California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles (often shortened to CSULA or Cal State L.A.) is a state-run public university located in Los Angeles, California near the city of Alhambra. It is part of the California State University system.

History

Los Angeles State College was founded in 1947 by an act of the California legislature and opened for classes on the campus of the former Los Angeles City College. P. Victor Peterson, president of LACC, became acting president of the school. In 1964, it was renamed California State College at Los Angeles (CSCLA) and became part of the California State College (CSC) system. In 1972, the CSC system became The California State University and Colleges (CSUC). CSCLA received University status, and was renamed to California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA).

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