The Pathway Programs Office houses a collection of programs that serve and engage future Golden Eagles and incoming students throughout the K - 16 pipeline. Our services and programs are available in-person and virtually.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
MLK Day of Service
The MLK Day of Service, held on January 28, 2026, at Cal State LA’s John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, brought students, faculty, and campus partners together to collaboratively install and curate an MLK-themed exhibition. Led by Dr. Lani Cupchoy and Dr. Tarisi Vunidilo, the event turned the library into an active learning space where students participated in hands-on archival work and shared knowledge about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy.
The exhibition features historical photographs, posters, and personal materials connected to the Civil Rights Movement and will remain on view through Black History Month. As part of the service project, students also created 100 History Pins, contributing original research and reflections to the MLK public archives.
Our Programs
GO East LA
GO East LA, now called The Great Outcomes (GO) Initiative, began in 2013 and is a community-driven initiative that aims to improve the academic achievement and college readiness of students in our local service area.
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers at Cal State LA
Our Office directs the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program (VILSAP) at Cal State LA. VILSAP works with 24 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the nation to expose middle school youth to STEM-related concepts in hopes that they will one day pursue a career in a STEM field.
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Gear Up 4 LA
Our GEAR UP 4 LA Programs are dedicated to building powerful futures for local area students by providing supportive services for low-income middle school students each year until they matriculate at Cal State LA and complete their first year. We are funded by LAUSD to provide college campus visits, parent academies and workshops related to how to get into college and succeed.
Student Leader Program
The Student Leader Program provides mentoring and leadership development for currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. Students are selected/qualify to participate in work study or receive student stipends and/or student paid positions to provide services to the programs we provide in the general service area. The goal of this program is to prepare future leaders to enter the workforce with a set of skills that makes them essential to the career and work setting they choose.
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