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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.
Samantha and Mark Sirota

Because of CSUN, I know I can accomplish what I put my mind to.

Samantha and Mark Sirota B.A. ’08, Art

Jonathan Gonzalez and Camilla Rambaldi

Why CSUN? Because it was the perfect transition for me coming out of a wonderful community college.

Jonathan Gonzalez B.A. ’13, Journalism & Camilla Rambaldi B.A. ’13, Journalism

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!

Malachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology

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.

Cole Wakim B.A. ’24, Mechanical Engineering

CSUN alum Jenée Ornelas seen on campus.

I learned a lot about myself at CSUN, academically and personally.

Jenée Ornelas B.A. ’19, Early Childhood Development

CSUN Alumnus Jason June

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

Jason June M.A. ’16, English Literature

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.

Former CSUN Baseball Player Denzel Clarke, Now A’s Center Fielder

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April 17, 2026

It’s a Sweep! Matadors Dominate Student Photography Competition

CSUN students dominated the student competition in the Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles...

Peter Bishay uses a brightly colored prosthetic arm and hand to hold a roll of tape up to his eye.

April 17, 2026

Engineering a Better Arm: Professor and Students Advance Prosthetic Arm Innovation

Professor Peter Bishay and his engineering students are set to once again captivate audiences at the Senior D...

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April 17, 2026

With Flash Gordon Cosplay, CSUN Students Join 2026 Orndorff Artist-in-Residence [Video]

Multimedia artist Bruce Yonemoto, the Orndorff Artist-in-Residence, worked with CSUN students and faculty on ...

CSUN Events

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Apr 18

CSUN Opera: “The Juniper Tree,” by Philip Glass

Time: 7:30 pm — 9:30 pm
Location: Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall (via Cypress Hall Courtyard)

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Apr 19

CSUN Opera: “The Juniper Tree” by Philip Glass

Time: 2:30 pm — 5:00 pm
Location: Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall (via Cypress Hall Courtyard)

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Apr 20

ChatGPT for Teaching and Research

Time: 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

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