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Follow us for the latest news, events, and stories from California State University, Northridge. Once a Matador, always a Matador! #CSUN 🌹
Northridge, California
Joined December 2007
Douglas Emhoff, #CSUN alumnus, has just become the first second gentleman of the United States. #Inauguration2021 @DouglasEmhoff.
Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
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Classes are cancelled and campus is closed Friday, Oct. 11 due to the Saddleridge Fire. These fires continue to burn in multiple communities in the north San Fernando Valley. Visit for more information. #CSUN #SaddleridgeFire
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#CSUN is aware of the hateful and offensive graffiti in Sierra Hall. CSUN Police are investigating this use of hateful language and symbols and threat against our community. We are working to remove this graffiti immediately. CSUN condemns this in the strongest possible terms.
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#CSUN Police: There is an individual reported to have a gun in his car on campus. If you are in a campus parking lot – leave now. If you are on campus, please shelter in place. All others are advised to stay away from campus until further notice.
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#CSUN to Transition to Virtual Learning and Alternate Modalities. Please click below to read the message from CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison.
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#CSUN alumnus @DouglasEmhoff is projected to head to the White House as the nation's first "second gentleman." .
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@Alinoorxd CSUN is aware of the hateful and offensive graffiti in Sierra Hall. CSUN Police are investigating this use of hateful language and symbols and threat against our community. We are working to remove this graffiti immediately. CSUN condemns this in the strongest possible terms.
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@demonchilddd CSUN takes reports of sexual assault very seriously. Anyone with knowledge of a crime should report it immediately to a law enforcement authority or CSUN Police.
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#CSUN Campus Police have confirmed that the video featuring a gun on campus that was posted to social media is a hoax. There is no threat to campus. CSUN remains open and operational.
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Message from #CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison: "Dec. 12th Finals Moved to Alternate Exam Formats Following New Threat to Campus." Read statement at
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ALERT: CSUN campus is closed and classes have been canceled for Thursday, Dec. 7. Read updated statement at
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According to the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking, #CSUN ranks as the No. 2 public university in California. 🏆. We couldn't have done it without you, Matadors! 🙌
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#CSUN officials are aware of a social media post of a video that appears to show a gun on campus. Campus Police are investigating the situation. Information will be shared with the campus community when available. (1 of 2).
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CSUN ADVISORY: #CSUN is aware of a social media post that “some people think the Pride Center is going to be targeted tomorrow.” CSUN Police is investigating and will be providing additional security at the Pride Center tomorrow. Updates will follow as information is available.
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In an all-time #CSUN record, 11,627 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree candidates are eligible to walk across the stage at this year's commencement ceremonies. 🎓
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At the age of 84, John Kihm graduated from #CSUN and he wants his story to inspire others who may feel like giving up.
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"#CSUN is home to the largest population of Armenian and Armenian-American students of any university outside of Armenia . This conflict hits close to home for many in our community. ".Read President Dianne F. Harrison's full statement:
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“Whether it took you four years or a little bit longer, you’re a different person now than you were when you started. You are stronger, smarter and have more experiences,” said student speaker Lucila Broughton.
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Late last night CSUN became aware of a hand-written note with new threats of violence against campus. CSUN Police, with the help of LAPD, have been investigating through the night. A communication will be forthcoming. Updates will be posted at
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Congratulations, Matadors! 🎓🎉 We’re back at 8 a.m. tomorrow to celebrate graduates of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences I in the second #CSUNgrad19 Commencement ceremony.
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#CSUN extends the recent deadline for parking permit refund requests to 3/17. 1. Fill out the form at 2. Mail the form and your parking permit to CSUN Parking Services: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge CA 91330-8290.3. Await refund by mail for 2-3 weeks.
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Go Matador! @DouglasEmhoff #CSUN.
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#CSUN will begin the spring semester with three weeks of temporary primarily remote instruction. In-person instruction will resume on Monday, Feb. 14. Read the full announcement:
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Cheers to the Class of 2019-2020! Join us tomorrow, May 16, for a virtual celebration honoring our graduates! The celebration starts at 4 p.m. PST and will feature special messages and guests throughout the event. #CSUN 🎓
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#CSUN celebrates with the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies this month and every month. #HAPPYPRIDEMONTH 🌈
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The following statement is from CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison: Future Matadors, #CSUN admissions decisions will not be affected by peaceful activism/protest. We join with campuses across the CSU in supporting your right to civil engagement.
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That’s a wrap on the first #CSUNgrad18 Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations Mike Curb College of Art, Media and Communication graduates! 🎓👨🎓👩🎓🎉 #CSUN
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Congratulations to the newest class of #Matador alumni! #CSUN #CSUN4life #CSUNgrad19.(Captioned version available at
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#CSUN receives $40 million gift from philanthropist and author @mackenziescott and her husband Dan Jewett. It is the largest gift from a single donor in the institution’s history.
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Update: CSUN Police are pursuing prosecution of the suspect who posted the video, who is neither a CSUN employee or student.
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#CSUN marine biologist Kerry Nickols will embark on an expedition to Antarctica with women from 27 countries to explore how they can work together to battle climate change.
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“I have the pleasure of sharing with all our graduates that the university has decided to present you with a gift. That gift being a lifetime membership to the #CSUN Alumni Association.”- Vice President for Student Affairs William Watkins.
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#CSUN Police UPDATE: ALL CLEAR. The report of an individual with a gun on campus was determined to be unfounded. No threat has been identified on or around campus. The campus is open and operational.
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.@calstate announces the establishment of a Global Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Equity Innovation Hub in partnership with @Apple and @CAgovernor to be housed at #CSUN.
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Did you see @shemarmoore on campus this summer filming his new drama, S.W.A.T.? Find out what he says about #CSUN at
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#CSUN celebrates the achievements of undocumented student graduates at the 2018 Undocu-Graduation Celebration.
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Whether we're on campus or at home, let's strive to take care of the planet that we call home. 🌹🌎♻️ #HappyEarthDay
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The @goldenglobes gives #CSUN $80,000 to support CTVA senior film projects and help students with pandemic-related financial issues.
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Retired #CSUN professor Judy Griffin's Woodstock love story has us swooning.
50 years after they met at Woodstock, couple finds a photo of their first hours together
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Need a laugh? @CheechMarin is coming to #CSUN on Sept. 28 at The Soraya! Get a special discount at @VPACatCSUN
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#CSUN welcomes @NicoleAMaines and Wayne Maines to a conversation about “Becoming Nicole.” The book “Becoming Nicole” is currently the featured selection of the 2018-19 CSUN Common Reading.
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More than 11,500 students have been invited to take part in #CSUN's 2018 commencement celebration.
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#CSUN biology professor Maria Elena Zavala is selected as one of the 100 most inspiring Hispanic/Latinx scientists working in the US, per @CellCellPress.
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The Killing of George Floyd: Systemic Racism, Continued Inequality and Social Justice . To read the full #CSUN statement please visit:
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“Graduation day marks the end of the journey for most of us, but it is also a day of celebration for those who have also supported us vigorously and ensured we are here on this occasion,” said student speaker Edwin Ocampo. #CSUNgrad18
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Graduating Matadors, it's time to prepare for the big day! Stop by GradFest on March 13 and 14 at the #CSUN Campus Store Complex to get all your commencement prep ready. 🎓🎉 #CSUNGrad19
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What do @SteveCarell, @KristenBell, and @shemarmoore all have in common? They've all filmed scenes on the #CSUN campus! Let us know when you spot a familiar location.
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She said yes! 💍 #CSUN psychology professor Thomas Chan popped the question with a little help from holographic woodland creatures.
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#CSUN to open the Student Legal Clinic in fall 2017 to provide students with legal assistance on immigration issues.
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Everyone, meet Julyssa Renteria (right): the 2019 recipient of the Dianne F. Harrison Leadership Award. 👏👏
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#CSUN biology professor Cristian Ruiz and his collaborators developed a new method of detecting cancer in its early stages by using “liquid biopsies.”
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Anyone with information about suspicious activity should contact Campus Police at 818-677-2111. The campus is open and operating as usual. (2 of 2).
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That’s a wrap on #CSUNgrad19 commencement ceremonies. Congratulations to all graduating Matadors! 🎓❤️🖤
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Did you follow the @GoldenGlobes on social media last night? If so, you probably saw the work of #CSUN students Allison Bird, Amanda Derzy and Robert Ahn. As interns, the trio was responsible for the official social media for last night's awards ceremony. 👏
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Update from #CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison, "Alternate Final Exam Format Options Extended to Students Upon Request," is available at * This message was also sent to campus via email.
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#CSUN ranks fourth in the nation on @CollegeNET's 2020 Social Mobility Index, being recognized for effectively enrolling students from low-income backgrounds and graduating them into good-paying jobs.
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Finals are here! Oviatt has some resources to get you through the week, including puppies. Find out all about it on Snapchat 👻csun_edu
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Congrats to #CSUN alumna @Diane_Warren for her #Oscar nomination with @ladygaga on Til It Happens to You
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.@BreeNewsome will address the importance of activism as keynote speaker at #CSUN's Freshman Convocation.
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"Update on Threat to Campus Safety, Hate Messages — 12/10/18," by #CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison is available at
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When you find out #CSUN is no. 9 in the #MyTopCollege competition! Let's get in the top 5! Keep tweeting @csunorthridge and #MyTopCollege.
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Due to the ongoing Saddleridge Fire impacts to the region, CSUN is closed and all campus activities and events are cancelled Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 11-13. Visit for updates and be safe. #CSUN #SaddleridgeFire
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