President's Office
Welcome to the home page for California State University, Northridge’s chief executive, President Dianne F. Harrison. The President’s Office website provides access to President Harrison's biography, speeches, messages to the campus community, and other communications; university planning goals and initiatives; and the major organizational areas of the university, including its divisions and colleges. Announcements, news and other items of interest related to the President are listed below. For the latest in other university-wide news and achievements, visit CSUN Today.
Faculty Retreat Address Focuses on Generation Z
January 18, 2019
In her keynote address at the 2019 Faculty Retreat, held January 2019, President Harrison reflected on CSUN's 60th anniversary and spoke about the the learning styles and expectations of Generation Z students. Entitled "“60 Years of Student Success: Supporting Today’s Students in a Changing World,” the text to the address is now available.
Updates in Response to Threats to Campus
December 11, 2018
In recognition of anxiety students may be experiencing due to recent threats to the campus and incidents of hate speech, President Harrison announced that faculty will provide alternative exam format options to accommodate students who are not comfortable coming to campus for final exams scheduled Thursday, December 13, through Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
President's Six Year Review Feedback
December 3, 2018
Earlier this year, in accordance with Trustee policy to review CSU presidents every three years, the Chancellor conducted a six-year review of President Harrison. The Chancellor’s feedback is now available.
Matador Fire Relief Fund
November 13, 2018
President Harrison has issued a letter to the campus community about the California wildfires with information on how the campus community can assist students, faculty and staff who have been impacted by the Southern California wildfires by contributing to the Matador Fire Relief Fund.
President Reappointed to WICHE
November 1, 2018
California State University, Northridge President Dianne F. Harrison has been reappointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), an interstate organization that facilitates resource sharing among the higher education systems of 15 states in the western United States as well as U.S. Pacific territories. Read the full story.
CSUN Marks 60th Anniversary
October 16, 2018
California State University, Northridge celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 13, with 6,000 Matadors at its annual Grand Reunion. Read the full story.
President’s Welcome Celebrates CSUN's 60 Years
August 28, 2018
President Harrison's annual Welcome Address celebrating the start of the new academic year highlighted milestones from CSUN’s storied six decades and looked to the future, illustrating how the institution must prepare students for careers in a modern economy that requires critical thinking, problem solving and innovation. Read the full story.
CSUN President Elected Vice Chair of LAEDC
July 16, 2018
CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison this summer became the first academic leader elected to serve as vice chair of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). The corporation’s mission is to advance opportunity and prosperity for all of Los Angeles County’s residents.
More Than 11,500 to Graduate
May 1, 2018
More than 11,500 graduating students are eligible to participate in California State University, Northridge’s 2018 commencement ceremonies being held at CSUN's iconic Delmar T. Oviatt Library.
2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Honored
April 23, 2018
Entertainment entrepreneur Richard Foos, banking industry executive Janet Garufis and Superior Court Judge Hon. D. Zeke Zeidler were recognized with CSUN’s 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
CSUN Professor Receives CSU Honor
January 29, 2018
Dr. Ivor Weiner, Professor of Special Education, was recognized with the Wang Family Excellence Award by the Board of Trustees of the California State University (CSU). As one of the CSU's highest honors and awarded to four faculty and one staff member each year. Dr. Weiner was recognized in the category for Outstanding Faculty Service and honored at the January meeting of the CSU Board of Trustees. Click here to read the full story.
Support for All Students Regardless of Immigration Status
September 5, 2017
President Harrison has released statements in support of students, particularly those who may be affected by anticipated changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Visit the President's letters page to read the statements.
VPAC Renamed in Recognition of $17 Million Gift
July 27, 2017
CSUN’s Valley Performing Arts Center has been renamed the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts in recognition of a record $17 million gift from the Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of Younes and Soraya Sarah Nazarian and their family. The gift will support the programming and operations of the award-winning performing arts center, which has become one of the cultural jewels of the region since its opening 6 years ago. The gift is one of the largest in the history of the California State University and the system’s largest single gift in support of the arts. Read the full story here.
Nazarian College Campaign Reaches $25 million Goal
September 27, 2016
A $5 million gift from CSUN alumnus Harvey Bookstein and his wife, Harriet — both California State University, Northridge alumni and lifelong supporters of the university — has pushed CSUN over the top in a two-year campaign to raise $25 million for its college of business. Read the full story here.
CSUN's Economic and Social Impact Report Released
July 18, 2016
A new economic and social impact study has found that California State University, Northridge generates $1.9 billion generated annually through spending and labor income and has led to the creation of more than 11,700 jobs. Read more
