The Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics is expanding its professional network, gaining from the expertise of business leaders across multiple industries, with two new additions to its Dean’s Advisory Board. Tim Olaerts ’02 (B.A. business administration-accounting) is returning to his alma mater to provide insights in light of his role as corporate controller at Irvine-based […]
Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics alum Victor Macias ’09 (B.A. business administration-entrepreneurship) launched a new snack food startup, Santana Snacks, which is inspired by the spicy fruit cups, street corn and “dorilocos” that were omnipresent in Macias’ upbringing in the Chicano-focused neighborhoods of Santa Ana. The concept came to fruition thanks to the […]
Two-time Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics alum Thomas Clark recently joined Sixth Street, a global investment firm based in San Francisco, as a vice president in the company’s control room. Clark credits his CSUF economics education for preparing him to succeed in such high-level roles. “Throughout my career, I have leveraged my […]
After earning his master’s degree in economics at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics in 2017, Harrison Shieh went on to earn his doctorate in economics from UC Santa Cruz. Now, the proud business Titan is an assistant professor of economics at Vassar College, a private liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New York. As an […]
The Los Angeles Angels hired former Titan standout Kurt Suzuki as manager, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon. Suzuki spent 16 years playing for five franchises and won the 2019 World Series with the Washington Nationals. He had spent the past three years as a special assistant to Angels general manager Perry Minasian. Suzuki spent his […]
Mixed media works by artist and Cal State Fullerton alum Juan Gomez are currently on view in two Southern California exhibitions. Don’t miss Gomez’s solo show, “Within the Chaparral,” at the Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion at Orange Coast College, which runs through Nov. 20. The other show is an intriguing four-person exhibition, “Crafting Tomorrow,” […]
“Once a Titan, always a Titan” is a common slogan at Cal State Fullerton. But for Michael Guillen, the business Titan identity carries three meanings. In addition to graduating with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2018 and a master’s degree in economics in 2023, Guillen is a lecturer in economics, while also serving as […]
The Vision & Visionaries awards are the highest honors bestowed by Cal State Fullerton upon alumni. With more than 343,000 alumni, this exclusive award has only been presented to 156 recipients, highlighting the select group of honorees who have made an impact and left a legacy beyond their individual achievements. The 2026 Vision & Visionaries […]
Seven years after earning his MBA at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics, alum Johnny Le ’18 (MBA) is rising higher at Huntington Beach-based plastic products maker Cambro Manufacturing, currently serving as senior pricing and contracts analyst with the company. Previously, he was a pricing analyst for a wide range of firms. Le first […]
Many people find themselves exploring the Earth in Apple or Google Maps and playing games like GeoGuessr. Maps are powerful tools for understanding patterns, solving problems and making smarter decisions. That’s the foundation of geographic information systems, a field that blends technology, data, art and geography to create visual insights used in supply chain management, […]