About the President
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Berenecea Johnson Eanes
The CSU Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes to serve as the ninth president of Cal State LA. She is the first woman president in the University’s history.
Messages
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President's Messages
Read the latest messages from President Eanes to the University community.
News
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‘Blood In Blood Out’ celebrates its 30th anniversary with screening and book release at Cal State LA
Thousands gathered on the Cal State LA campus for the 30th anniversary celebration of the cult classic, “Blood In Blood Out,” and the release of a new limited-edition book about the making of the film.
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Berenecea Johnson Eanes appointed next president of Cal State LA
The CSU Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes to serve as the next president of Cal State LA. She will be the first woman president in the University’s history.
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Cal State LA ranks number one in the West for ‘Best Bang for the Buck’
Cal State LA is ranked number one in the West in the “America’s Best Bang for the Buck Colleges” category and number two in the “Best Master’s Universities” category by Washington Monthly.
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President's Council
The President’s Council is comprised of accomplished business and civic leaders who help strengthen the University’s role as a premier public comprehensive university.