The mission of the DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement (DHIAA) is to promote student success through community and campus partnerships. We cultivate active and collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff and students across the CSUN campus community; work with local groups and organizations in Los Angeles County; and provide service to cultural and educational institutions in the community.
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Featured Events
4th Annual Black Youth Guidance Forum
Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 9:00am to 2:30pm
The Black Youth Guidance Forum (BYGF) is a day-long leadership program for CSUN students in the Africana Studies Urban Studies option, credential candidates, and Liberal Studies majors. We will also include African American youth and other youth of color, school stakeholders (e.g. parents, teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff), and nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County.
The theme for the program this year is Financial Fitness: What does Health have to do with it?" with keynote speaker Rory Douglas. For more information about the BYGF and to register please, Read more
Featured News
Africana Studies Professor recieves 2018 Don Dorsey Excellence in Mentoring Award!
November 16, 2018
Africana Studies Professor, Cedric Hackett will receive the 2018 Don Dorsey Excellence in Mentoring Award. This award is presented to faculty, staff, administrators, and/or students who have made exceptional contributions to mentoring at CSUN. The first recipient was the award’s namesake, Dr. Don Dorsey. For a list of other 2018 recipients and information about the award reception, please Read more
CSUN Looks to Inspire Men of Color with Student Research Session
October 19, 2018
California State University, Northridge students will explore the collective consciousness of men of color at CSUN’s biannual Men of Color Enquiry and Student Research Poster Session on Friday, Oct. 26. Read more
