Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

A low angle view of CIMKO cement factory.

On Tuesday, May 6th, the Educational Opportunity Programs hosted a reception to recognize the accomplishments of graduating EOP Seniors. This year, the program will be anticipating the graduation of more than 600 EOP students.

At the event students received a complimentary EOP Sash, a token of appreciation from the program to publicly acknowledge their hard work. Students also had the opportunity to reconnect with members of the EOP Community.

On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, the Educational Opportunity Programs at California State University, Northridge hosted its first annual José Luis Vargas Scholarship Awards.

The ceremony honored the contributions made by Mr. Vargas and scholarships were awarded to students who embody EOP’s core values, practice RRAM and exemplify academic excellence. The event was also an opportunity for EOP alumni to reconnect and share their fondest memory of Mr. Vargas.

The recipients of the 2018 scholarship awards were:

Alexis Aleman

Carina Alvarado Alcala

Davon Anderson

Osman Bonilla

David Contreras

Carla Martinez Plascencia

Jeremy Simmons

Nikki Vi

As a former EOP student, Mr. Vargas led the program with passion, conviction, and professionalism. He mentored thousands of students and encouraged them to believe in themselves and succeed in higher education. His legacy will continue through the future scholarships given in his memory.

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

Students participating in EOP Commuter Bridge.

Each year EOP Transitional Programs offers a summer experience to help students bridge the gap between High School and University. The program's goals are to give students a head start toward a successful college experience and the opportunity to begin building a strong community. Photo Credit: Margaret Nguyen | CSUN EOP

Students participating in EOP Residential Bridge.

Each year EOP Transitional Programs offers a summer experience to help students bridge the gap between High School and University. The program's goals are to give students a head start toward a successful college experience and the opportunity to begin building a strong community. Photo Credit: Margaret Nguyen | CSUN EOP

For more information please visit: www.csun.edu/eop

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, EOP hosted a recognition reception for its graduating seniors. At the event students had the chance to to connect with their peers and they also received a commemorative EOP graduation sash, a small token from their "EOP family" to publicly acknowledge their hard work and dedication. This year marks the 50 years of the Educational Opportunity Program and we have commemorated this special occasion with our special edition “EOP 50 years” sash. The sash is a representation of not only the success of our students but the program’s 50 years of changing lives through continuous innovation. We can’t wait to see our graduating students wear it proudly during CSUN’s commencement ceremonies.

Attending the event were also former EOP students receiving their post graduate degree, who were honored with a medal.

Congratulations class of 2019, you are Making A Difference!

2018-09-12: Image of a fisherman looking for something in his refrigerator.

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, EOP hosted a recognition reception for its graduating seniors. At the event students had the chance to to connect with their peers and they also received a commemorative EOP graduation sash, a small token from their "EOP family" to publicly acknowledge their hard work and dedication. This year marks the 50 years of the Educational Opportunity Program and we have commemorated this special occasion with our special edition “EOP 50 years” sash. The sash is a representation of not only the success of our students but the program’s 50 years of changing lives through continuous innovation. We can’t wait to see our graduating students wear it proudly during CSUN’s commencement ceremonies.

Attending the event were also former EOP students receiving their post graduate degree, who were honored with a medal.

Congratulations class of 2019, you are Making A Difference!

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, EOP hosted a recognition reception for its graduating seniors. At the event students had the chance to to connect with their peers and they also received a commemorative EOP graduation sash, a small token from their "EOP family" to publicly acknowledge their hard work and dedication. This year marks the 50 years of the Educational Opportunity Program and we have commemorated this special occasion with our special edition “EOP 50 years” sash. The sash is a representation of not only the success of our students but the program’s 50 years of changing lives through continuous innovation. We can’t wait to see our graduating students wear it proudly during CSUN’s commencement ceremonies.

Attending the event were also former EOP students receiving their post graduate degree, who were honored with a medal.

Congratulations class of 2019, you are Making A Difference!

On Tuesday, May 6th, the Educational Opportunity Programs hosted a reception to recognize the accomplishments of graduating EOP Seniors. This year, the program will be anticipating the graduation of more than 600 EOP students.

At the event students received a complimentary EOP Sash, a token of appreciation from the program to publicly acknowledge their hard work. Students also had the opportunity to reconnect with members of the EOP Community.

Students participating in EOP Residential Bridge.

Each year EOP Transitional Programs offers a summer experience to help students bridge the gap between High School and University. The program's goals are to give students a head start toward a successful college experience and the opportunity to begin building a strong community. Photo Credit: Margaret Nguyen | CSUN EOP

For more information please visit: www.csun.edu/eop

On Tuesday, May 6th, the Educational Opportunity Programs hosted a reception to recognize the accomplishments of graduating EOP Seniors. This year, the program will be anticipating the graduation of more than 600 EOP students.

At the event students received a complimentary EOP Sash, a token of appreciation from the program to publicly acknowledge their hard work. Students also had the opportunity to reconnect with members of the EOP Community.

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2018-08-22: Wide view of Indorama Eleme Fertilizer. African Development Bank Group has provided over a hundred million dollars as part of the Feed Africa strategy.

Students participating in EOP Residential Bridge.

Each year EOP Transitional Programs offers a summer experience to help students bridge the gap between High School and University. The program's goals are to give students a head start toward a successful college experience and the opportunity to begin building a strong community. Photo Credit: Margaret Nguyen | CSUN EOP

For more information please visit: www.csun.edu/eop

Facade of the Nouri & Cie factory, Tozeur, Tunisia. Created in 1892 that is specialized in the production, packaging and export of dates. The African Development Bank is helping small and medium-sized enterprises to access international trade in Tunisia.

A view of CIMKO cement plant located in Malanga during the Nyumba Ya Akiba Cement Plant Project.

On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, the Educational Opportunity Programs at California State University, Northridge hosted its first annual José Luis Vargas Scholarship Awards.

The ceremony honored the contributions made by Mr. Vargas and scholarships were awarded to students who embody EOP’s core values, practice RRAM and exemplify academic excellence. The event was also an opportunity for EOP alumni to reconnect and share their fondest memory of Mr. Vargas.

The recipients of the 2018 scholarship awards were:

Alexis Aleman

Carina Alvarado Alcala

Davon Anderson

Osman Bonilla

David Contreras

Carla Martinez Plascencia

Jeremy Simmons

Nikki Vi

As a former EOP student, Mr. Vargas led the program with passion, conviction, and professionalism. He mentored thousands of students and encouraged them to believe in themselves and succeed in higher education. His legacy will continue through the future scholarships given in his memory.

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Photo Credit: Aaron Garcia | aarongarcia.net

Students participating in EOP Residential Bridge.

Each year EOP Transitional Programs offers a summer experience to help students bridge the gap between High School and University. The program's goals are to give students a head start toward a successful college experience and the opportunity to begin building a strong community. Photo Credit: Margaret Nguyen | CSUN EOP

For more information please visit: www.csun.edu/eop

2018-08-22: Image of Stanley Nwogu, process operator at the Indorama Fertilizer Plant, Nigeria.

The irrigation project has encouraged rice cultivation.This photo depicts irrigation channels in the Bugesera valley.

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

2020-04-08: A view of irrigation channel at the Bugesera valley in Bugesera district, Rwanda.

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, EOP hosted a recognition reception for its graduating seniors. At the event students had the chance to to connect with their peers and they also received a commemorative EOP graduation sash, a small token from their "EOP family" to publicly acknowledge their hard work and dedication. This year marks the 50 years of the Educational Opportunity Program and we have commemorated this special occasion with our special edition “EOP 50 years” sash. The sash is a representation of not only the success of our students but the program’s 50 years of changing lives through continuous innovation. We can’t wait to see our graduating students wear it proudly during CSUN’s commencement ceremonies.

Attending the event were also former EOP students receiving their post graduate degree, who were honored with a medal.

Congratulations class of 2019, you are Making A Difference!

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, EOP hosted a recognition reception for its graduating seniors. At the event students had the chance to to connect with their peers and they also received a commemorative EOP graduation sash, a small token from their "EOP family" to publicly acknowledge their hard work and dedication. This year marks the 50 years of the Educational Opportunity Program and we have commemorated this special occasion with our special edition “EOP 50 years” sash. The sash is a representation of not only the success of our students but the program’s 50 years of changing lives through continuous innovation. We can’t wait to see our graduating students wear it proudly during CSUN’s commencement ceremonies.

Attending the event were also former EOP students receiving their post graduate degree, who were honored with a medal.

Congratulations class of 2019, you are Making A Difference!

2020-04-08: image of two farmers sitting by the irrigation channel at the Bugesera district of Rwanda.

Image of CIMKO cement plant located in Malanga during the Nyumba Ya Akiba Cement Plant Project.

Congratulations to our high potential EOP students on their completion of their residential bridge experience. Our convocation took place on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Back in the summer of 2015, most of these students were admitted to our campus by EOP as "special-admit" freshmen. This means that CSU rejected these students due to their low grades in high school, but EOP leaders recognized their high potential. For a summer plus three semesters, EOP leaders provided support services, especially mentors, to help these students develop their potential. Now several are young scholars on our campus.

Photos by

Thomas Macias

Margaret Nguyen

Josh Poildore

Chayuda Sitthiphap

2018-09-12: Image of a fisherman showing his squid fish.

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, EOP hosted a recognition reception for its graduating seniors. At the event students had the chance to to connect with their peers and they also received a commemorative EOP graduation sash, a small token from their "EOP family" to publicly acknowledge their hard work and dedication. This year marks the 50 years of the Educational Opportunity Program and we have commemorated this special occasion with our special edition “EOP 50 years” sash. The sash is a representation of not only the success of our students but the program’s 50 years of changing lives through continuous innovation. We can’t wait to see our graduating students wear it proudly during CSUN’s commencement ceremonies.

Attending the event were also former EOP students receiving their post graduate degree, who were honored with a medal.

Congratulations class of 2019, you are Making A Difference!