Category: California State University–Los Angeles

Cal State LA President Announces Retirement

LOS ANGELES—California State University–Los Angeles President William A. Covino announced Aug. 18 that he will retire at the end of this academic year. Covino has served as president since 2013 and worked for more than 40 years in higher education. In a statement, Covino said he was honored to have held the role. “To offer…


Black Lives Matter Leader Removed from LA Mayoral Debate

LOS ANGELES—A Black Lives Matter chapter co-founder and Los Angeles professor was removed by campus police from the Los Angeles mayoral debate on May 1 for not having a ticket to the event. Melina Abdullah was forcibly removed from the debate, co-hosted by the Pat Brown Institute and the Los Angeles League of Women Voters…


Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Removed from LA Mayoral Debate

LOS ANGELES—A Black Lives Matter chapter co-founder and Los Angeles professor was removed by campus police from a Los Angeles mayoral debate on May 1 for not having a ticket to the event. Melina Abdullah was forcibly removed from the debate, co-hosted by the Pat Brown Institute and the Los Angeles League of Women Voters…