David W. Scott, whose operatic voice and directing vision lifted the California State University, Northridge opera program to international acclaim, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 4, after suffering injuries in a car accident. He was 82 years old.

Anne P. Glavin, California State University, Northridge’s chief of police and director of police services, was recently sworn in as the 55th president of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.

“I’m grateful to my students who have said nice things about me,” McClave said. “I love them for that. I love them period, but I’m surrounded by great teachers. I see them. I know them. I know their level of dedication.”

Dr. Mack Johnson, associate vice president for Graduate Studies, Research and International Programs and professor of biology at California State University, Northridge, passed away on June 6.

A merica’s 2012 Teacher of the Year Rebecca Mieliwocki, Amgen executive Nicholas Timinskas, telecommu­nications entrepreneur Paul Jennings and business executive and former U.S. Census Bureau Director Vincent Barabba, all CSUN alumni, are among the dignitaries who will address California State University, Northridge students when they graduate later this month.

Representatives from California State University, Northridge’s Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication signed an agreement this week that will allow students at Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) to complete an accelerated master’s degree in music.

Stacia Short-Baguio thought she was done with education when she dropped out of high school at 17. She had always been a bright student, but the chaos in her life was hectic. Her single, teenage mom had a hard time keeping a roof over their heads and provided little support. She needed stability and a job.

For César Soto, failure is not defeat. Rather, failing is an opportunity to learn and grow. “All the obstacles I’ve faced have only made me better,” he said.

More than 9,200 students are expected to walk across a stage at California State University, Northridge later this month as they celebrate their graduation from the university before thousands of family members and friends.

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