Meet CSUF’s New Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year
Cal State Fullerton welcomes 19 new faculty members whose research expertise, professional experience and commitment to student success will continue to drive Fullerton Forward.
Health and Human Development
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CSUF School of Nursing Named National Center of Excellence
Cal State Fullerton’s School of Nursing has been named a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence, the highest honor in academic nursing.
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11,000 Cal State Fullerton Grads Celebrate Their Academic Achievements
At 16 ceremonies across four days, thousands of Titans celebrated their academic achievements during Cal State Fullerton’s Commencement 2026.
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Project Rebound Scholar Accepted to Columbia University Master’s Program
Class of 2026 grad and Project Rebound Scholar DeShawn SirajanMuneer-Hunter will pursue a master’s degree in social work at Columbia University.
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Outstanding Graduate Student Strives to Remove Mental Health Barriers
Class of 2026 counseling grad Grace Schroeder is the recipient of the Alumni Association’s 2026 Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
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Student’s Nursing Career Inspired by Personal Journey With Cancer
Class of 2026 grad Vicky Torres received a $10,000 stipend from CalOptima Health to complete her bachelor’s degree in nursing.
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US News & World Report Ranks Nurse Anesthesia Program No. 3 in Nation
Cal State Fullerton’s nurse anesthesia program, offered in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, ranked No. 1 in California and No. 3 in the nation.
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Anatomist Michele Barr Named 2026 Outstanding Lecturer
Michele Barr, lecturer in kinesiology, is the recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s 2026 Outstanding Lecturer Award.
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Faculty Leader Michele Wood Receives 2026 Collegial Governance Award
Michele Wood, professor of public health, is the recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s 2026 John W. “Jack” Bedell Faculty Leadership in Collegial Governance Award.
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Community Health Ambassador Program Prepares Students to Inform Policy
CSUF public health graduate students conducted a needs assessment for the city of Stanton as part of the Community Health Ambassador Program.