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Menstrual Equity Initiative (MEI) – Go With the Flow (GWTF)

November 27, 2023

Menstrual Equity Initiative (MEI) – Go With the Flow (GWTF) is a program at CSUN with the goal to expand accessibility, awareness, and education around menstrual equity. Read more

CSUNToday Features Wall Street Journal Recognizing CSUN

October 25, 2023

California State University, Northridge is the No. 2 public university in California and the No. 12 public university in the nation, according to the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking. (Subscription required.) Read more

CSUN Today Featuring Dr. Carrie Saetermoe and Dr. Josey Vargas as "CSUN Psychologists Create Roadmap for Educators Who Strive to be Antiracist"

September 20, 2023

California State University, Northridge psychologists Jose H. Vargas and Carrie L. Saetermoe have developed a “roadmap” for educators that takes them on the journey to become antiracist and play a part in dismantling the systemically racist structures that stand in the way of their students’ success. Read more

The Equitable Housing Project: Addressing the Critical Social Research Gap Abstract

May 24, 2023

This white paper advocates for a critical social research approach that challenges prevailing narratives and explores the underlying social structures contributing to houselessness. The Health Equity Research and Education (HERE) Center’s Equitable Housing Research Project aims to address the gap in critical social research concerning houselessness. This project focuses on investigating the multifaceted aspects of houselessness and promoting equitable housing solutions. Through rigorous research and analysis, the HERE Center generates valuable insights and actionable recommendations for policymakers, organizations, and communities. By bridging the knowledge gap, this initiative endeavors to catalyze positive change in addressing houselessness and fostering equitable housing opportunities for all. Read more

HERE Center's Faculty Partner, Dr. Steve Graves, Creates an Interactive Dashboard to Show Childhood Fitness Within L.A.

December 15, 2022

Dr. Steve Graves, a professor from the geography department and one of the HERE Center’s faculty partners, recently created a dashboard showcasing childhood fitness levels within Los Angeles! Read more

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Land Acknowledgement Statement

April 13, 2021

The HERE Center recognizes and acknowledges the Sesevitam, the first people of this ancestral and unceded territory of Sesevenga that is now occupied by our institution. Read Our Entire Land Acknowledgement Statement