Newswise — More than 120,000 attendees are expected to visit Cal State Fullerton’s campus to celebrate more than 13,000 Titans at 12 in-person ceremonies throughout May 20-23.

On May 22, CSUF alumnus Roy Choi ’94 (B.A. philosophy) will be recognized with an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree at the 5 p.m. CSUF College of Business and Economics ceremony at Titan Stadium for his dedication to building community and success in business leadership. 

Choi is the co-founder of Kogi Korean BBQ, a Korean-Mexican taco truck chain that got its start in Los Angeles. For his innovation in redefining the traditional food truck model, Choi was named to the TIME 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2011 and 2016. 

The complete ceremony schedule is available on the Commencement 2024 website:

By The Numbers

  • 13,347 Titans in Cal State Fullerton’s Class of 2024

  • 11,390 undergraduate students

  • 1,957 graduate students

  • 120,000 estimated commencement attendance, including family members, friends, faculty and staff

  • 12 in-person ceremonies over four days

  • 8 academic colleges

Class of 2024 Graduates

  • Josh Bhasera - A psychology student from Zimbabwe who aims to improve access to mental health services

  • Oscar Sosa Cordova - A first-generation DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) college student pursuing a civil engineering career 

  • Ryutaro Ichihara - A graduate student who researches sports philosophy and increasing inclusion in physical activity

  • Leighia Fleming - A doctoral candidate in education who aims to improve community colleges’ response to and prevention of discrimination and harassment

  • Kyrstin Huxtable - A student in the College of Business and Economics’ Titan Capital Management program who landed her first job at Big Four accounting firm KPMG

About Cal State Fullerton: The largest university in the CSU and the only campus in Orange County, Cal State Fullerton offers more than 100 degree programs and Division 1 athletics. Recognized as a national model for supporting student success, CSUF excels with innovative, high-impact educational practices, including faculty-student collaborative research, study abroad and competitive internships. CSUF is a top public university known for its success in supporting first-generation and underrepresented students, and preparing all students to become leaders in the global marketplace. Our vibrant and diverse campus is a primary driver of workforce and economic development in the region. Visit fullerton.edu.

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