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Wayland Filmmaker Earns GBH McGhee Fellowship

GBH’s 2024-2025 Peter S. McGhee Fellow is: Michelle Mizner: Mizner is an Academy and Emmy Award-winning documentary film producer and editor. For over a decade she has been on staff at FRONTLINE PBS, working to craft compelling narratives from archive and original footage while meeting the high editorial standards of the series. She has also produced podcasts and multiple acclaimed interactive web documentaries. Most recently, Mizner edited and produced the feature documentary 20 Days in Mariupol (2023, directed by Mstyslav Chernov) which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. She attended film school at California State University, Northridge. -- Patch Wayland, MA

Student Short Film Series FINE CUT Celebrates 25 Years Showcasing Southern California’s Top Emerging Filmmakers with New Season Premiering Sept. 18

A boxer is torn between pursuing his dream or supporting his family in USC drama “Donut Boy.” USC documentary “Marionnettiste” interviews the puppets making dreams come alive at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. CalArts animated short “Man’s Best Friend” takes a playful look at pet ownership. Followed by CSUN documentary “Hooligans” and CalArts animated shorts “Dead Bird.” and “Testimony.” -- PBS SoCal

NASA Funds COC Project Advancing STEM Careers

NASA has awarded $6 million to 20 teams, including from College of the Canyons and California State University, Northridge, from emerging research institutions across the United States supporting projects that offer career development opportunities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics students. -- SCV News

Michael Spagna named acting Cal Poly president

Prior to joining CSUDH, Spagna held several positions at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) over a 25-year period, including professor and dean of the Michael D. Eisner College of Education, where he cultivated a $7 million gift to the university’s Center for Teaching and Learning. -- Mad River Union

CSUN Kicks Off 29th Women’s Soccer Season Against Tough Opponents

CSUN Women's Soccer kicks off its 29th season this week, starting with a road match against California Baptist and then facing No. 8 Texas Tech. This marks the first season under head coach Gina Brewer, who previously assisted at UCLA and has extensive coaching experience. With 16 returning letterwinners, including key players like goalkeeper Hayden Mauldin and defender Angelica Claiborne, the Matadors aim to build on last year's performance. -- BVM Sports

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