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Which schools offer highly rated MPA programs?
The graduate programs.com site has issued its ranking of top public administration (MPA) graduate programs. The programs, ranked one to five, are:
1. California State University-Northridge
2. University of Kansas
3. Drake University
4. Rutgers University-Newark
5. University of Georgia -- American City & County
Review: A diplomatic China Philharmonic plays Disney Hall
The orchestra, which opened the Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge with a blockbuster program five years ago on its last tour, has gotten better and more important. It is building its own concert hall in Beijing. The renderings of the translucent structure — set to open in two years and designed by the Chinese studio MAD, the same firm George Lucas called on for his proposed museum in California — are gorgeous. The acoustics will be by Yasuhisa Toyota, Disney Hall’s acoustician. -- Los Angeles Times
Former Cal State University Chancellor Charles Reed dies
In 1998, Reed’s first year at CSU, the system had nearly 350,000 students. By his final year, 2012, the CSU system had more than 418,000 students enrolled. During the intervening years, the United States’ first Central American Studies program opened in 2000 at Cal State Northridge; seven Cal State campus inaugurate doctoral programs in education in 2007 and in 2008, the system created its Council on Ocean Affairs, Science and Technology, according to CSU. -- East Bay Times
Charles Reed, who led CSU as chancellor for 14 years, dies at 75
In 1998, Reed’s first year at CSU, the system had nearly 350,000 students. By his final year, 2012, the CSU system had more than 418,000 students enrolled. During the intervening years, the United States’ first Central American Studies program opened in 2000 at Cal State Northridge; seven Cal State campus inaugurate doctoral programs in education in 2007 and in 2008, the system created its Council on Ocean Affairs, Science and Technology, according to CSU. -- Long Beach Press-Telegram
Charles Reed, who led CSU as chancellor for 14 years, dies at 75
In 1998, Reed’s first year at CSU, the system had nearly 350,000 students. By his final year, 2012, the CSU system had more than 418,000 students enrolled. During the intervening years, the United States’ first Central American Studies program opened in 2000 at Cal State Northridge; seven Cal State campus inaugurate doctoral programs in education in 2007 and in 2008, the system created its Council on Ocean Affairs, Science and Technology, according to CSU. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Former Cal State Chancellor Charles B. Reed dies at 75
Under his tenure, CSU opened its 23rd campus at Cal State Channel Islands, and started a Native American Studies Program at Humboldt State University and the first Central American Studies program at Cal State Northridge. -- Los Angeles Times
Charles Reed, who led CSU as chancellor for 14 years, dies at 75
In 1998, Reed’s first year at CSU, the system had nearly 350,000 students. By his final year, 2012, the CSU system had more than 418,000 students enrolled. During the intervening years, the United States’ first Central American Studies program opened in 2000 at Cal State Northridge; seven Cal State campus inaugurate doctoral programs in education in 2007 and in 2008, the system created its Council on Ocean Affairs, Science and Technology, according to CSU. -- Pasadena Star-News
Ojai native Beth Allen earns a spot on the LPGA Tour
This will be Allen’s second go-around on the LPGA Tour. After graduating from CSU Northridge, the former Nordhoff High standout earned her LPGA card in 2005, playing three seasons but having minimal success. -- Ventura County Star
Katrina Sutton thrives in male-dominated golf world
A former standout player at both Camarillo High School and then Fresno State University and CSU Northridge, Sutton has always been a student of the golf swing. She calls teaching the best part of the job. -- Ventura County Star
GCC Board of Trustees Unanimously Endorse Shant Sahakian for Glendale School Board District D
Shant Sahakian is a product of the Glendale Unified School District, lifelong resident of Glendale, and longtime community leader running for Glendale School Board District D in the upcoming April 2017 election. Over the years, Shant has volunteered for local organizations that support Glendale’s youth, enhance the city’s public services, and serve the most vulnerable in the community. He is a graduate of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA Extension). He and his wife, Suzanna, live and work in the City of Glendale and are the proud parents of their young son, Raffi Sebastian Sahakian. -- Asbarez