stern Appointed Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
CSUF historian Jessica Yirush Stern has been appointed dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Jason Shepard Named Interim Dean of the College of Communications
Jason Shepard, professor of communications and media law expert, was appointed interim dean of Cal State Fullerton’s College of Communications.
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Celestina Barbosa-Leiker Named Dean of CSUF’s College of Health and Human Development
Following a national search, Celestina Barbosa-Leiker was appointed dean of Cal State Fullerton’s College of Health and Human Development, effective July 1.
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Ecologist Earns Top Faculty Honor for Wildlife Research, Teaching, Service
Paul Stapp, professor of biological science, is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Professor Award.
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Outstanding Lecturer Is a Guiding Light for Students
Julia Schneiderman, lecturer in human communication studies, is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Lecturer Award.
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Geologist Recognized for Reconstructing Past Climates to Inform the Future
Matthew E. Kirby, professor of geological sciences, is the recipient of the 2024 L. Don Shields Excellence in Scholarship and Creativity Award.
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Expert in the Biology of Aging Applauded for Achievements in Teaching
Parvin Shahrestani, associate professor of biological science, is the recipient of the 2024 Carol Barnes Excellence in Teaching Award.