Undergraduate Researcher Explores Black Barbie’s Influence on Children’s Self-Image
Cal State Fullerton Class of 2025 grad Amirah Kambe researched the impact of Black Barbie dolls on young Black girls’ perception of hair.
Health and Human Development
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CSUF Brings Experts and Industry Leaders Together to Address Opioid Crisis
Cal State Fullerton hosted a Feb. 5 event to address the dangers of illicit opioids and provide solutions to reduce the amount of overdose deaths each year.
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Nationally Recognized ‘I Am First’ Program Paves Career Pathway for First-Gen Student
Cal State Fullerton first-gen student Lizeth Fuentes credits the “I Am First” program for putting her on the path to a master’s degree in social work.
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How the Pandemic Changed Nursing … and Me
During the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cal State Fullerton nursing faculty member Christine Kaford leaned into gratitude and hope. She teaches students to do the same.
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Special Education Teacher Recognized With National Honor for Sparking Students’ Interest in Mathematics
Special education teacher and alumna Suzanne Huerta is the state’s finalist for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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Titan Taps Into Indigenous Roots to Provide Equine Therapy
Inspired by her Indigenous roots, Cal State Fullerton student Kenya Perezgil aspires to become a licensed therapist specializing in equine therapy.
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After Serving in Afghanistan, Student Aims to Help Fellow Veterans
Cal State Fullerton student and U.S. Army veteran Jessie Echaury is dedicated to giving back to the veteran community through on-campus leadership.
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PATH Academy Prepares Diverse Students for Careers in Health Care
To help meet California’s demand for health care workers, Cal State Fullerton has launched the “Professions Advancing and Transforming Health Academy” to expose undergraduates to career opportunities in the field.
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The ‘Future of Black Barbie’: CSUF Scholar Featured in Netflix Documentary
Amirah Saafir, Cal State Fullerton assistant professor of child and adolescent studies, was featured in the Netflix documentary, “Black Barbie.”
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New Study Targets Marketing of Vaping Products, Influence on Young Adults
A $1.2 million grant project is examining the influence of emerging alternative products on transitions in nicotine and cannabis product and vaping use among young adults.