We’re stepping off. Today, Cal State LA is proud to participate in the MLK Parade, honoring this year’s theme: Reclaiming the Dream. As an institution rooted in access, equity, and opportunity, we continue the work of empowering dreams and transforming lives—in our classrooms and beyond. 📺 Watch live on ABC7 👟 Or cheer us on in person #MLKDay #ReclaimingTheDream #CalStateLA #EmpoweringDreams Video shows members of the Cal State LA community gathered just before stepping off in the MLK Parade.

An unforgettable night at Cal State LA 💛 We were honored to welcome Edward James Olmos, Cal State LA alumnus, actor, director, and advocate, for An Evening with Edward James Olmos. The night featured a Prism Award presentation, an inspiring conversation with the Dean of the College of Arts & Letters, and a screening of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez — a powerful story of justice and resilience in the Mexican-American experience. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this celebration of storyte

🎉🇲🇽 History in the making! For the first time ever, Cal State LA proudly marched in the 79th Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival—the largest and oldest Latin parade in the U.S. 💛🖤 From @presidenteanes and @senatorsrp to our incredible students, faculty, staff, and Cheer Squad, we celebrated heritage, education, and the vibrant spirit of our community. #WeAreLA #CalStateLA #EastLAParade #MexicanIndependenceDay #CommunityPride | California State University, Los