About the President

President Berenecea Johnson-Eanes

Berenecea Johnson Eanes

The CSU Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes to serve as the ninth president of Cal State LA. She is the first woman president in the University’s history.

Event Request for President's Attendance

Thank you for your interest in having President Berenecea Johnson Eanes attend your upcoming event. She takes great pride in representing the university and is honored to experience Cal State LA’s incredible traditions through your various programs. President Eanes is committed to furthering the university’s mission and fostering relationships through her engagement in the community. While she may not be able to attend your event, the importance of the work you are doing to transform our campus community and student experience has not gone unnoticed.

Please refer to the guidelines below to request the President’s attendance or participation at your next event:

  • The President’s schedule fills up quickly, so we politely suggest you submit your request at least three weeks in advance.
  • Complete the Event Request for President’s Attendance form.
  • Submitting the web form does not guarantee the President’s attendance. Allow three to five business days to receive a response from the Office of the President.

For our external community, contact the Office of the President at (323) 343-3030 or [email protected] to request the President’s attendance or participation at an event.

Thank you,

News

A group photo with the cast of "Blood In Blood Out" and Cal State LA president, Berenecea Eanes.

‘Blood In Blood Out’ celebrates its 30th anniversary with screening and book release at Cal State LA

Thousands gathered on the Cal State LA campus for the 30th anniversary celebration of the cult classic, “Blood In Blood Out,” and the release of a new limited-edition book about the making of the film.

Berenecea Johnson Eanes

Berenecea Johnson Eanes appointed next president of Cal State LA

The CSU Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes to serve as the next president of Cal State LA. She will be the first woman president in the University’s history.

Students at graduation ceremony give each other high-fives.

Cal State LA ranks number one in the West for ‘Best Bang for the Buck’

Cal State LA is ranked number one in the West in the “America’s Best Bang for the Buck Colleges” category and number two in the “Best Master’s Universities” category by Washington Monthly.

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President's Council

The President’s Council is comprised of accomplished business and civic leaders who help strengthen the University’s role as a premier public comprehensive university.

CUMU

The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) designated Cal State LA as an educational anchor institution in recognition of the University's efforts to work with communities to uplift and transform economies and social well-being across the region.

Messages

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President's Messages

Read the latest messages from President Eanes to the University community.