Cal State LA sets fundraising record with $55.8 million raised in fiscal year 2026.
Record-setting year was anchored by a landmark $48 million grant from Ballmer Group.
The majority of the grant will provide scholarships for students, reducing financial barriers and helping graduates transition into public and nonprofit careers that address the growing mental health needs of youth.
Cal State LA is ranked number one in the United States for the upward mobility of its students.
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