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LA500 2024: Erika D. Beck

Beck assumed the presidency of California State University – Northridge in January 2021. In the role she oversees more than 40,000 students, faculty and staff. Under her leadership the school has spearheaded an equity-centered strategic plan, kicked off the Global Hispanic Serving Institution Equity Innovation Hub and received the Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education for leadership, practice and success in serving Latinx students. Beck has a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of California, San Diego, a master’s from San Diego State University, and a Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of California, San Diego. She is a board member of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities and the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Committee’s Board of Governors. -- Los Angeles Business Journal

LA500 2024: Chandra Subramaniam

Subramaniam is dean of the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics at California State Northridge. He was previously a professor of accounting at the University of Texas at Arlington College of Business. Subramaniam has an undergraduate degree in physics from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, an MBA from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He was an engineer for National Semiconductor in Malaysia and director of the Northeastern Minnesota Small Business Development Center and Small Business Institute. -- Los Angeles Business Journal

CSUN Summer Movie Fest Returns with All-Star Lineup

With warm weather finally here and Summer Term underway, many locals are looking forward to fun and relaxing summer activities. California State University, Northridge is rolling out the big screen for a perennial favorite on campus: Associated Students Productions’ free Summer Movie Fest, featuring summer blockbusters, nostalgic classics and beloved family films. -- SCV News

CSUN Prof Curates ‘Love Letter’ to Lowrider Craftsmanship

Denise Sandoval, a Chicana/o studies professor at California State University, Northridge, called the latest exhibit she’s co-curated with Los Angeles’ Petersen Automotive Museum a “love letter” to the craftsmen and craftswomen who have created some of the world’s most distinctive lowriders. -- San Fernando Sun

SoCal ‘Benefest’ Stars Pete Yorn & Jackson Browne

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Jackson Browne will join acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Yorn for a benefit concert in support of Southern California’s leading Triple-A station, 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound, on Saturday, June 15. -- RAMP - Radio and Music Pros

Smiles, misty eyes at LA Mission College’s commencement on Tuesday in Sylmar

Karissa Vazquez, the college’s 2024 valedictorian, delivered the student address. She received two associate’s degrees, one in psychology and one in social and behavioral science. Vasquez is transferring to California State University, Northridge, with the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology. -- Los Angeles Daily News

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