Educator Alison Dover Named 2026 Outstanding Professor
Alison G. Dover, professor of secondary education, is the recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s 2026 Outstanding Professor Award.

Alison G. Dover, professor of secondary education, is the recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s 2026 Outstanding Professor Award.

Cynthia King, professor of communications, is the recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s 2026 Carol Barnes Excellence in Teaching 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.

Michele Barr, lecturer in kinesiology, is the recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s 2026 Outstanding Lecturer Award.

Michele Wood, professor of public health, is the recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s 2026 John W. “Jack” Bedell Faculty Leadership in Collegial Governance Award.

A nationally recognized leader in bilingual and multilingual education, Natalie Tran will assume the role of interim dean of the College of Education, effective July 21.

After more than a decade of service to Cal State Fullerton and leadership of Titans Athletics, Jim Donovan has been named vice president for intercollegiate athletics.

After 41 years as a campus leader, Amir Dabirian is returning to his teaching roots.

Sean E. Walker was appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at Cal State Fullerton.

Marine biologist Danielle Zacherl and her students are using nonnative oyster shells discarded by restaurants to restore native Olympia oyster habitats and eroding Southern California shorelines.