CSU to Require Vaccination Boosters
The California State University announced today that it will require faculty, staff and students who are accessing university facilities or programs to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster.
December 22, 2021
2021 News
Cal State East Bay’s Top 5 Stories of the Year
The year 2021 was one of transformation and change for Cal State East Bay and its three campuses. These were our top stories of the year.
December 20, 2021
A Guide To Staying Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are for spending time with family and friends, but they can also be a time of elevated stress.
December 16, 2021
OLLI Celebrates 20 Years at CSUEB Concord with Annual Jazz Gala
Since 2001, OLLI at CSUEB Concord has provided learning opportunities for members and participants age 50 and over in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, and online throughout the United States and Canada.
December 15, 2021
Concord Campus Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Veterans, their families and community members gathered for the annual beacon lighting ceremony.
December 9, 2021
Cal State East Bay in the News: December 2021
Media articles featuring Cal State East Bay and its students, faculty and staff.
December 1, 2021
A Day of Giving
Cal State East Bay is participating in #GivingTuesday — the national day of giving — on November 30 with the goal of raising 450 gifts to support the university’s students and programs.
November 24, 2021
Whose Land Are You On?
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time meant to honor America’s Native peoples and their land that we reside on. The Cal State East Bay Hayward Campus is located on the land of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe.
November 23, 2021
Community Connection
How Pioneer professors, alumni, staff and students give back to the East Bay
November 23, 2021
Leading By Example
Cal State East Bay outpaces state and county for number of those vaccinated.
November 19, 2021
'It is Difficult to Be Our Best When Hungry'
Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week at Cal State East Bay brings assistance and a greater understanding about basic needs for students.
November 16, 2021
A Home for Veterans
Alumnus Tyrell Brown co-founded a non-profit to help veterans and others in need of shelter.
November 12, 2021
Combating Climate Change
Cal State East Bay students take local action against rising hazards
November 10, 2021
How Did a College Degree Change Your Life?
Faculty and staff who were once first-generation students share their stories.
November 9, 2021
Bridging the ‘Math Gap’
Professors across Cal State East Bay come together to continue key program for students
November 8, 2021
Matika Wilbur is Native Awareness Month Speaker
Matika Wilbur is Cal State East Bay's keynote speaker for Native Awareness Month.
November 1, 2021
Cal State East Bay in the News: November 2021
Media articles featuring Cal State East Bay and its students, faculty and staff.
November 1, 2021
Coding for the Future
Alumna Jeni Williams shares the power of tech with students on the spectrum
October 27, 2021
Honoring a Legacy
Coach Cal Caplan Scholarship Recognizes Pioneer Aquatics Student-Athletes
October 27, 2021
Honoring Outstanding Young Alumni
Cal State East Bay and its Alumni Association are celebrating their exceptional young alumni this week at the 40 Under 40 Awards.
October 25, 2021
Celebrating Larry Itliong and Filipino Heritage Month
October is Filipino American History Month and a time to recognize an important labor leader in Larry Itliong.
October 25, 2021
Connecting with Technology
Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Roberto Hernandez Jr. is a leader and mentor
October 22, 2021
Dedicated to Community Health
Yvette Radford, a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, is committed to improving the wellbeing of our communities
October 21, 2021
Leading the Way for Women
Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Amy Schioldager is a mentor and advocate for rising female leaders
October 19, 2021
A Passion for Education
Inspired by her family history, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Christie Carnahan makes a difference in students' lives
October 18, 2021
Forever Pioneer Week Celebrates the Best of Cal State East Bay
Cal State East Bay's weeklong celebration runs from Oct. 19-23 with in-person and hybrid events. It is open to alumni as well as the entire university community.
October 13, 2021
100 Years of Mount Diablo
Cal State East Bay Concord Campus will host a celebration of the neighboring state park's 100th birthday.
October 12, 2021
Celebrating Accessibility Awareness Month
To celebrate Accessibility Awareness Month, Cal State East Bay is hosting the professional dance company Infinite Flow on Oct. 14.
October 11, 2021
Celebrating World Teachers' Day
Cal State East Bay’s reach into the educational system is wide across the region, and the university’s education programs, faculty and alumni are top of their class.
October 5, 2021
Cal State East Bay Launches New Portal for Students
MyCompass, a new student portal to provide students with current and specific information about their degree path and supporting resources, launched Oct. 4.
October 4, 2021
Don’t Miss the 2021 Fall Graduate School Fair
The Cal State East Bay’s Office of Academic Programs and Services is hosting a Fall 2021 Graduate School Fair. The fair will be held virtually on Zoom and will take place on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from noon to 2 p.m.
October 1, 2021
Announcing the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Cal State East Bay will honor Amy Schioldager, Yvette Radford, Christie Carnahan and Roberto Hernandez, Jr. as its 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
October 1, 2021
Cal State East Bay in the News: October 2021
Media articles featuring Cal State East Bay and its students, faculty and staff.
October 1, 2021
Curly Velasquez is Latinx Month Keynote Speaker
Cal State East Bay will host Curly Velasquez on Sept. 30 in celebration of Latinx heritage month as part of the university’s cultural awareness month speaker series.
September 27, 2021
East Bay CAN Partnership Formalized Between Cal State East Bay and the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD) and California State University, East Bay signed an agreement to formally establish the East Bay College Agile Network (East Bay CAN) today.
September 27, 2021
GANAS: A “Familia” Providing Students with Opportunities for Success
GANAS is a transfer student enrichment program at Cal State East Bay that targets and serves newly transferred community college students. The program offers double the support helping students with their transition both academically and socially.
September 24, 2021
Alumna Chalia La Tour Nominated for Tony Award
Alumna Chalia La Tour (BA ‘12, Theatre) is one of five nominees for “Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play” at this Sunday’s Tony Awards for her role in “Slave Play.”
September 23, 2021
Cal State East Bay Student Angelica Gurrola Named William Randolph Hearst Scholar
Angelica Gurrola, a graduate student in business administration, was one of 23 scholars to receive the 2021 Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement during the Sept. 14 CSU Trustees meeting.
September 14, 2021
Nursing Pathway
Alumnae Rachel Maier is opening doors for Cal State East Bay students and graduates while also helping the larger community.
September 13, 2021
Remembering 9/11
Cal State East Bay students, faculty, staff and alumni are reflecting on the impact of 9/11 this year on the 20th anniversary of the four coordinated attacks that killed more than 2,977 people from 93 nations.
September 10, 2021
Cal State East Bay Announces Cultural Awareness Speaker Series
In celebration of September’s recognition of Latinx Month, Cal State East Bay will host actor, artist and content creator Curly Velasquez on Thursday, Sept. 30. The event kicks off the university’s 2021-22 Cultural Awareness Month speaker series.
September 7, 2021
Cal State East Bay Named Lead Agency for Small Business Development in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
The award was made by the Norcal SBDC network after a competitive proposal process earlier this year.
September 2, 2021
Cal State East Bay in the News: September 2021
Media articles featuring Cal State East Bay and its students, faculty and staff.
September 1, 2021
A Major League Pioneer
Alumnus Alex Vesia's journey from Cal State East Bay to the Los Angeles Dodgers
September 1, 2021
Cal State East Bay Honored for Assessment and Learning Outcomes
Cal State East Bay has received the 2021 Excellence in Assessment designation from the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. The university is one of only seven institutions nationwide to receive this distinction this year, and the only one in California.
August 18, 2021
Cal State East Bay Offering Spring 2022 Online Information Sessions
In lieu of an in-person Spring Preview Day, Cal State East Bay is offering virtual information sessions about the Spring 2022 semester application process throughout the month of August.
August 17, 2021
Today Toward Together: Sonia Jethani, Financial Aid
Sonia Jethani, Cal State East Bay's Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, discussed what to expect this fall semester within her department.
August 16, 2021
Cal State East Bay Welcomes Students Back to Campus
After the isolation and challenges that came along with the pandemic, Cal State East Bay is ready to welcome students back to campus. Supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally during this transition period is critical and Cal State East Bay is prepared to do just that.
August 16, 2021
Cal State East Bay Offering On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccinations, Testing
As fall semester begins, Cal State East Bay will host two on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinics as well as regular on-campus COVID-19 testing for its students, faculty and staff at its Hayward location.
August 13, 2021
Allison Kern Named Cal State East Bay's Athletic Director
Kern, who has been the director of athletics at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Ill., will lead Cal State East Bay's 15 intercollegiate athletics teams with more than 230 student-athletes.
August 10, 2021
Today Toward Together: Anjelica de Leon, ASI
Anjelica de Leon, the President/CEO of Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), discusses fall semester and the Cal State East Bay's campus reopening.
August 9, 2021
Cal State East Bay in the News: August 2021
Each month the Cal State East Bay News Center will share the media articles featuring the university and its faculty, staff and students. Check back as more articles are added to this running collection.
August 1, 2021
Today Toward Together: Michael Elder, University Police Department
A question and answer series with Sgt. Michael Elder ‘10, 16 MPA of the University Police Department as Cal State East Bay welcomes more students, faculty and staff back to campus.
July 30, 2021
Today Toward Together: Jennifer Luna, Recreation and Wellness
As we gear up for Fall 2021 and a return to more in-person activities, staff, faculty and students share a look inside their Cal State East Bay programs. This Q&A series highlights the activities happening today, but also what to expect as we work toward being together again. Jennifer Luna is the Director of Recreation and Student Wellbeing
July 30, 2021
Athletics Earns Record-Setting Academic Success
Cal State East Bay had a record-setting 102 student-athletes earn California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) All-Academic honors for the 2020-21 scholastic year.
July 29, 2021
Cal State East Bay Facilities Department Receives Industry Effective and Innovative Practices Award
California State University, East Bay has been selected for the 2021 APPA Effective & Innovative Practices Award for its submission Facilities Development and Operations (FD&O) Partners/Ambassador: Enhanced Value During Crisis.
July 21, 2021
CORE Building Construction Site Honored with Statewide Construction Safety Recognition
Rudolph & Sletten, the construction firm overseeing Cal State East Bay's CORE Building, recently received recognition from CalOSHA Consultation’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) - Construction.
July 20, 2021
Today Toward Together: Kathryn Palmieri of AACE
Kathryn Palmieri, the Executive Director of Academic Advising and Career Education at Cal State East Bay, shares details of her program and what it's working toward this fall in a Q&A.
July 14, 2021
Pioneers Land 49 Athletes on CCAA Spring Honor Roll
Cal State East Bay's 49 honorees was the second-highest total in the conference, and surpassed the Pioneers' total of 38 in 2020.
July 9, 2021
Cal State East Bay Awarded Second Place for ‘Student-Driven App’
Through a partnership between ITS and ASI, Cal State East Bay enabled student leaders — regardless of technical abilities — to create and drive content strategy in the official CSUEB mobile application. As a result, the CSUEB Mobile App received the second place award for “Best Student-Driven App” at Modo Labs' "Appademy Awards."
July 7, 2021
Pioneer Basketball Teams Lead Conference in Academic Honors
The Cal State East Bay men's and women's basketball teams had a conference-best 14 student-athletes named to the 2020-21 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Winter Academic Honor Roll.
July 1, 2021
Cal State East Bay in the News: July 2021
Highlights of Cal State East Bay and it's faculty, staff and students in the news during July 2021.
July 1, 2021
In-Person Orientation Sessions Return to Cal State East Bay
Cal State East Bay's Pioneer Preview Sessions are among the first major activities to resume on campus since the COVID-19 pandemic moved most of the university’s operations online in March 2020.
July 13, 2021
Cal State East Bay Joins White House’s COVID-19 College Vaccination Challenge
Cal State East Bay has joined the White House’s COVID-19 College Vaccination Challenge, urging more young Americans to get vaccinated.
June 28, 2021
Mariaelena Marcano Selected for National USDA Partnership Fellowship
Mariaelena Marcano, internship compliance coordinator and general studies faculty member, was selected as one of 25 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the nation as a 2021 E. Kika De La Garza Fellow.
June 24, 2021
LGBTQ+ Staff and Faculty Association Provides Connections, Builds Community
The LGBTQ+ Staff & Faculty Association, a group of nearly 50 university employees, enhances the quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer faculty, staff, and students.
June 23, 2021
Accessible Learning Means Going Virtual
Cal State East Bay eLearning program graduate assists UC Santa Cruz in creating online multicultural course for advisors
June 22, 2021
More Than an Experience
Cal State East Bay Discover Engineering! camp provides access, STEM career prep, life lessons.
June 21, 2021
The History and Significance of Juneteenth
A question and answer series with with Cal State East Bay ethnic studies professor Nicholas Baham and lecturer Steven Cleveland on the cultural and historical significance of Juneteenth.
June 18, 2021
Building an Alma Mater
Alumnus Bryan Luna puts Construction Management degree to use working on CORE Building
June 9, 2021
How to Manage Post-COVID Anxiety
The Cal State East Bay News Center talked to Professor of Public Health Michael Stanton, who shared tips for managing uncomfortable feelings and what to expect during the post-pandemic return to public spaces and our everyday lives.
June 8, 2021
Machine Learning vs. COVID-19
Cal State East Bay students create app to help users avoid encounters with virus
June 8, 2021
Delia Moore, Mark Woinarowicz Named 2021 Charnofsky Award Recipients
Cal State East Bay standout student-athletes Delia Moore of women's basketball and Mark Woinarowicz of baseball have been named winners of the 2021 Dr. Hal Charnofsky Memorial Award, the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) on June 3.
June 4, 2021
A Life of Laughter and Music
Cal State East Bay alumna leaves legacy gift to music department
June 3, 2021
Cal State East Bay in the News: June 2021
Highlights of Cal State East Bay and it's faculty, staff and students in the news during June 2021.
June 2, 2021
Fostering Stewardship, Accessibility
Alumna, professor emerita help create first-ever Yosemite Junior Ranger adaptive guide
June 1, 2021
Support for Renaissance Scholars
To reduce the barriers of earning a college degree for recently emancipated foster youth, the Renaissance Scholars Program was established at Cal State East Bay in 2006.
May 28, 2021
Ethnic Studies professor publishes award-winning book
Enrique Salmón describes his family as a living library of plant knowledge, which informed his newest book, “Iwígara,” an anthology of plants native to the Americas. It details the cultural, culinary and medicinal significance these ingredients have to the tribes that use them.
May 27, 2021
A Winning Pitch
Cal State East Bay students take three of top four spots at regional TiE virtual competition.
May 24, 2021
A Sacred Site for Reflection, Mourning
U.S. Navy chooses Concord campus to display USS Arizona fragment
May 21, 2021
Robert Williams Appointed Dean of College of Education and Allied Studies
Cal State East Bay has appointed Robert Williams, associate dean in the Graduate College of Education at San Francisco State, to serve as the new dean of the College of Education and Allied Studies beginning July 1.
May 19, 2021
CSUEB Students Shine at CSU Student Research Competition
Cal State East Bay had its most successful year ever at the 35th annual California State University Student Research competition.Four students (including one team of two) took first place and two students took second place at the virtual competition hosted by Cal Poly Pomona.
May 18, 2021
A Life of Activism
Cal State East Bay graduate, student organizer Lala De La O Cortez looks to continue ethnic studies post graduation
May 17, 2021
Statement on the Herff Jones Security Breach
Cal State East Bay has been notified of a data security breach that occurred on the Herff Jones website, a vendor that provides caps, gowns and other commencement products to high school and college graduates.
May 14, 2021
Interdisciplinary solution: Educating future law enforcement
A Cal State East Bay group developed a training, designed for criminal justice students, that explores autism and provides tips for improving communication with individuals who have autism during stressful or crisis situations.
May 13, 2021
In Search of the Complex
College of Science graduate discovers passion for machine learning, artificial intelligence
May 13, 2021
Improving Oakland's Downtown
Nonprofit Management graduate using her degree to help revitalize Bay Area neighborhood
May 12, 2021
Professor Becky Beal to Publish Book on Lifestyle Sports and Identity
“Lifestyle Sports and Identities: Subcultural careers through the Life Course” is a new book edited by Cal State East Bay professor Becky Beal and Tyler Dupont.
May 11, 2021
Choosing Victory
Veteran, business owner, single mom, survivor Marci Bertuzzi, eyes penning parenting book post graduation
May 11, 2021
'Nobody Left Behind'
Graduate Victor Castillo dedicates life to helping working Bay Area residents earn degrees
May 10, 2021
CSUEB MESA Teams Thrive in Virtual Competition
Cal State East Bay’s popular MESA College Prep Program was upended when the pandemic hit, forcing hands-on learning to quickly bend and mold into distance learning.
May 6, 2021
Doing More in Less Time
How the pandemic has changed productivity: A conversation with Assistant Professor of Management Kaumudi Misra
May 3, 2021
University to Host Virtual Affinity Graduation Celebrations in May
Cal State East Bay will host three virtual affinity graduation ceremonies this May to celebrate students who identify as Asian Pacific Desi American, Black, and Chincanx and Latinx.
April 22, 2021
Endangered Plants and the Earth's Future
Cal State East Bay's Green Biome Institute is sequencing the genomes of the mysterious and disappearing plants that could benefit humans
April 21, 2021
The Politics of Climate Change
As part of Earth Week, the Office of Sustainability will host “The Politics of Climate Change,” on Tuesday, Apr. 20 at 12:30 p.m.
April 20, 2021
Ninth Annual Student Research Symposium Goes Virtual
The 9th annual Cal State East Bay Student Research Symposium will be held virtually on Apr. 16 and the week of Apr. 19-23.
April 16, 2021
Kimberly Greer, Ph.D., named interim provost at Cal State East Bay
Kimberly Greer, Ph.D., has been named interim provost at Cal State East Bay.
April 15, 2021
Kinesiology Chair to Climb Height of Mount Everest
Paul Carpenter plans to take on what is described as “the most difficult climbing challenge in the world.”
April 14, 2021
I ulu no ka lala i ke kumu
Cal State East Bay alumna teaches Hawaiian language courses to off-island, remote learners
April 14, 2021
Celebrating APIMESA Week
Cal State East Bay will host Hawaiin culturalist and activist Pua Case Thursday, April 15, as part of the university’s celebration of APIMESA Awareness Month.
April 12, 2021
Cal State East Bay plans to honor 2020 and 2021 graduates with Car-mencement ceremony
Cal State East Bay will host a “Car-mencement” May 14-16 on its Hayward campus to celebrate its graduates from the classes of 2020 and 2021.
April 7, 2021
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Awareness Month
Cal State East Bay will host Scott Turner Schofield on Thursday, April 8 as part of the university’s LGBTQ+ Awareness Month celebration.
April 5, 2021
California State University Provides Sevenfold Return on State’s Investment
A new economic impact study illustrates the CSU and Cal State East Bay’s significant and varied financial contributions to the state’s economy.
April 2, 2021
Creative Performance in a Post-COVID World
Cal State East Bay’s Department of Theatre and Dance is hosting its first ever Inclusive Performance Festival beginning April 6.
April 2, 2021
Remote Recruiting
Cal State East Bay baseball team leveraging networks, virtual resources to recruit pandemic-era student-athletes
March 26, 2021
Athletics Director Jason Carmichael to Lead Program at University of West Georgia
Cal State East Bay Director of Athletics Jason Carmichael has been announced as the incoming athletic director at the University of West Georgia.
March 25, 2021
Provost Edward Inch Named President of Minnesota State University, Mankato
Cal State East Bay Provost Edward S. Inch has been named president at Minnesota State University, Mankato, the largest university in the Minnesota State Colleges and University system.
March 17, 2021
Celebrating Women's History Month
Cal State East Bay hosts author Robin DiAngelo and medical ethicist Harriet Washington in March.
March 16, 2021
Professor ZáNean McClain Named CAHPERD Recipient
Associate professor of Kinesiology ZáNean McClain was recently named the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) 2021 Honor Award recipient.
March 16, 2021
Celebrating Women's History Month
Cal State East Bay to host author Robin DiAngelo and medical ethicist Harriet Washington
March 15, 2021
Going Virtual for MESA Week
Annual Institute for STEM Education event expected to draw hundreds of middle, high school students
March 10, 2021
A $3M Match for Science
Cal State East Bay donors offer dollar-for-dollar match to help university raise remaining funds needed for $30M Applied Sciences Center
March 9, 2021
Professor Jason Smith Selected for National ACE Fellowship
Cal State East Bay Department Chair and Associate Professor of Health Sciences Jason Smith has been selected as one of 52 emerging college and university leaders for the ACE Fellows Program, 2021-22 class.
March 4, 2021
Need Help Filing Taxes? Free Virtual Aid is Here
Cal State East Bay’s College of Business and Economics is offering free tax help to the community starting Wed, Feb 17.
March 9, 2020
Going Virtual for MESA Week
The Institute for STEM Education at Cal State East Bay will virtually host hundreds of middle and high school students during its annual Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Day preliminary competition the week of Mar. 8.
March 8, 2020
Cal State East Bay to Host Virtual Topping Out Ceremony
Cal State East Bay will host a virtual topping out ceremony for the university’s new CORE building on Friday, March 5.
February 23, 2021
Celebrating Black History Awareness Month
Cal State East Bay hosts writer, professor and advocate Melissa Harris-Perry on Thursday, Feb. 25 in celebration of Black History Awareness Month.
February 23, 2021
Super Sunday Goes Virtual
University President Cathy Sandeen to share video message about the power of a degree at the annual event where CSU leaders bring messages to predominantly African American churches throughout the state encouraging youth to pursue higher education.
February 23, 2021
Celebrating Black History Awareness Month
University to host writer, professor, advocate Melissa Harris-Perry Feb. 25
February 19, 2021
Topping Out
Cal State East Bay to host virtual ceremony for the university’s new CORE building March 5
February 18, 2021
What Fruit Flies Can Teach Us About Love
Cal State East Bay recently talked with Assistant Professor Divya Sitaraman about how fruit flies can help teach us about our own physiology and behavior.
February 15, 2021
What Fruit Flies Can Teach Us About Love
A Q and A with Assistant Professor Divya Sitaraman
February 12, 2021
Cal State East Bay Launches Assessment of Belonging
Cal State East Bay is hosting a survey of belonging Feb. 9-March 5 to assess how members of the university community feel about living, working and learning on campus.
February 9, 2021
Giving First-Generation College Students Access to Answers, Tools to Succeed
The 2021 Education Summit ensures participants get the information they need on everything from financial aid and scholarships to admissions. Cal State East Bay is hosting the annual event virtually Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
February 1, 2021
Building a Pipeline
Cal State East Bay programs provide STEM opportunities, training to local students
February 1, 2021
Celebrating Social Justice
Cal State East Bay will host Alicia Garza, activist, writer and co-creator of the #BlackLivesMatter movement on Jan. 28 as part of Social Justice Awareness Month.
January 21, 2021
A University on the Move
Cal State East Bay increases total number of tenured, tenure-track faculty
January 25, 2021
Celebrating Social Justice
Cal State East Bay to host #BlackLivesMatter co-creator, activist, author Alicia Garza Jan. 28
January 21, 2021
Advocating for a Hidden Population
The Renaissance Scholars program provides support and resources for former foster youth.
January 12, 2021
Activism Through Art
In Q& A, student Lauren Daniels shares how her work speaks to justice, equity
January 8, 2021
A Fight for Equity, Equality
Alumni activists look back at their time at Cal State East Bay
January 5, 2021