About the 100 Days Website
As we enter a new era for Cal State LA, this website will chronicle President Berenecea Johnson Eanes’ engagements and initiatives during her first 100 days in office. Check back regularly to join the president on her journey as she becomes acquainted with the Cal State LA community.
As she begins her tenure, President Eanes is embarking on a listening tour. Students, faculty, and staff may click the button below to sign up to meet one on one with the president. President Eanes wants to hear from you!
![An illustration by Nery Orellana of President Eanes.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-president-eanes-nery-orellana-illustration.png)
President
Berenecea Johnson Eanes
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes to serve as president of California State University, Los Angeles. Her tenure began January 8, 2024. Eanes is the university’s ninth president. She is the first woman to serve in the position.
“I am honored to join this outstanding university and its vibrant and diverse campus community,” Eanes said. “I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and creative activity, and community engagement.”
![The Cal State LA seal.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cal-state-la-the-first-100-days-president-eanes-cal-state-la-seal.png)
First row: (left to right): President P. Victor Peterson, President Albert D. Graves, President Franklin A. Johnson
Second row: (left to right): President John E. Greenlee, President James M. Rosser, President William A. Covino, President Leroy M. Morishita
Third row: President Berenecea Johnson Eanes
Photo Credit: Cal State LA Special Collections
The Presidents
![President Victor Peterson.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-president-eanes-victor-peterson-historical.jpg)
![President Howard McDonald](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-president-eanes-president-howard-mcdonald-historical.jpg)
![President Albert Graves](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-president-eanes-president-albert-graves-historical.jpg)
![President Arthur Johnson](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-president-eanes-president-franklyn-arthur-johnson-historical.jpg)
![President John Greenlee](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-president-eanes-president-john-greenlee-historical.jpg)
![President James Rosser](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-president-eanes-president-rosser-historical.jpg)
![President William Covino](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-president-eanes-president-covino-historical.png)
![Interim President Morishita](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-president-eanes-president-morishita.jpg)
![President Eanges speaks from a podium during her first visit to Cal State LA.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-president-eanes-speaking.jpg)
First row: (left to right): President P. Victor Peterson, President Howard McDonald, President Albert D. Graves, President Franklin A. Johnson
Second row: (left to right): President John E. Greenlee, President James M. Rosser, President William A. Covino, President Leroy M. Morishita
Third row: President Berenecea Johnson Eanes
Photo Credit: Cal State LA Special Collections
First Visits
![President Eanes speaking from behind a podium.](https://news.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cal-state-la-president-eanes-reception-2.jpg)
![President Eanes speaking from behind a podium.](https://news.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cal-state-la-president-eanes-reception-2.jpg)
From the Newsroom:
Golden Eagles welcome Incoming President Berenecea Johnson Eanes
![President Eanes speaking with students during her first visit on the Cal State LA campus.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/first-100-days-president-eanes-reception-first-visit.jpg)
![pres-1 President Eanes meets with the campus community during her first visit to the Cal State LA campus.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-eanes-first-visit-1.jpg)
![eop-pres Housing at Cal State LA](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/eop-pres.jpg)
![selfie-pres President Eanes takes a photo with a Cal State LA staff member while holding up a "Golden Eagles Orientation" t-shirt.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cal-state-la-first-100-days-eanes-first-visit-2.jpg)
A New Golden Eagle
![Cal State LA's President Eanes.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/first-100-days-president-eanes-welcome-message.jpg)
Dear Golden Eagle Family:
Happy New Year! I’m so thrilled to finally be here on campus as your president. Since September when the CSU Board of Trustees announced my appointment, you have been in my thoughts, plans, and heart. Today marks Day One of an exciting new chapter where we innovate and create new initiatives, all while respecting and building on the lessons and successes of the presidents who came before me and their tremendous contributions to the Cal State LA story. I’m especially grateful to Interim President Leroy M. Morishita for his leadership over the last six months. Thus, while a new chapter begins today, we are not starting with a blank page. We’ll build on a tradition of excellence and we will fortify, expand, and evolve together.
February 2024
With students and faculty returning to campus in late January, February 2024 began the first full month of President Eanes’ first 100 days at Cal State LA. Along with her 100 Days of Listening tour, February also marked the start of Black History Month and Lunar New Year.
![The golden eagle statue at Cal State LA.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/first-100-days-president-eanes-eagle-statue-bg.png)
March 2024
From townhall meetings to alumni events, President Eanes entered March 2024 with a better understanding of the needs and aspirations of the university community.
![The olympic mural at Cal State LA.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/first-100-days-president-eanes-mural-bg.png)
April 2024
Advocating, celebrating, and having some fun and games. In April, President Eanes traveled to Washington, D.C. for CSU Hill Day, celebrated AAPI heritage, and helped kick off the nation’s first game show curriculum program.
![The front view of the Luckman Theater at Cal State LA.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/first-100-days-president-eanes-luckman-bg.png)
May 2024
May 2024 marked the culmination of President Eanes’ first 100 days as the University’s ninth president.
![An aerial view of the Cal State LA campus.](https://celebrate.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/first-100-days-president-eanes-aerial-view-bg.png)