Humanities and Social Sciences

CSUF secures $31.5 million in grants and contracts as foundation, nonprofit partnerships grow

The 88 awards received during the year funded projects ranging from STEM education and scientific discovery to public health, and cultural scholarship.

Group of newly hired faculty members pose together on the front steps of a campus residence during a welcome gathering, with the building entrance behind them.

Meet CSUF’s new faculty for the 2026-27 academic year

Cal State Fullerton welcomes 19 new faculty members whose research expertise, professional experience and commitment to student success will continue to drive Fullerton Forward.

High school students attend a lecture taught by a CSUF faculty member.

GEAR UP University gives high school students insight into college life

Through GEAR UP University, 30 seniors in the Anaheim Union High School District spent a week at Cal State Fullerton this summer.

Gabriela E. Nuñez talks to CSUF student Ellie Hernandez

CSUF’s Latinx Lab Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Storytelling Research

The Latinx Lab was awarded a $1 million Mellon Foundation grant to advance academic scholarship in Latinx and Chicanx studies.

A graduate smiles and holds her certificate at CSUF's 2026 Commencement

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.

Sociology and philosophy grad Nichole Gideon poses in classroom

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.

Haneefah Syed in front of the Associated Students Inc. chambers

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.

Nancy L. Segal, professor of psychology, speaks with student researchers.

Twin Studies Researcher Nancy L. Segal Receives 2026 Scholarship Award

Nancy L. Segal, professor of psychology, is the recipient of Cal State Fullerton's 2026 L. Donald Shields Excellence in Scholarship and Creativity Award.

A sign that reads "Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History"

CSUF Celebrates Orange County’s Civic and Political Legacy Leaders

Cal State Fullerton paid tribute to Orange County community and political leaders who have helped shape the region’s civic landscape.

CSUF student Francis Arguien speaks with former U.S. Rep. Ed Royce at the 2026 Royce International Symposium

Royce Symposium Brings Experts Together to Discuss International Strategy

At the 2026 Royce International Symposium, CSUF students, policy experts and government leaders provided insights on America's global strategy.