Horn passed away at his home in Long Beach on Feb. 17 due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 79. Click here to read the Long Beach Post's previous coverage of Horn's death.
The university's third president, Horn lead the campus for 18 years, during which time the university grew in stature and distinction. His tenure from 1970 to 1988 proved to be a time of growth for the university, both in terms of academic programs and services, as well as physical facilities on the campus.
Horn strengthened existing academic programs, reformed the general education requirements and initiated several innovative programs at CSULB, including an honors program; the student internship program; student learning assistance; Senior University, which is now known as Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; and the Disabled Student Resources Center.
The physical aesthetic of the university also took shape under his direction. Several campus facilities were erected while he was at CSULB''s helm. Among them are the Social Services and Public Administration building, Brotman Hall, the Engineering and Computer Sciences complex, Ithe Music complex, International House, Parkside Residence Halls and the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden.
Horn's leadership capabilities earned him election as chairman of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities in 1985. A year later, he was cited as one of the 100 most effective college presidents in the country in a 1986 national study.
Horn was also active in the community. Among many positions, he chaired a regional United Way campaign, was a founding member and secretary of the Long Beach Economic Development Corporation and the Long Beach Economic Development Commission, vice chair of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Mayor’s Task Force to save the Long Beach Symphony.
After stepping down as president at CSULB, Horn stayed on as a professor of political science at the university from 1988 through 1992, teaching courses on American government and the legislative process.
In 1993 he was elected to Congress as a Republican representing the 38th Congressional District, which at that time was the most Democratic district in California. He was re-elected to the post four times, spending 10 years as Long Beach’s representative until 2003.
During his time in Congress, Horn chaired (1995-2002) the Subcommittee on Government Management of the Committee on Government Reform and led a major effort to improve the management and financial practices of the federal government that saved billions of taxpayer dollars. Known for his bipartisan approach, he focused on balancing the budget, reforming campaign finance and increasing federal funding for the arts, humanities and sciences. He created and led bipartisan coalitions in Congress that secured funding for the C-17 Airlift program, Corridor, L.A. River flood control project and myriad projects at CSULB and other educational institutions.
When he stepped down from his Congressional duties in 2003, the university recognized the unwavering support of Horn and his wife with the establishment of the Steve and Nini Horn Center.
Horn was born on May 31, 1931, and raised in San Juan Bautista, Calif. He received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University in 1953, a master's degree in public administration from Harvard in 1955 and a doctorate from Stanford in 1958.
He was married for 57 years to Nini Moore Horn. They have two children, Marcia Horn and Steve Horn Jr., and one grandson, Jonathan Horn.
Those planning to attend the Celebration of Life are asked to RSVP by calling 562-985-5252 or by sending an e-mail to alumni@csulb.edu with “Steve Horn Memorial” in the subject line.
The Celebration of Life event will take place on Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St. Free parking will be available.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the University Library, California State University, Long Beach, c/o CSULB Foundation, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840.
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