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Payday lenders prey on Louisiana's working poor: Robert Mann
You should not be surprised to learn that Louisiana's lax laws governing payday lending (and its weak enforcement of existing laws) have led to an explosion of storefront lending offices around the state. In fact, a study by researchers at California State University Northridge concluded that Louisiana has more than 1,000 payday lending locations. Put another way, Louisiana has about 700 more payday loan offices than it has McDonald's franchises. -- NoLA.com
Are California’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Living Up To Their Name?
When S. K. Ramesh began as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Cal State Northridge, he saw a need to attract and retain more first-generation, transfer and low income students from Latino communities. The response was the Attract, Inspire, Mentor and Support Students program, which develops transfer pathways in computer science and engineering between CSUN and local community colleges. -- LAist
Are California’s Hispanic Serving Institutions living up to their name?
When S. K. Ramesh began as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Cal State Northridge, he saw a need to attract and retain more first-generation, transfer and low income students from Latino communities. The response was the Attract, Inspire, Mentor and Support Students program, which develops transfer pathways in computer science and engineering between CSUN and local community colleges. -- California Political Review
The Handy Foundation Selected As Training Partner For California Film Commission's Career Pathways Program
Using social media and community outreach partners, the organization will recruit applicants to complete an online application available at the Handy Foundation website. Community partners include the Urban League of Los Angeles, NAACP, Television Academy, Para Los Niños, Hire LA,, Better Youth, LACC, Mount Sac College, Cal State Northridge, KDOL TV in the Oakland Public School district, Youth Media Oakland CA, Streetlights and Manifest Works Alumni. The program serves as a next step for members of these organizations, as THF helps trainees elevate from internships and entry level motion picture industry jobs to long-term careers. -- PRWeb
$1M Grant to Support CSUN Students Specializing in Special Education
California State University, Northridge has received a $1.1 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide financial support to early childhood special education teacher candidates. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Are California’s Hispanic Serving Institutions living up to their name?
When S. K. Ramesh began as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Cal State Northridge, he saw a need to attract and retain more first-generation, transfer and low income students from Latino communities. The response was the Attract, Inspire, Mentor and Support Students program, which develops transfer pathways in computer science and engineering between CSUN and local community colleges. -- CalMatters
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Nov. 17-24
Alton Brown Live – Beyond the Eats – The Holiday Variant: Brown, the host of the scientific cooking show “Good Eats,” presents an entertaining and interactive food show, 7 p.m. Dec. 19. Tickets $46 and up; a VIP experience, $156, includes a before-the-show Q&A with Brown, first access to his tour’s merchandise for sale and premium seating. The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-3000. www.thesoraya.org. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3AfHjQI -- Los Angeles Daily News
NASA to Fund Aerospace Manufacturing Hub at a University in North Carolina
The funding was part of $3 million awarded to four universities by NASA earlier this year. The agency also provided funds to the University of North Texas, Florida International University, and California State University-Northridge. -- Thomasnet
The Star Chamber Show #342, A Visit With Mary Louise Shelton!
Author Mary Louise Shelton will be stopping by for a visit on the Star Chamber Show live podcast on Wednesday at 9pm EST with co-hosts Stephen Zimmer and Holly Phillippe! Mary is the author of Silence Isn't Golden, a powerful, autobiographical story that addresses the subject of sexual abuse, the difficulties of living in a silent, hearing-impaired world, and the tragedy of siblings lost. A member of the Fuquay-Varina Writers Guild and certified Ambassador for Peace, Mary's first language was American Sign Language, which she taught at California State University at Northridge. Join us for a very insightful and important episode! -- Blog Talk Radio
Dr. Heidi M. Anderson Becomes Chair of American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Additionally, six new presidents were elected to the board, including Dr. Erika D. Beck, president of California State University, Northridge; Dr. Andrew Feinstein, president of University of Northern Colorado; Dr. Gloria J. Gibson, president of Northeastern Illinois University; Dr. Mark A. Nook, president of University of Northern Iowa; Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, president of Gordon State College (GA); and Dr. Daniel A. Wubah, president of Millersville University (PA) -- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education