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.
Commencement
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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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Sociology, Philosophy Grad Named One of the ‘Most Influential People in OC’
Class of 2026 sociology and philosophy grad Nichole Gideon plans to pursue a career as a public law attorney.
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Student Researches Light-Driven Chemistry to Create Everyday Products
Class of 2026 grad and McNair Scholar Liam Ryals plans to return to CSUF in the fall to begin the master’s program in chemistry.
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Leading Education Scholar James D. Anderson to Receive Honorary Doctorate
Research scholar and author James D. Anderson will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from CSUF and the California State University system.
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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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ASI President, Advocate and Student Leader Named Outstanding Senior
Class of 2026 grad and ASI president Haneefah Syed is the recipient of the Alumni Association’s Outstanding Senior 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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A Childhood Filled With Books Inspires Grad Student’s Passion for Teaching
Class of 2026 grad Kevin Greene pursued a master’s degree in literacy and reading education to help students fall in love with reading.
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Accounting Student’s Internships Lead to Auditing Role at Big Four Firm
Class of 2026 grad and aspiring certified public accountant Dayna Nguyen chose Cal State Fullerton for its exclusive Business Honors Program.