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Coral reefs in French Polynesia are stuck between life and death

The scientists had previously noticed that this stretch of reef wasn’t recovering from the 2019 bleaching event. “We were a bit flummoxed,” said Edmunds, a biologist and professor at California State University, Northridge. -- National Observer, Canada

Who will Bass face in Los Angeles mayoral race in November? Updates

Tom Hogen-Esch, political science professor at California State University Northridge, echoed the timing element in this race. You get a bigger slice of the electorate in a November election, and that includes numerous more young progressives in Los Angeles, he said. -- The Siskiyou Daily News

The Big West Board of Directors Advances Strategic Priorities During Annual Spring Meetings

The Board of Directors also recognized outgoing Chair Erika D. Beck, Ph.D., President of Cal State Northridge, for her leadership and service during the 2025-26 academic year. The Board previously elected Cal Poly San Luis Obispo President Jeffrey D. Armstrong to serve as Chair for 2026-27, succeeding Beck on July 1, 2026, and elected Cal State Fullerton President Ronald S. Rochon to serve as Chair for 2027-28. -- The Big West

Poetry and Music Bring People Together at LA Public Library

Tumanyan is a full-time high school English teacher and an adjunct professor of English at local community colleges. She holds a bachelor’s in English and comparative literary studies from Occidental College and a master’s in creative writing from California State University, Northridge. She is the author of five poetry collections and four children’s books. Her forthcoming poetry collection, Why I Pray in Armenian, will be released in January 2027 by Finishing Line Press. -- Armenia Mirror Spectator

New Book Examines ‘The Armenian Revolutionary Federation and Constitutionalism in the Ottoman Empire’

Over the course of his career, Moumdjian served as Principal of the Armenian Mesrobian School and Vice-Principal of the Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School. He also taught Armenian History at California State University, Northridge; the University of La Verne; UCLA; and Glendale Community College. In addition, he taught at the Ferrahian School and authored multiple Armenian history textbooks that continue to educate new generations. -- Asbarez

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