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Kaitlyn Werner of Bonita California and her peers who started college in 2020 will graduate in 2024 after enduring the COVID-19 Pandemic

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students who started college during the COVID-19 pandemic in Fall 2020 have shown great grit and resilience as they graduate in the class of 2024.

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Lavender Graduation 2024

Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University

A new Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony.

In total, 5,182 degrees will be conferred this spring, consisting of 1,011 associate degrees, 3,092 bachelor’s degrees, 903 master’s degrees, 164 doctoral degrees and 12 educational specialist degrees.

The Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program offers funding to help thousands of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students complete their degrees.

The Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $50 million to more than 11,000 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students since 2021.

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May 4 Commemoration 2024

This year's May 4 Commemoration remembered the fallen and recognized the spirit of activism that is part of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s history and the university's foundational values. 

Dean Kahler, shot and paralyzed on May 4, 1970, rings the Victory Bell at the 54th Commemoration of the shootings.

Against the backdrop of a new generation of student activism, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ community gathered to reflect and remember the student protesters killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.

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Leadership Seminar

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Center for Student Involvement has more than 350 clubs and organizations for students. Dedicated to providing a great experience for all students, the center provides leadership development opportunities that foster student engagement.  

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, was recently elected as a USG senator for the College of Public Health.

In the Fall 2023 sophomore Ivory Kendrick said he wanted to be a senator in University Student Government (USG). He made it happen.

Chief Dean Tondiglia retires after 43 years on Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Police Department.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Dean Tondiglia wasn’t legally old enough to be a police officer when he was hired by the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Police Department. 

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A student pitches her business idea at the John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship annual spring pitch competition

Each year, April showers mean it's time for the John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship's annual spring pitch competition. And while showers bring us flowers, these pitches bring student ideas to life.