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Cal State East Bay in the News: May 2024

  • BY Cal State East Bay
  • May 1, 2024

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. 

Chinese Names and Elected Officials

Ethnic studies professor Jenn Tran speaks on the importance of leaders understanding the diversity in the AAPI community. (May 28, 2024 | ABC-7)


Effort To Recall Oakland Mayor Moves Forward

Communications professor Nolan Higdon speaks on the gravity of the matter. (May 24, 2024 | NBC Bay Area)


California Supreme Court to Decide Future of Gig Worker Rights

Management professor Kaumudi Misra explains the Gig Workers Union's concerns around Prop 22. (May 21, 2024 | KRON4)


Memorial Day Facts (2024)

Hospitality and tourism professor Thomas Padron shares money-saving tips for people planning to traveling on Memorial Day. (May 20, 2024 | WalletHub)


Different Perspectives on 1948 Commemoration in the Middle East

Communication professor Lonny Avi Brooks talks about the significance of May 15th commemoration of the 1948 establishment of the state of Israel. (May 15, 2024 | KPIX: CBS Bay Area)


BART Seeks Tax Measure To Address Budget Shortfalls

Public affairs professor David Fraser says the transit agency cannot assume voters will jump on board a proposed bail out. (May 9, 2024 | NBC Bay Area)


Nursing Student Focusing on Disconnect Between Immigrant Families and Medical Providers

Nursing student Alina Limon talks about her goal to act as a bridge between her community and healthcare. (May 8, 2024 | KPIX: CBS Bay Area)


Cities with the Most & Least Student Debt (2024)

Retired finance professor Neil Librock gives tips and recommendations for student loans. (May 7, 2024 | WalletHub)


Alameda County DA’s Office Reviewing 35 Death Row Cases; Federal Judge Orders Review

Criminal justice professor Lisa Hill gives expertise following judge orders for review of cases. (May 6, 2024 | KPIX: CBS Bay Area)


Video Shows Waymo Robotaxi Breaking Bus Lane Laws in San Francisco

Computer science department chair Levent Ertaul believes that these cars will improve if and when the AI expands from rule-based to self learning. (May 6, 2024 | ABC-7)


Some States Begin Banning No-Strings Cash Aid

Public health professor Michael Stanton talks about the implications of states banning no-strings cash aid. (May 4, 2024 | KCBS Radio)

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