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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.
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

CSUN Newsroom

More News

April 8, 2026

CSUN Announces Chad Hilligus as The Soraya’s New Executive and Artistic Director

California State University, Northridge has appointed Chad Hilligus as the new executive and artistic directo...

April 7, 2026

Why Going Viral Isn’t the Internet’s Golden Ticket Anymore, CSUN Prof says

While content still spreads, it does so rarely with the force or duration it once did, meaning that trends fa...

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April 6, 2026

Introducing Goodman Hall, a ‘Shrine’ to Education

Maple Hall is now Ronni and Shepard Goodman Hall, following an unveiling ceremony March 23.

CSUN Events

More CSUN Events

Apr 14

AS Farmers Market

Time: 10:00 am — 2:30 pm
Location: Matador Square

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Apr 14

Corporate Connect: Explore Careers with the City of Simi Valley

Time: 11:00 am — 2:00 pm
Location: The City of Simi Valley

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Apr 15

Data Reflects Society – Brown Bag #2

Time: 11:30 am — 12:30 pm
Location: Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

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