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Whether you’re looking to join a student club and take part in activities outside of the classroom or if you're just looking for someone who you can connect with, you can find it here.

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Success Stories
¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ students and alumni use their talent and world-class education to lead, innovate and advance the public good. Read their stories and imagine your own success.
¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Alumnus Tod Goldberg

[¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ provided] a great foundation for the work [I’d] go on to produce.

ASL teacher Arby Jean Wolkov stands at her desk at William Howard Taft Charter High School, in front of a colorful bulletin board covered with photos and mementos.

Another joy in teaching, seeing students succeed and use whatever they learned from me, out in the real world.

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ alumni Denzel Clarke seen playing in the MLB for the Athletics

I’m playing in the big leagues... That’s a really cool moment. Not everyone can say they’ve done that.

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Alumnus Cole Wakim

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ engineering was very hands-on, teaching me things applicable not only in the real world, but in my racing career.

Malachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology

At ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ I developed the skills and passion for biomedical research... I am forever proud and thankful to be a Matador alumnus!

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Alumnus Jason June

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ taught me there isn’t one way to be a student.

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Alum Jae C. Hong seen in a portrait

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ taught me how to tell powerful stories through photography.

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Newsroom

The Autodesk Technology Engagement Center at California State University, Northridge.

August 20, 2025

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August 19, 2025

The station invites music lovers to a special night supporting grassroots community radio on Friday, Nov. 7, ...

Exterior shot of Joshua Tree Hall (Building 22) in the University Park.

August 18, 2025

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢'s two state-of-the-art student residences— Joshua Tree Hall and Hibiscus Hall— were unveiled just be...

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