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Success Stories
CSUN students and alumni use their talent and world-class education to lead, innovate and advance the public good. Read their stories and imagine your own success.
Jonathan Gonzalez and Camilla Rambaldi

Why CSUN? Because it was the perfect transition for me coming out of a wonderful community college.

Jonathan Gonzalez B.A. ’13, Journalism & Camilla Rambaldi B.A. ’13, Journalism

Malachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology

At CSUN I developed the skills and passion for biomedical research... I am forever proud and thankful to be a Matador alumnus!

Malachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology

CSUN Alumnus Cole Wakim

CSUN engineering was very hands-on, teaching me things applicable not only in the real world, but in my racing career.

Cole Wakim B.A. ’24, Mechanical Engineering

CSUN alum Jenée Ornelas seen on campus.

I learned a lot about myself at CSUN, academically and personally.

Jenée Ornelas B.A. ’19, Early Childhood Development

CSUN Alum Jae C. Hong seen in a portrait

CSUN taught me how to tell powerful stories through photography.

Jae C. Hong B.A. ’06, Photojournalism

CSUN Alumnus Jason June

CSUN taught me there isn’t one way to be a student.

Jason June M.A. ’16, English Literature

ASL teacher Arby Jean Wolkov stands at her desk at William Howard Taft Charter High School, in front of a colorful bulletin board covered with photos and mementos.

Another joy in teaching, seeing students succeed and use whatever they learned from me, out in the real world.

Arby Jean Wolkov M.A. ’13, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education

CSUN alumni Denzel Clarke seen playing in the MLB for the Athletics

I’m playing in the big leagues... That’s a really cool moment. Not everyone can say they’ve done that.

Former CSUN Baseball Player Denzel Clarke, Now A’s Center Fielder

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