{"id":318240,"date":"2026-05-16T02:34:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/318240\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T02:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:34:59","slug":"cal-state-dominguez-hills-kicks-off-graduation-ceremonies-daily-breeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/318240\/","title":{"rendered":"Cal State, Dominguez Hills kicks off graduation ceremonies \u2013 Daily Breeze"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 4,000 college graduates from Cal State Dominguez Hills will receive their diplomas this weekend, with the first of many commencement ceremonies taking place on Friday morning, May 15.<\/p>\n

The first commencement ceremonies took place at the tennis stadium at Dignity Health Sports Park and included the College of Arts, and Humanities and the College of Education.<\/p>\n

Later in the day, the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, and the College of Health, Human Services and Nursing held their ceremonies.<\/p>\n

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Producer and journalist Meher Tatna speaks during California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills Interim President Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal attends commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills Interim President Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal attends commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Samantha Alvarez-Chavarria is the student speaker during California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Producer and journalist Meher Tatna speaks during California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills Interim President Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal attends commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Brian Leonard Richie celebrates his graduation during California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills Interim President Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal attends commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Debra Van Kallen celebrates her graduation during California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills Interim President Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal attends commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Brian<\/p>\n

Brian Leonard Richie celebrates his graduation during California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Debra<\/p>\n

Debra Van Kallen celebrates her graduation during California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills Interim President Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal attends commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills Interim President Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal attends commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Joshua Mu\u00f1oz, a fry cook for In n\u2019 Out Burgers for 8 years, attends his graduation as a new teacher at California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Priscilla Tuuholoaki waves to family during California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills Interim President Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal attends commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Anthony Vargas attends California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

California State University Dominguez Hills Interim President Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal attends commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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California State University Dominguez Hills holds commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Producer and journalist Meher Tatna speaks during California State University Dominguez Hills commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education at the Dignity Sports Health Park Tennis Stadium on Friday May 15, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Another ceremony for the College of Health, Human Services and Nursing will be held Saturday morning, while the College of Business Administration and Public Policy\u2019s ceremony will be later in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

The graduate hooding ceremony for all colleges will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe class of 2026 reflects CSUDH\u2019s mission of providing high-quality, accessible education that prepares graduates to meet regional workforce needs in health care, education, business, public service, and technology,\u201d CSUDH spokesperson Lilly McKibbin said in a written statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cCSUDH is a leading driver of social mobility, graduating students who uplift their families, give back to their communities, and power the region\u2019s economy,\u201d she added. \u201cThe university celebrates the achievements of our students, particularly for the nearly half of graduates who are the first in their family to attend college.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s graduate hooding ceremony will also include CSUDH\u2019s first class of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program.<\/p>\n

\u201cA huge milestone for the campus,\u201d McKibbin said. \u201cOTD (Occupational Therapy Doctorate) is the first doctoral program offered in the university\u2019s 65 year history, having launched in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n

An honorary doctorate will be awarded on Saturday night to Miguel Santana, president and CEO of the California Community Foundation, in recognition of his work advancing social justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"More than 4,000 college graduates from Cal State Dominguez Hills will receive their diplomas this weekend, with the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":318241,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[7,16844,8600,131,133,132,137,100,200,136],"class_list":["post-318240","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-california","tag-carson","tag-graduation","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news","tag-los-angeles-county","tag-news","tag-south-bay","tag-top-stories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/318240","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=318240"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/318240\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/318241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=318240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=318240"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=318240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}