Soraya M. Coley, CPP’s first woman and first Black president, will retire in July after a decade at the helm. During her tenure, Coley helped develop the CARE Center and made investments toward campus facilities, including construction of the Student Services building and new student housing which allowed hundreds more students to live on campus. Under her leadership, the campus also launched Future Paths, a program that embeds career and professional readiness in students’ academic curriculum, and established the Philanthropic Board, a group of alumni and supporters that fundraise and raise awareness of the university in the community.

This article was originally published by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Feb. 5, 2025.