2024 News
Cal State ĢƵ Celebrates First-Ever Marshall Scholar: Karrington Hendrix
Karrington Hendrix, a recent Health Science graduate with a concentration in health policy, has been named a 2025 Marshall Scholar.
December 16, 2024
Braddock Center for Science and Innovation Opens at Cal State ĢƵ
Cal State ĢƵ’s Braddock Center for Science and Innovation held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 13.
December 9, 2024
Major Stupski Grants Transform Academic Advising
Thanks to a new $2.5M grant from the Stupski Foundation, Cal State ĢƵ will have a more visible and accessible advising system.
December 2, 2024
New Surgeon General’s Report Addresses Disparities Among Tobacco-Related Disease and Death: Cal State ĢƵ professor’s research featured in the report
Cal State ĢƵ Associate Professor of Public Health Arnab Mukherjea’s research was cited in Eliminating Tobacco-Related Disease and Death: Addressing Disparities—A Report of the Surgeon General.
November 27, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ in the News: November 2024
Media articles featuring Cal State ĢƵ and its students, faculty and staff.
November 1, 2024
CSU Partners with Riverside County to Launch First-Ever Direct Admission Pilot
Eligible students at every public high school in Riverside County will soon be offered direct admission even before they apply to the California State University, including Cal State ĢƵ.
October 29, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ Partners With Two Local School Districts for Automatic Enrollment of Qualified Students
Cal State ĢƵ has new partnerships with San Leandro and Hayward Unified School Districts to give qualified students a clear path to higher education with guaranteed acceptance and coordinated support services.
October 22, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ Earns the Seal of Excelencia for Accelerating Latine Student Success
Cal State ĢƵ has earned the prestigious 2024 Seal of Excelencia for going beyond enrollment to more intentionally serve Latine/x, and all students.
October 1, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ in the News: October 2024
Media articles featuring Cal State ĢƵ and its students, faculty and staff.
October 1, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ Professor Inducted into her Hometown Sports Hall of Fame
On Sept. 14, Jackson will be inducted into the Sequim, WA Inaugural Hall of Fame. The induction recognizes her achievements in swimming, including earning the 3A state champion title in multiple events.
September 9, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ in the News: September 2024
Media articles featuring Cal State ĢƵ and its students, faculty and staff.
September 1, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ in the News: August 2024
Media articles featuring Cal State ĢƵ and its students, faculty and staff.
August 1, 2024
How Old School Is The New School: The Osher Lifelong Learning Center
It is never too late to learn new things, and for many, it is a passion. Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI) at Cal State ĢƵ’s Concord Center gives its students the opportunity to explore their curiosities, holding classes on everything from creative writing to kaleidoscopes.
July 25, 2024
An Invitation to the White House to Shatter Stigma Around Mental Health
Kathleen Wong(Lau) knows the psychological weight of depression. She felt it during her younger years as a college student and again when her brother died during the pandemic.
July 22, 2024
Meeting kids where they are: how one summer focuses on inclusivity and acceptance for all
The Pioneer Pals summer camp at Cal State ĢƵ is designed to welcome children ages 3-10 of all abilities to meet friends and have new experiences in a safe way.
July 18, 2024
Estuardo Sanchez: Perseverance and Finding Community Despite the Pandemic
As 2024 marches on, it's now been four years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. With schools closed and the abrupt switch to online learning, students like Estuardo Sanchez had to adapt to constant change.
July 15, 2024
Children’s Book Illustrated by Cal State ĢƵ Alumna Celebrates the Beauty of Concord
We are excited to highlight the creative journey of Kori and Sammy Barton, a dynamic duo with deep roots in Concord.
July 11, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ Professor of Public Health Receives Prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellowship
Schmeltz will spend a year in Washington, D.C., where he will meet with national health and health policy leaders and get experience in the federal policymaking process.
July 5, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ in the News: July 2024
Media articles featuring Cal State ĢƵ and its students, faculty and staff.
July 1, 2024
Celebrating a Decade of Engineering the Future
Cal State ĢƵ is hosting the weeklong Discover Engineering! Camp through June 28, hoping to inspire students to consider engineering as a future pathway to college and careers.
June 26, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ College of Business and Economics Alumnus Empowered by Mentorship
When Isaiah De La Cruz came to Cal State ĢƵ, he chose to study business administration with a concentration in finance to demystify money-related topics. “Being low income, I wondered why finance seemed to work for others, but not for us,” said De La Cruz, a first-generation graduate.
June 18, 2024
How Saying “Yes” Changed Everything for Ashmita Ahluwalia
Ashmita Ahluwalia grew up so shy that even raising her hand in class felt like a humongous task, but despite her reservations, she decided that her time at ĢƵ would be different and that she would be more involved than she ever was in high school.
June 3, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ in the News: June 2024
Media articles featuring Cal State ĢƵ and its students, faculty and staff.
June 1, 2024
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Visits Concord Center
The U.S. EPA visits Cal State ĢƵ’s Concord Center on Thursday, May 23 at 9 a.m. to check in on the progress of the Climate Resilience Initiative, which includes the Wolwonja Ecocultural Garden and Galindo Creek Field Station.
May 21, 2024
Want to Jumpstart Your Career or Win That Internship? Cal State ĢƵ’s Director of Career Education and Success Shares Powerful Advice to Get You Ahead
Read on to gain Clark Boothby’s expertise and insight so you’re prepared when the opportunity comes your way.
May 14, 2024
To The Healthcare Professionals: Make Sure Every Patient Is Heard
When Jessica Brown started attending Cal State ĢƵ, she was already equipped with 20 years of experience as a registered nurse. She will cross the stage on May 10 with her fellow College of Science graduates.
May 10, 2024
To those struggling: Don’t let adversity define you. Change your response.
Julian Lopez was awarded a scholarship to join Cal State ĢƵ Men’s Basketball. But at the age of 18, he was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect that could be deadly if not treated. Lopez returned to the court and, on May 12, will receive his master’s degree in business marketing and management.
May 9, 2024
To the Runners: Don’t be afraid to race toward the unknown
He chose Cal State ĢƵ because of the cross country and track program. He stayed to continue on for his master’s in kinesiology. Matties will be graduating May 9 at 5 p.m. in the ceremony for the College of Education and Allied Studies.
May 8, 2024
To Those Who Had a Rocky Start: Don’t Let Your Beginning Determine the Middle and End of Your Story
For over 35 years, drugs tore her family apart. Armed with a Cal State ĢƵ degree and an entrepreneur’s vision, Freda Harris is ready to fight back. On May 12th, Harris will be the first in her family to graduate with a degree in Business Administration.
May 7, 2024
For the Mamas: Keep chasing your dreams. You will catch them.
When Brittany Williams got pregnant during her senior year at Hayward High School, her dreams of going to college almost evaporated. On May 11, Williams will receive her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with a concentration in college prep.
May 6, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ to Celebrate Class of 2024 Graduates in May Commencement Ceremonies
Cal State ĢƵ will celebrate the Class of 2024 at 9 ceremonies held at the Hayward Campus from Thursday, May 9 through Sunday, May 12.
May 3, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ to Confer Honorary Doctorate to Retired National Park Service Ranger Betty Reid Soskin
Cal State ĢƵ will confer an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Betty Reid Soskin during the May 11 commencement ceremony for the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at 1 p.m.
May 2, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ in the News: May 2024
Media articles featuring Cal State ĢƵ and its students, faculty and staff.
May 1, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ MESA earns first-of-its-kind accreditation for broadening participation in STEM
Cal State ĢƵ MESA College Prep Program is one of the first pre-college STEM programs in the U.S. to earn accreditation for its progress in broadening opportunity for Black, Latina/o/e and Indigenous students in STEM from Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
April 30, 2024
Queer Unity Student Success Center opens its doors at Cal State ĢƵ
On April 18, the Queer Unity Student Success Center (QUSSC) opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the New University Union.
April 30, 2024
University Diversity Officer Kathleen Wong(Lau) Named Administrator of the Year
The California State Student Association has named University Diversity Officer Kathleen Wong(Lau) the 2023-24 Administrator of the Year.
April 24, 2024
The Age of AI: What You Need to Know
Love it or hate it, Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. We asked professors studying AI across colleges at Cal State ĢƵ to tell us what we need to know to catch up.
April 9, 2024
Acknowledging Indigenous Territory: US Environmental Protection Agency Awards the Concord Center A Helpful Grant to Restore and Maintain Its Native Land
This spring, the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding Cal State ĢƵ’s Concord Center $916,000 to develop and implement a four-year Climate Resilience Initiative project.
April 9, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ in the News: April 2024
Media articles featuring Cal State ĢƵ and its students, faculty and staff.
April 1, 2024
Why Travel is More Wellness-Focused and Intentional Than Ever Before
According to Cal State ĢƵ Professor of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Zach Hallab, wellness travel has expanded to meet the comprehensive mental and physical health needs of travelers.
March 26, 2024
Women's History Month Q+A with members of executive cabinet
Throughout this week, Cal State ĢƵ will highlight members of campus leadership, each sharing their unique perspectives on gender equality and empowerment that defines the essence of Women's History Month.
March 25, 2024
How Deep is Your Love? Cal State ĢƵ lecturer teams up with alumna to explore attachment to cats and our romantic partners
Often, the bond between humans and these animals is unseen unless you are invited into someone’s sacred space to discover the nuanced relationships between cats and their companions.
March 13, 2024
Yes, it’s rude to have your cell phone out at dinner — and more etiquette rules you might be breaking
With the saturation of smartphones and the popularity of dating apps and Zoom interviews, some etiquette has loosened. But, according to Cal State ĢƵ Professor of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Thomas Padron, much of it, like showing good old-fashioned manners, remains the same.
March 5, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ in the News: March 2024
Media articles featuring Cal State ĢƵ and its students, faculty and staff.
March 1, 2024
Breathing Dirty Air: How Two Public Health Professors Are Working to Clean Things Up
The pandemic exposed how unhealthy indoor air can be. Still — four years later — so much remains unchanged.
February 15, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ student earns credit for real-world experience in Washington, D.C.
The Panetta Institute for Public Policy offers a Congressional Internship Program every fall. Cal State ĢƵ senior Karrington Hendrix took on the challenge in 2023 as the campus’s representative intern and recently returned to campus with new skills and experience.
February 15, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ Science and Innovation Center to be Named After the Braddock Family
Cal State ĢƵ is pleased to announce that its new applied sciences center shall be named The Braddock Center for Science and Innovation in recognition of the 5 million dollar contribution towards construction costs from Braddock Philanthropies.
January 31, 2024
Building Leaders at Cal State ĢƵ
Cal State ĢƵ's crosstown agreement with UC Berkeley allows full-time students travel to Berkeley for physical training, leadership labs and other ROTC-specific classes.
January 26, 2024
Melani Avalos: Building Her Future on a Strong Foundation
Construction management alumna Melani Avalos shares her story and a lifelong dream.
January 12, 2024
Cal State ĢƵ in the News: January 2024
Media articles featuring Cal State ĢƵ and its students, faculty and staff.
January 1, 2024