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 […]
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. For one international student, Cal State Fullerton’s University Semester Abroad program, offered by CSUF Extension, proved to be just that. The program provides international students with an opportunity to study at CSUF for one or two semesters. Liane Rudolf, who is enrolled in the international management of business […]
Cal State Fullerton finance students Eric Rangel, Daniil M. Rubio, Joseph Aranda and Natalie Nyaung placed third in the International Council of Shopping Centers’ 2024 Case Study Competition in Las Vegas. Going up against 15 schools from across the country, they underwrote the repositioning of a 254,000-square-foot retail center provided by Edens, a retail real […]
Edward Hernandez, a first-generation student at Cal State Fullerton, was awarded the prestigious Fund for Education Abroad Rasmussen Family Scholarship. There were over 2,700 applications for the FEA Scholarship, and Hernandez was one of 96 award recipients. This accomplishment acknowledges his academic dedication and his passion for international exchange. Hernandez is majoring in computer science […]
A testament to the stature of the real estate education program at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics, the Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence selected two CSUF students to receive their annual $10,000 award. Launched in 2022, the Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence Fellows program is part the Ferguson Charitable Foundation, which empowers […]