At Cal State LA, we are dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. Through our programs, initiatives and volunteer work in our communities, we enrich our city, our region, our state and our world.
IN THE HEART OF LOS ANGELES
Cal State LA’s commitment to uplifting and transforming the economies and social well-being of communities across the region led to an anchor institution designation by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. The University is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, Minority-Serving Institution, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution.
#1
IN THE NATION
FOR UPWARD MOBILITY
TOP 10
RANKED BY WASHINGTON MONTHLY
FOR SERVICE, RESEARCH
AND SOCIAL MOBILITY
250+
NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
ACADEMICS AND SERVICE
Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good
Launched in 2014 by President William A. Covino, the center leads Cal State LA’s mission of engagement and public service and oversees innovative and transformative initiatives.
Service Learning
Civic engagement and service learning prepare our students to serve the changing needs of a global society.
I Serve LA
The I Serve LA tracker allows Cal State LA to quantify the volunteer hours that students, faculty, staff and alumni collectively contribute to our surrounding communities.
IN THE NEWS
CAL STATE LA SELECTED AS ANCHOR INSTITUTION FOR NATIONWIDE CUMU INITIATIVE
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities selected Cal State LA as an anchor institution as part of a new effort to uplift and transform the economies and social well-being of communities across the nation.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS
COMMUNITY
Achieve LA
A collaboration with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles to help communities prosper and create pathways to higher education.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cal State LA BioSpace
An initiative to promote a thriving bioscience ecosystem in the heart of Los Angeles.
GOVERNMENT
Civic University
Developed with the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Civic U trains community members to more effectively advocate for their neighborhoods.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
