News about Cal State East Bay students

Cal State East Bay students at Model UN Conference

Cal State East Bay Students Unleash Their Diplomatic Prowess at Model UN of the Far West Conference

For the first time in Pioneer history, three Cal State East Bay students were appointed to manage the General Assembly First Committee, taking on a high-profile assignment.

July 12, 2024

Afghan Mentorship Program students

Filling the Gaps for Afghan Students in Hayward

Before moving to the United States in search of a brighter future and attending Tennyson High School in Hayward for her senior year, Spozhmey Munir was born and raised in Afghanistan.

September 29, 2023

Photograph of plant stems and laboratory glassware such as beakers and flasks

Unveiling Plant Metabolism: A CSUEB Student’s Summer Research Odyssey

This summer, Maxine Gutierrez embarked on a journey to unravel the secrets of plant metabolism. The second year master’s student in biological sciences is interning at the Carnegie Institute for Science at Stanford, working on the Sorghum Metabolic Atlas (SMA) project.

September 20, 2023

Monica Chicas

From Kidnap Survivor to Cal State East Bay Scholar: Monica Chicas, ‘24, Is the Recipient of the 2023 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

This award is granted annually to one student from each of the 23 California State University campuses. It is the highest student distinction within the university.

September 12, 2023

Kyle McCray wearing a Cal State East Bay sweatshirt

How One CSUEB Student is Rebounding to Reach His Full Potential

For many of those formerly incarcerated, living in the present without being weighed down by the past isn't easy. Kyle McCray is determined to use his lived experience as fuel for his journey — present and future.

September 11, 2023

FAA students on a plane

Flying High: How Three Graduate Students Plan to Modernize Air Traffic Control

Of the many opportunities students can find at Cal State East Bay, among them are challenges free from the pressure of a graded course. One example of this, and the success you can find when you give it a shot, is the FAA-TFM-AID.

July 6, 2023

Female student holding signs to pledge support of those who have been sexually assaulted

It's On Us to Take a Stand Against Sexual Assault

“It’s On Us” to take a stand against sexual assault. In April, Cal State East Bay's events and speakers provide our community with resources for survivors and to prevent sexual assault from happening to all genders and all ages.

April 14, 2022

Man wearing purple performs at Coming Alive ceremony while others in background watch

'Coming Alive' Altar Celebrates Moving Forward After the Pandemic

Professor Eric Kupers, along with students and faculty from the Theater and Dance department, created the Altar for Coming Alive to honor the resilience, creativity and adaptability of our campus to reshape the way we move forward.

March 28, 2022

Students sitting in classroom

CSU Board of Trustee Votes to Permanently Remove SAT and ACT Requirements Furthering Access and Equity

The CSU's Board of Trustees — the largest four-year public university system in the nation — voted to permanently remove SAT and ACT scores from its admissions requirements.

March 23, 2022

Students and President Cathy Sandeen at resource center ribbon cutting

Affinity Student Success Centers Open at Cal State East Bay

Affinity Student Success Centers Opened at Cal State East Bay on March 17

March 14, 2022

Female basketball player wearing Worth the Wait shirt shoots ball at hoop

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