Eddie Avellaneda, (Biology)
Eddie Avellaneda, (Biology) 2020, was accepted into Central Michigan University College of Medicine and started this fall.
Stephanie Pruett
Southern California Academy of Sciences (SCAS) Annual Meeting
If you are doing research with faculty or have completed a course‐based research (CURE) experience, presenting your work at a professional conference is a great next step for your academic and professional development. The SCAS hosts an annual meeting each spring at a Southern California institution, providing local access to symposia, contributed oral and poster […]
Register for SCCUR 2025
Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR / SCUR) If you’ve taken a CURE class or are doing research with a faculty mentor, attending an external undergraduate research conference is an excellent way to further your professional profile. This annual regional conference rotates among Southern California campuses, making it a convenient and affordable way to […]
International Summer Research Experiences
Students interested in expanding their research beyond the U.S. can explore immersive international summer programs through the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) and the School for Field Studies (SFS). These programs offer hands-on field research in areas such as tropical ecology, biodiversity, climate change, and conservation, with locations in Latin America, Africa, and island ecosystems. […]
Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU Programs)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) across a wide range of fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, and more. These competitive summer programs place students at research universities and institutes across the U.S., where they conduct hands-on research under faculty mentorship, gain professional development experience, and present their […]
Discover CGU: Fall Open House
Curious about what it’s like to be a graduate student at CGU? For the past 100 years, we’ve empowered students to become changemakers, innovate in their fields, and make a lasting impact. Now it’s your turn to experience our vibrant academic community at Discover CGU: Fall Open House. Join us for student-led sessions, enjoy breakfast with […]
Diego Gonzalez (Mathematics)
Diego Gonzalez has won FIRST PLACE for the Dean’s Award. This is the first time a math major has won first and only the second time Math major has won the award at all (Luke Garcia got honorable mention Spring 2023). Diego was awarded for the work he conducted at his REU during the summer […]
Cherie Atalor (Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics)
Cherie Atalor (Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics) received a Sprirt of La Verne Award for Religious and Sprititual Life. The Spirit of La Verne is sponsored by the Office of Civic and Community Engagement, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Office of International Services and Study Abroad, and […]
Karime Leon-Niebla (Mathematics)
Karime Leon-Niebla (Mathematics) was accepted into the Facilitated-Graduate Application Process (F-GAP) program through the Math Alliance. This program is designed to increase student representation from minoritized groups at the Math graduate school level. To read more, see: https://mathalliance.org/fgap-information-for-students.html Congratulations, Karime!
Hannah Aranki (Chemistry)
Hannah Aranki (Chemistry) accepted admission into UCR chemistry Ph.D. Program. Congratulations, Hannah!
Erika Garcia (Chemistry)
Erika Garcia (Chemistry) has been admitted to USC’s School of Pharmacy – Doctor of Pharmacy program. Congratulations, Erika!
Diana Castaneda, Gina Ehlenburg, & Eman Fasih (Biology)
Society of Toxicology’s Undergraduate Diversity Program Student Travel Award Recipients: Diana Castaneda (Biology) Gina Ehlenburg (Biology) Eman Fasih (Biology) Congratulations Diana, Gina, & Eman!
Gabriela Rojas (Biology)
Gabriela Rojas (Biology) earned the Society of Toxicology’s Perry J. Gehring Diversity Student Research Travel Award and presented her work, “The Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Alzheimer’s Disease, A Systemic Approach”. Congratulations, Gabriela!
Chrystal Olazabal (Biology)
Chrystal Olazabal (Biology) has been accepted into Western University of Health Sciences’ Masters of Science in Nursing – Entry Program. Congratulations, Chrystal!
Brandon Aun (Biology)
Brandon Aun (Biology) has been accepted into the following Doctor of Dental Surgery programs: Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Loma Linda University University of Southern California Western University of Health Sciences Congratulations, Brandon!
Haroon Ahmed (Computer Science & Computer Engineering)
Haroon Ahmed (Computer Science & Computer Engineering) was accepted to UCI and ULV to pursue a Masters Degree. Congratulations, Haroon!
Kendall Winn, Lauren Kostich, Mackenzie Castaneda-Childress, Isaiah Solis, Jade Remillard, Avaleen Agustin, and Demetri Gonzalez (Biology) and Victor Carmona, Ph.D. (Biology)
Kendall Winn, Lauren Kostich, Mackenzie Castaneda-Childress, Isaiah Solis, Jade Remillard, Avaleen Agustin, and Demetri Gonzalez (Biology) and Victor Carmona, Ph.D. (Biology) are to be congratulated in their publication in Acto Microbiologico Hellenica, a microbiology journal.
Mark Garcia (E-Commerce)
Mark Garcia won the 2024 Los Angeles largest Gen AI Hackathon! Mark Garcia is class of 2024. He graduated from ULV as an E-Commerce major with Information Science Concentration. Currently, Mark is enrolled in ULV Master’s in Data Analytics (MDA) Program. Mark also won first place for the best use of AI/ML in Hack for […]
Taylor Puno, Emily Heldenbrand, Ashley Ortiz, Jasmine Reola, Annette Aladefa, Crystal Zaragoza, Anette Shekanino (Biology) and Victor Carmona, Ph.D. (Biology)
Taylor Puno, Emily Heldenbrand, Ashley Ortiz, Jasmine Reola, Annette Aladefa, Crystal Zaragoza, Anette Shekanino, along with faculty member Victor Carmona, Ph.D. (Biology) published a paper entitled “Urban heat and cool island effects on aerosol microbiome assemblages” in BIOS a Quarterly Journal of Biology, March 2025, Vol 96, No. 1, 9-15. https://doi.org/10.1893/BIOS-D-23-00014 Urban heat and cool […]
Allison Arms (Biology)
Allison Arms (Biology) has received a post-graduate job offer from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that derived from her attendance to the Fall STEM Career Fair. Congratulations, Allison!