Cal State LA Rongxiang Xu College 10th Anniversary Celebration: “Light of Regeneration” Gala Writes a New Chapter in China-U.S. Cultural Exchange
[Los Angeles, California — May 16, 2026] On the evening of May 16, local time, the star-studded Luckman Fine Arts Complex at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) hosted the grand “Light of Regeneration” 10th-anniversary celebration gala, organized by the National Rongxiang Xu Foundation. Thousands of Chinese Americans in Southern California and guests from various sectors gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the naming of the Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services at Cal State LA, experiencing the beauty of the integration of the spirit of regenerative life and humanistic arts in a cross-cultural feast.
A Blend of Eastern and Western Arts Creating an Audio-Visual Feast
The gala invited numerous well-known artists from home and abroad to share the stage, co-hosted by famous presenters Zhu Jun and Ya Juan. The evening featured a rich and diverse array of performances, cleverly combining various art forms such as songs, traditional opera, cross-talk (xiangsheng), dance, and poetry recitations. The artists’ heartfelt performances not only showcased the profound heritage of traditional Chinese culture but also presented a high-caliber cultural and audio-visual feast for the audience through an international stage presentation.
Remembering a Decade of Glory and Witnessing Outstanding Development
The gala was not only a tribute to art but also a look back at the college’s decade of brilliant development. Toward the end of the evening, Jeff Poltorak, Vice President of Cal State LA, took the stage to present commemorative certificates to all the participating artists, honoring their outstanding contributions to this grand event filled with goodwill and art.
Looking back at the past ten years of development, the Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services has yielded fruitful results:
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Historic Breakthrough: In June 2016, the college was officially named the “Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services,” and the Rongxiang Xu Bioscience Innovation Center was established. It became the first college named after a Chinese scientist in Cal State LA’s more than 70-year history.
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Simultaneous Growth in Scale and Academics: After a decade of steady development, the college now boasts seven academic departments and several top-tier research centers, with a student enrollment exceeding 7,000.
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Top-Tier Nursing Education in the Nation: Notably, its School of Nursing has performed exceptionally well, becoming the only nursing school among the 23 campuses of the California State University system to be ranked among the “Top 100 in the Nation.”
Passing on the Spirit of “Regeneration” and Promoting People-to-People Exchanges
Over the past ten years, the Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services has been deeply engaged in the fields of health, nursing, and public health, cultivating a large number of outstanding professionals for the United States and the world. The “Light of Regeneration” gala not only paid tribute to this decade of educational achievements through light, shadow, and art but also profoundly conveyed Professor Rongxiang Xu’s spirit of “regenerative life.”
The organizers stated that this gala was also another magnificent event for China-U.S. grassroots cultural exchange. It allowed excellent Chinese culture to shine on an overseas stage and enabled the warm power of the “Light of Regeneration” to cross the Pacific and spread throughout the world, injecting more humanistic care and artistic strength into building a global community of health for all.
News Background: The Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is dedicated to cultivating future leaders in fields such as public health, nursing, and kinesiology. The National Rongxiang Xu Foundation has long been committed to advancing research and development in regenerative life sciences and actively promoting international cultural and academic exchanges.