President Sandeen In the News
The latest media articles and clips featuring Cal State East Bay President Cathy Sandeen.
Cal State East Bay partners with two local school districts for automatic enrollment of qualified students
President Cathy Sandeen discusses Cal State East Bay’s new program offering guaranteed admission to support local high school graduates on their path to college. (October 28, 2024 | KTVU)
Cal State University System Deals With Declining Enrollment Numbers
President Cathy Sandeen highlights a national trend of declining public perceptions of higher education compared to previous years. (February 23, 2024 | CBS)
Courage, Conviction and Staying Focused on the “Why”
President Cathy Sandeen discusses the essence of effective leadership and the value of higher education in fostering economic mobility. (August 3, 2023 | Volt)
Cathy Sandeen on Why Higher Ed Culture Demands a Certain Type of Leader
In this podcast episode, President Sandeen shares how her experiences as a non-traditional student helped her build opportunities for others. (September 30, 2022 | Illumination by Modern Campus)
President Speaks: College Leaders Weigh In on Today’s Most Pressing Issues in Higher Ed
President Sandeen shares how the first-generation experience has changed since she was an undergraduate. (September 21, 2022 | Higher Ed Dive)
The New Hybrid Presidency
President Cathy Sandeen shares how she had to adjust her leadership style upon taking office during the height of the pandemic. (September 8, 2022 | The Chronicle of Higher Education)
President Speaks: I was a first-gen student. Here’s what’s changed, and what work is left to do
President Cathy Sandeen discusses how the first-generation experience changed since she was an undergraduate — and how colleges can respond. (July 11, 2022 | Higher Ed Dive)
Cal State Chancellor Resigns Over Allegations He Mishandled Harassment Complaints
President Cathy Sandeen provides her thoughts on the significance of the Board of Trustees' acceptance of Joseph Castro's resignation. (Chronicle of Higher Education | February 18, 2022)
Why COVID Disruptions at California Colleges and Universities Differ From March 2020
President Cathy Sandeen is one of several leaders of California colleges and universities to give perspective on how the recent surge of COVID cases is affecting classes and campus operations. (Ed Source | January 14, 2022)
STEM experts espouse a collective impact model for nonprofits, schools and business
President Cathy Sandeen discusses the College of Science’s Green Biome Institute. (SF Business Times | November 26, 2021)
Former SLP student is now Cal State East Bay president
The California Speech Language Hearing Association published a Q&A with President Sandeen in which she shared her past experiences and goals for Cal State East Bay. (CSHA | October 15, 2021)
Cathy Sandeen is on a mission to make sure that no student gets left behind
President Cathy Sandeen discusses her vision for the university in this profile piece. (San Francisco Business Times | October 1, 2021)
Back on Campus With New Rules, Bay Area Colleges are Laboratories for ‘Normal’ Life in COVID Era
President Sandeen shares lessons learned from the past academic year and the importance of giving students and employees options. San Francisco Chronicle | August 25, 2021
First in Line
The California State University profiled several of its first-generation leaders, including President Sandeen. CSU News | August 23, 2021
Fall Classes Resume at Cal State East Bay
President Sandeen discusses the first day of classes. KQED | August 19, 2021
A Lifeline to Let College Teams Play On
President Sandeen was the Chancellor of University Alaska Anchorage when the university raised millions of dollars to keep certain athletics programs afloat. New York Times | August 9, 2021
What Colleges Will Look Like This Fall with Fewer Pandemic Restrictions
President Sandeen shares the university’s plans for reopening campus to more students. NBC Bay Area | August 3, 2021