President's Office
Welcome to the President's Office website, which provides access to CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison's biography; her letters, speeches, and other communications; major university priorities and initiatives; and links to major organizational areas of the university. For the latest university news, visit CSUN Today.
David Nazarian College of Business and Economics
March 26, 2014
On March 26, California State University, Northridge’s College of Business and Economics announced that Mr. David Nazarian ’82 has pledged to help lead a $25 million fundraising drive and launched that effort with a $10 million cash gift. In recognition of his gift and pledge of continued support, CSUN has re-named the College of Business and Economics for Mr. Nazarian. Read more
CSUN Shine Distinctions Brochure Updated
February 25, 2014
CSUN Shine: Selected Distinctions and Recognitions, a tri-fold of university highlights and distinctions has been updated and is now available for download (PDF format). Read more
Topic 4: Sustainability
February 13, 2014
As noted in a message to the campus community from President Dianne F. Harrison introducing topic 4 for the Help Make CSUN Shine Brighter initiative, this semester, we turn our attention to sustainability. Read more
Topic 3 Update: Becoming a Smoke-Free Campus
February 7, 2014
Last November, we reported on the feedback results of Topic 3 of the Help Make CSUN Shine Brighter initiative on whether CSUN should be a smoke-free campus. We are pleased to share this further update on this issue. Read more
Topic 1 Update: Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic Initiative
February 7, 2014
The debut topic of the Help Make CSUN Shine Brighter initiative last year focused on pedestrian and vehicular traffic on campus and the projects and actions undertaken as a result of the feedback and comments submitted. We are now pleased to share the following new updates on the continued work in response to this topic. Read more
Statement on Academic Boycott
January 7, 2014
Dianne F. Harrison Leadership Award
September 18, 2013
For the full story about the first class of awardees, visit CSUN Today.
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CSU Chancellor White Visits CSUN
September 13, 2013
For details and a photo gallery of Chancellor White's visit, click here.
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President's Second Convocation Address
August 22, 2013
President Dianne F. Harrison delivered her second Convocation address to the campus community on Thursday, August 22, 2013, at 9 a.m. at the Valley Performing Arts Center. The video and prepared text of President Harrison's address are now available. Read more
CSUN Shine: Selected Distinctions and Recognitions
February 20, 2013
Meet President Harrison
June 11, 2012
Dianne F. Harrison assumes the presidency of California State University, Northridge. Read more