CSUMB to host White Sharks of California Research Panel January 30

SEASIDE, Ca., January 24, 2018 -- California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) will host a panel of industry-leading shark researchers to discuss their approaches to studying California’s ...

CSUMB to roll out online master's degrees

CSU Monterey Bay will soon begin offering online graduate degrees. The school is among the first of the CSU campuses to begin using Cal State online, which is intended to expand access to fully...

CSUMB to use STEM award toward improving retention and graduation rates

CSUMB selected to receive $5.6M STEM grant under the Department of Education's Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program. SEASIDE, Ca., Sept. 28, 2016 -- California State University Monte...

CSUMB video wins CASE silver medal

A video telling the story of CSUMB has taken a top honor in the CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) Circle of Excellence competition. The awards program is open to member co...

CSUMB volunteers offer free tax preparation

Looking for a way to reduce the stress of tax season? CSU Monterey Bay students and faculty working with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance – VITA – program may have an answer. Until the e...

CSUMB website earns recognition

We’re No. 1 CSU Monterey Bay’s website has earned even more recognition in the world of higher education web design. In mid-January, it topped the list of best redesigned sites for 2011 compi...

CSUMB welcomes Nizhoni Chow-Garcia as Associate Director of Inclusive Excellence

CSUMB has a valuable new addition to its diversity team. Nizhoni Chow-Garcia, Ph.D has been named the new associate director of inclusive excellence, coming to CSUMB from Hartnell College where...

CSUMB welcomes Teacher Pathway Program students to campus

SEASIDE, Calif., September 22, 2017 – Students enrolled in the CSUMB-Hartnell South Monterey County Teacher Pathway Program* visited CSUMB for the first time and were welcomed by the men's and wo...

CSUMB welcomes new dean of science

. . . Andrew Lawson, new dean of CSU Monterey Bay’s College of Science, accepted the position at CSUMB in part because of the university’s “ambitions in terms of its growth targets, ambitions i...

CSUMB welcomes sophisticated Summer Arts program

. . . The Summer Arts program, which moves to CSUMB after a 13-year stint at Fresno State, brings in renowned, world-class artists, actors, musicians, filmmakers, writers and dancers, who will ...

CSUMB wins big on National Science Foundation grants

Four members of this year's graduating class at Cal State Monterey Bay and an alumna have won National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. Josh Smith of Clovis, April Makukov of F...

CSUMB wins energy efficiency honor effort improves gym lighting saves money

Posted on May 10, 2007 Brighter gym lights and dollar savings aren't the only benefits students at California State University, Monterey Bay have gotten from being energy conscious. The student-cr...

CSUMB women getting their kicks

The Cal State Monterey Bay women's soccer team had a season of firsts in 2012. The first sweep of a conference opponent (Chico State), the first upset of a ranked team (Chico State again), thei...

CSUMB women hoops

The nationally ranked Otters are two wins away from a California Collegiate Athletic Association title after a 75-54 beating on Saturday over Humbolt state. CSUMB has assured itself of one home...

CSUMB women second in golf tournament

The CSU Monterey Bay women's golf team finished second at the Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout hosted by CSU East Bay at Hiddenbrooke Golf Course in Vallejo. – Monterey Herald, March 4, 2013

CSUMB women's basketball team has high hopes

Not many teams at CSU Monterey Bay have higher expectations than the women's basketball team. The Otters won more than 20 games in each of the past two seasons en route to the NCAA Division II ...

CSUMB works to broaden its reach in Salinas

Cal State Monterey Bay has leased the building that once housed Heald College, and will offer classes there beginning in the fall. – Salinas Californian, Feb. 10, 2016

CSUMB “Game Jam” Introduces Virtual Reality to First Generation Students

SEASIDE, Calif. June 15, 2017 – Virtual Reality (VR) is considered to be the next transformative technology, not only for games but for practical applications in medicine and architecture. In o...

CSUMB's Organic New Partnership

Posted on Aug 29, 2005 Their greens are greener than ever. Returning for the fall semester, CSU-Monterey Bay students now have the option to go organic whenever they eat salad, buy fruit or snack ...

CSUMB's new leader will focus on growth

Posted on Jul 14, 2006 Since it opened its doors to 650 students in the fall of 1995, CSUMB has transformed itself from a sleepy school facility to an economic powerhouse, pumping more than $100 m...

CSUMB's 'STAR' interns with NASA

Math major prepares for teaching career Kim Margosian landed an unusual internship for an aspiring teacher. The math major at Cal State Monterey Bay is spending the summer at NASA’s Dryden Flight...

CSUMB's Barbara Sayad takes Carmel children to Nepal

Barbara Sayad, a lecturer in the Health, Human Services and Public Policy Department at CSUMB, took sixth gradrs at Carmel Middle School on a virtual tour of Nepal, when she shared her experien...

CSUMB's Capstone Festival, a chance for the public to see what students are working on

CSUMB students must complete a capstone project in order to graduate, and they will present them to their parents, peers and the public on May 13, 14 and 15. . . I love the capstone projects. T...

CSUMB's Dr. Kent Adams helps folks get on right path

There's probably no Fountain of Youth, but Kent Adams, a CSU Monterey Bay professor whose workshop is an exercise physiology lab, is discovering that becoming frail and decrepit with age is lar...

CSUMB's Lienk named GREEN educator

CSU Monterey Bay's Laura Lee Lienk was honored with the GREEN Educator Award for her work in promoting environmental issues. Earth Force, a Colorado-based nonprofit that encourages young people...

CSUMB's Reinhardt named Regional Player of Year

Cori Reinhardt was named the NCAA Division II Regional Player of the Year in softball. The CSUMB freshman pitcher/second baseman was joined on the first team by outfielder Jamie Moon and first ...

CSUMB's Seth Pollack honored

In recognition of his work to promote service learning and community-campus partnerships throughout the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley, Seth Pollack has been named winner of the 2013 Richard E...

CSUMB's annual Winter Concert set for Dec. 4

Community invited to share the season with students in the music program CSU Monterey Bay’s Music and Performing Arts Department invites the community to attend its annual winter concert ...

CSUMB's emergency manager adds another credential

Dick Bower, CSUMB’s emergency manager, has earned another credential to add to his considerable resume. The Center for Public Safety Excellence, a nonprofit organization that helps public s...

CSUMB's first class of nurses get their pins

CSU Monterey Bay's first class of 10 nursing graduates participated in a pinning ceremony on Dec. 20. The ceremony marked a milestone for the students and for the university. – *Monterey He...

CSUMB's international connections

Each year, hundreds of CSU students study abroad. Some debate international politics in Germany, some savor gelato in Italy, some learn about architecture – and enjoy the beaches of South Afric...

CSUMB's program honored with Presidential award

CSU Monterey Bay has again been recognized for its community service program. The university has received the Presidential Award as part of the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Servi...

CSUMB's purchase of Steinbeck Center supported

School districts in Salinas are lining up in support of a deal to sell the National Steinbeck Center to CSU Monterey Bay. – The Salinas Californian, Oct. 15, 2014

CSUMB's social work program earns national accreditation

CSU Monterey Bay's master's degree in social work is now nationally accredited. The Council of Social Work Education has spent four years examining the program. Evaluators recently issued their...

CSUMB, Carmel collaborate on city project

A Carmel city councilwoman put out a call for help, and CSU Monterey Bay faculty, staff and students responded. For their work in mapping the city’s trails using geographic information syst...

CSUMB, Community Leaders Partner for First Ever Sustainable Hospitality Symposium in Monterey

SEASIDE, Calif., February 13, 2017 – The Sustainable Hospitality Management program at CSUMB has partnered with community leaders, public officials and hospitality professionals to bring the fi...

CSUMB, Graniterock ofrecerá academia de algebra

. . . Integramosun interés verdadero en las matemáticas por medio de estas actividades,' comentó Hongde Hu, el instructor de la academia. Hu, quien también funge como el director del Departamen...

CSUMB, Hartnell to host Social Work Symposium

SEASIDE, Ca., Oct. 19, 2017 – CSUMB and Hartnell College will host aspiring behavioral health professionals at a day-long symposium at CSUMB’s University Center on Saturday, October 21, 2017. T...

CSUMB, Naval Postgraduate School to Host 4th Annual Summer Research Symposium

SEASIDE, Calif., August 10, 2017 – California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) will co-host the 4th annual summer research symposium at the Tani...

CSUMB, SJSU to co-host CSU-wide "Camp Counterparts" conference

CSUMB and San José State University will co-host the semi-annual “CSU Counterparts” conference Oct. 12-14, 2016 at the Asilomar Conference Grounds with representatives from all 23 CSU's. Ca...

CSUMB, Steinbeck Center closer to buy-out deal

Salinas city officials have agreed to forgive the National Steinbeck Center nearly $500,000 in deferred loan payments as part of a bid by CSU Monterey Bay's University Corporation to purchase t...

CSUMB-Hartnell collaboration rewarded

CSIT-in-3, a three-year computer science degree program that is a collaboration between CSU Monterey Bay and Hartnell College, has been awarded $5 million prize from the state. A de...

CSUMB-Hartnell partnership aims to address critical teacher shortage in region

A joint venture between Hartnell College and Cal State Monterey Bay aims to tackle the critical teacher shortage in the region with plan to "grow our own." José Luis Alvarado, dean of the C...

CSUMB: A clear catalyst for growth

. . . Our campus has room for growth; our location makes us a magnet for students. We are close to a variety of ecosystems for our researchers and students to explore, and in the midst of vibra...

CSUMB’s Anna Holder Receives 2017 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

SEASIDE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2017 – CSUMB alumna and current graduate student Anna Holder was awarded the 2017 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement September 19, 2017 at the CSU Office...

CSUMB’s Bryan Sierra-Rivera Receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

SEASIDE, Calif., September 11, 2018 – CSUMB senior Bryan Sierra-Rivera has been awarded the 2018 California State University (CSU) Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement, the CSU’s highest...

CSUMB’s College Assistance Migrant Program Receives $2.1M Department of Ed Grant

SEASIDE, Ca., August 2, 2019 – California State University, Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) has been selected to receive a five-year $2,125,000 grant from the U...

CSUMB’s Enid Baxter Ryce Has Fort Ord Projects Highlighted in Washington D.C.

SEASIDE, Calif., March 8, 2017 – CSUMB professor and experimental filmmaker Enid Baxter Ryce will have her Fort Ord feature film "A Land for War" highlighted by The Library of Congress’s Vetera...

CSUMB’s Joy Brittain Receives Walter O. Mason Award

SEASIDE, Ca., September 18, 2018 – The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) honored Joy Brittain, Senior Director of Early Outreach and Support Programs at CSUMB with the national Walte...

CSUMB’s Kyrstie Lane Receives Staff of the Year Award at WESTOP

SEASIDE, Ca., February 25, 2019 – The Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP) has honored Kyrstie Lane, Associate Director of TRiO Student Support Services at CSUMB ...