Wave Wire Service LOS ANGELES — The City Council honored Cal State Los Angeles President Berenecea Johnson Eanes Aug. 22. Eanes is the ninth president of the university and the first woman to lead it since its founding in 1947. City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, who said she often studied at Cal State L.A. ahead of her Bar exam, led the presentation, which she described as historic. Eanes brings decades of experience in higher education, having previously served as president of York College in New York and leading student affairs at Cal State Fullerton, according to the councilwoman. “What truly sets her apart is her relentless commitment to student success, especially for first-gen historically underserved students,” Jurado said. She said that under Eanes’ leadership, the school was recogni
City Council honors Cal State L.A. president

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