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Student Life

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Whether you’re looking to join a student club and take part in activities outside of the classroom or if you're just looking for someone who you can connect with, you can find it here.

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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.
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.

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!

CSUN Alumnus Jason June

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

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.

CSUN Alum Jae C. Hong seen in a portrait

CSUN taught me how to tell powerful stories through photography.

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.

CSUN Newsroom

July 9, 2025

As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, questions remain on how effectively the city will g...

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July 8, 2025

Longtime San Fernando Valley resident Julie Payne turned to CSUN to advance causes she holds dear.

Peter Edmunds and his colleagues on the steps of Chateau de la Bretesche

July 1, 2025

California State University, Northridge marine biologist Peter Edmunds met for nearly a week earlier this sum...

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