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Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has been named the honoree of the 2022 Legacy Award by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Economic Development Alliance for the lasting impact it has made on the region’s economy and communities. 

The announcement was made at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ EDA’s Innovation Block Party on June 16. The honor is part of their annual that celebrate the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's legacy of innovation and unique assets.

“As someone who grew up in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, I know innovation is part of our DNA and that access to education directly contributes to the vibrancy of the region,” said Cathy Sandeen. “Wherever I go, I meet someone who tells me about their connection to Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ as a graduate, parent of a student, or employer. The university is a deeply connected partner in innovation and entrepreneurship, and we are honored for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ EDA’s recognition of our history and our shared future.”

Past recipients of the Legacy Award include Bayer Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the Port of Oakland and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Regional Park District.

“Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ EDA is honored to recognize California State University Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ as the 2022 Legacy Awardee for the 10th annual Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Innovation Awards,” said Stephen Baiter MPA ‘10, executive director of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Economic Development Alliance.”The university has been an anchor institution in our region for more than 50 years and is well-positioned to support the ongoing growth and strengthening of our economy by continuing to connect local talent to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ businesses across a variety of industries.”

The university will be officially recognized for this achievement at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Innovation Awards ceremony on Aug. 4 at the Fox Theater in Oakland. The annual awards ceremony showcases outstanding organizations that embrace innovation in their manufacturing, products, services, design, and information. 

In addition to Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Legacy Award, the university’s Green Biome Institute is a finalist for an Innovation award in the Education category.