In 2022, Cal State Fullerton’s men’s basketball team made it to the NCAA for the fourth time in university history, largely due to star player E.J. Anosike, a 6-foot-7-inch Nigerian American MBA student from the College of Business and Economics. For the past two years, Anosike has been bringing his professional basketball talent to audiences […]
Erwin Amouzou Ametodji is an international student at Cal State Fullerton who will be graduating this summer. Born and raised in Belgium before moving to West Africa at age 13, Ametodji chose to study at CSUF based on the recommendation of his brother and cousin, who were both attending the university and had great things […]
Esperanza Gomez, a Cal State Fullerton art student, study abroad alum and recipient of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, has achieved a significant milestone in her artistic journey. As part of her Benjamin A. Gilman Follow-on Service Project, Gomez created a viking-inspired jewelry piece to commemorate her study abroad experience, which has been selected […]
Through Cal State Fullerton International Programs, scholars from around the world have the opportunity to visit the university as they conduct research, teach or consult with CSUF faculty members. Yanan Feng, an assistant professor from Guangzhou Sport University in China, is currently a visiting scholar at CSUF. Feng’s introduction to CSUF began in 2019 when […]
Cal State Fullerton senior Thu Pham is majoring in business administration with a concentration in real estate and a minor in public relations. From her home country of Vietnam to the campus of CSUF, Pham has been committed to generosity and community support. Her ambition, goals and academic drive led her to become the first […]
Growing up, Yajaira Vilchis Alvarez had little exposure to her Mexican heritage. Years later, she discovered her passion for museums and art while visiting family in Mexico City. Alvarez’s love of cultural exploration and art brought her to anthropology, first in community college, and later at Cal State Fullerton where she would eventually pursue a […]
“Once you are a high school dropout, there is no future in Japan.” This is where Ryutaro “Rio” Ichihara found himself 10 years ago. Ichihara was part of a soccer program at his high school in Japan, but felt that he didn’t fit with the culture. Following a period of depression for several semesters, he […]
Cal State Fullerton’s Study Abroad and Global Engagement is thrilled to announce that 20 CSUF students, including 16 first-generation students, are set to participate in the Gachon International Summer School program. The GISS program, hosted by Gachon University in South Korea, is designed to offer international students a four-week experience in “K-Culture.” Through a range […]
Studying abroad is a life-changing opportunity for students to explore a new country while furthering their academic and professional careers. For one Cal State Fullerton student, Kyle McCaghren, Japan became the destination of choice after receiving a prestigious scholarship. McCaghren was awarded the Freeman Asia Scholarship, a study abroad scholarship offered by the Institute of […]
Aimanehi “Aima” Osime is an international student from Lagos, Nigeria, and a Cal State Fullerton Class of 2024 grad. From earning her master’s degree to founding an empowering campus organization for women, Osime has gone above and beyond during her time at CSUF. In a recent interview, she shared her experiences and insights, shedding light […]