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Success Stories
CSUN 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.
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.

Arby Jean Wolkov M.A. ’13, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education

CSUN Alum Jae C. Hong seen in a portrait

CSUN taught me how to tell powerful stories through photography.

Jae C. Hong B.A. ’06, Photojournalism

Malachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology

At CSUN I developed the skills and passion for biomedical research... I am forever proud and thankful to be a Matador alumnus!

Malachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology

CSUN Alumnus Jason June

CSUN taught me there isn’t one way to be a student.

Jason June M.A. ’16, English Literature

CSUN 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.

Former CSUN Baseball Player Denzel Clarke, Now A’s Center Fielder

CSUN Alumnus Cole Wakim

CSUN engineering was very hands-on, teaching me things applicable not only in the real world, but in my racing career.

Cole Wakim B.A. ’24, Mechanical Engineering

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July 25, 2025

Black Matador Excellence Experience Builds Community and Preps Incoming Freshmen

Over four days in June, 50 incoming first-time freshmen gathered on campus for the second year of the Black M...

CSUN professor and CSU award recipient Merav Efrat (left) speaks to students at a Human Lactation class.

July 22, 2025

$500,000 Gift Supports Expansion of CSUN’s Lactation Education Program

A matching gift of up to $500,000 from California State University, Northridge alumnus Harvey Bookstein and h...

Antonio Martinez stands in front of his mural, displayed above the wine section in Trader Joe's Northridge location.

July 21, 2025

Now Open! Northridge’s New Trader Joe’s Features Murals Painted by CSUN Students

It's here! The new Trader Joe's Northridge location features artwork envisioned and created by CSUN students....

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