Cal State East Bay in the News: July 2023

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. 

Elon Musk Begins Rebranding Twitter to ‘X'

Professor Grant Kien shares his thoughts on Twitter rebranding. (July 24, 2023 | KPIX)

Elon Musk Reveals New ‘X’ Logo To Replace Twitter’s Blue Bird

Professor Nolan Higdon gives his opinion on Elon's decision to rebrand. (July 24, 2023 | NBC Bay Area)

Alameda County D.A. Price Defends Record Amid Recall Attempt

Professor Nolan Higdon gives perspective on what appears to be a rise in public officials facing recalls in the Bay Area. (July 20, 2023 | Kron 4)

CSU Professor on AI-Generated Photo Filter App Concerns

Professor Grant Kien speaks on concerning AI filtering apps and its effect on underage users. (July 19, 2023 | KPIX)

California Congressmembers Weigh In on Trump Being Target in 2020 Election Probe

Professor Nolan Higdon speaks on partisan politics taking a backseat to facts within the system. (July 18, 2023 | NBC Bay Area)

Bay Area Swelters, Sweats and Sizzles Amid Weekend Heat Wave

Professor Michael Schmeltz gives advice on how to stay safe during heat wave. (July 15, 2023 | ArcaMax)

The Latest Research on the Supershoe Revolution

Professor Michael Rowley and graduate student Justin Matties present their pilot data on Nike supershoes. (July 14, 2023 | Triathlete)

Oakland To Consider $75K Pay Raise for Mayor; Here’s How Salary Sizes up To Other Cities

Professor Elizabeth Bergman shares her thoughts on the Oakland mayor's salary. (July 10, 2023 | ABC-7)

The Minimum Wage Just Went Up in Several Bay Area Cities–Will It Make a Difference?

Professor Filippo Rebessi speaks on the effects of increasing minimum wage. (July 8, 2023 | East Bay Times)

Courageous Conversations — Parents Must Know What Their Kids Should Know

In her article, professor Lisa Hill writes about the importance of parents being aware of their children's developmental milestones. (July 7, 2023 | Tracy Press)

After Supreme Court Ruling, DEI Work Gets More Challenging and Crucial, Experts Say

UDO Kathleen Wong(Lau) shares her expertise on the Supreme Court ruling and the DEI challenges that California university systems are facing. (July 6, 2023 | The Chronicle)