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October 26
Fall in Love With Cal State Fullerton
President Rochon greeted prospective students, admitted transfer students, families and staff at the Fall in Love With Cal State Fullerton open-house event. Participants had the opportunity to connect with academic colleges, take campus tours and learn about campus resources that will help them succeed as Titans.
October 25
Emeriti Scholarship Luncheon
At the Emeriti Scholarship Luncheon, President Rochon thanked the Emeriti of Cal State Fullerton for their continued support of the university. The Emeriti presented $2,000 scholarships to nine students across the university, bringing the organization’s total scholarship awards to $330,000 over the past 15 years.
October 24
Economic Forecast
President Rochon delivered opening remarks at the 30th Annual Economic Forecast Conference, co-presented by Cal State Fullerton’s Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting and the Orange County Business Council. The economic forecast provides an outlook for the national, state and Orange County economies.
October 21
Energy and Sustainability Summit
At the third annual Energy and Sustainability Summit, President Rochon shared how Cal State Fullerton serves as a model for sustainability in higher education. Alumni industry experts and local elected officials discussed how the university and its campus partners are helping Orange County reach its climate goals.
October 13
¡Somos Titans! Supports Latino Students
President Rochon welcomed students, alumni and Latino community leaders to the third annual Celebración de CSUF: ¡Somos Titans!, which raised more than $215,000 for programs and scholarships to support Latino students. Guests enjoyed an exclusive concert by Andy Vargas, lead vocalist for Grammy award-winning Santana, and his All-Star Band.
October 9
Breaking Ground on New Student Housing
At a groundbreaking event, President Rochon announced that the university’s newest 510-bed residence hall is named Sequoia, keeping the tradition of student housing buildings named after trees. The apartment-style housing complex, slated for completion in fall 2026, will include affordable options for students facing housing insecurity.
October 1
Accepting the Seal of Excelencia
President Rochon joined higher education, business, philanthropy and government leaders in Washington, D.C., for Excelencia in Education’s announcement of the 2024 Seal of Excelencia recipients. CSUF first earned the seal in 2021, which recognizes U.S. institutions that go above and beyond to intentionally serve Latinx students, and is one of nine institutions to earn recertification in 2024.
September 25
Advancing the ECS Innovation Hub
President Rochon presented the university’s Engineering and Computer Science Innovation Hub project to the California State University Board of Trustees. The board approved the design of the $67.5 million state-funded project to empower the next generation of engineering and computer science innovators.
September 19
Convocation and State of the University
During his first Convocation and State of the University address, President Rochon outlined goals for the upcoming academic year and celebrated achievements across campus. He inspired faculty and staff to embrace new ideas, be bold and continue Cal State Fullerton’s important work.
September 17
National Voter Registration Day
President Rochon was joined by Tuffy as he re-registered to vote in his new hometown of Fullerton. The duo encouraged fellow Titans to help CSUF win the California Secretary of State’s Ballot Bowl competition by registering to vote ahead of the November general election.
September 14
CSUF Angels Night
Sporting jersey No. 57, President Rochon greeted Titans, posed for pictures with Tuffy and threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the annual CSUF Angels Night, hosted by the Alumni Association.
September 12
Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, President Rochon recognized the many contributions of the Hispanic community and celebrated Cal State Fullerton’s 20-year designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
September 10
Meeting With Black Faculty and Staff Association
President Rochon was a guest at the Black Faculty and Staff Association general meeting.
September 4
Meeting With Sharon Quirk-Silva
President Rochon met with Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and expressed gratitude for her continued support of CSUF’s Center for Healthy Neighborhoods. The leaders also discussed how they can work together to address community needs in Orange County.
August 29
Academic Senate Meeting
President Rochon attended the first Academic Senate meeting of the school year. The senate is the official representative legislative body of the university and speaks on behalf of the university community on matters within its purview.
August 29
Black Titan Experience
President Rochon attended the Black Titan Experience, a back-to-school event designed to create a sense of belonging and community for Black students. The event was hosted by the Black Student Union in partnership with the African American Resource Center.
August 26
First Day of School
Welcoming students on the first day of the 2024-25 academic year, President Rochon encouraged Titans to embrace every opportunity in their educational journeys and to contribute their unique perspectives to the campus community.
August 24
Welcoming New Students
President Rochon introduced himself to hundreds of students and families during Titan Welcome Weekend. The annual event celebrates the start of a new academic year and aims to help students get connected with the campus and its resources.
August 23
Engaging With Proud Alumni
At the Alumni Summit Dinner, President Rochon and his daughter, Nia, greeted the Alumni Association’s board of directors, Associated Students Inc. representatives and university staff. The event provided an opportunity for alumni board members to meet with administrators and learn about campus priorities for the upcoming year.
August 22
Building Bridges
Congresswoman Michelle Steel met with President Rochon to discuss a myriad of topics, including the $5 million federal funding for a new pedestrian bridge that will provide a critical crossing at Nutwood and Commonwealth avenues.
August 22
Move-In Day
Families, friends, faculty and staff came together for Move-In Day, welcoming students to campus, introducing them to resources and helping them prepare for their academic journeys. President Rochon joined the festivities, greeting Titans and welcoming them to the start of a new academic year.
August 22
Meeting Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion
The Division of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion met with President Rochon as he continues to learn about Cal State Fullerton. The division is led by Phenicia McCullough and oversees such areas as talent acquisition, labor and employee relations, diversity and inclusion programs, employee wellness, compensation services, payroll, and risk management.
August 21
Meeting University Advancement
President Rochon attended the Division of University Advancement’s fall meeting. The division is led by Kimberly Shiner and works to encourage advocacy, investment and support of the university through community partnerships.
August 21
Pancakes With the President
Pancakes With the President was another opportunity for President Rochon to get to know the campus community. Faculty and staff members joined the president for breakfast and good conversation before starting their workday.
August 20
Welcoming New Faculty
President Rochon welcomed 35 new tenure-track faculty members joining Cal State Fullerton for the 2024-25 academic year. The faculty hail from top institutions around the world and bring a wealth of research expertise to their new roles.
August 15
Engaging With the Philanthropic Foundation
At the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation Executive Committee meeting, President Rochon shared his appreciation for the alumni, community and business leaders who serve on the board and provide sound stewardship for the foundation and its resources.
August 14
Meeting Student Affairs
The team from the Division of Student Affairs welcomed President Rochon to its fall divisional meeting. The division is led by David Forgues and promotes student success in the areas of college access and career pathways, identity and belonging, engagement and well-being, student leadership and Titans Athletics.
August 9
Supporting Undergraduate Research
President Rochon met students and their faculty advisers at the inaugural Bolstering Black Undergraduate Student Creative Activities and Research conference. The BUSCAR program is supported by the Scott Jewett Fund for Innovation and Student Success.
August 8
Popsicles With the President
Faculty and staff eagerly waited in line to greet President Rochon at the Popsicles With the President event. The president thanked the campus community for extending a warm welcome to him and his family.
August 6
Connecting With Legislators
Congressman Lou Correa and President Rochon met to discuss legislative issues concerning higher education and to share why Cal State Fullerton’s work is critical to fueling California’s workforce. Correa graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a bachelor’s degree in economics and is a longtime supporter of the university.
August 6
Conversations With Student Leaders
Associated Students Inc. leaders met with President Rochon to learn more about his commitment to student success. Rochon looks forward to engaging with student leaders across multiple organizations to enhance the educational experience for all Titans.
August 5
Meeting Administration and Finance
President Rochon met with members of the Division of Administration and Finance. The division, which is led by Alexander Porter, manages a wide array of operations from maintaining and enhancing university buildings and grounds to providing important business support services.
July 23
CSUF Bound
President Rochon’s journey to Cal State Fullerton began with a flight from Indiana. The new president was accompanied by his family and faithful 13-year-old cockapoo, Jaz.
July 22
Dear Titan Community
In his first letter to the Cal State Fullerton community, President Rochon reflected on the transformative power of higher education and shared his excitement to become the university’s 10th president.