Students cheering after they are officially conferred their degrees during the 2023 Commencement.
Graduating students wave to their families during the 2023 Commencement at the Salinas Sports Complex. | Photo by Brent Dundore-Arias

Commencement combined tradition with new elements

“Look around you,” said President Vanya Quiñones. “This is our Otter raft!”

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Flags from different nations in front of the Otter Student Union
Flags from different nations in front of the Otter Student Union

Immigrant Heritage Month

The campus to recognize the stories and contributions of first and second generation immigrants

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A student in the library's Makerspace | Photo by Brent Dundore-Arias
A student in the library's Makerspace | Photo by Brent Dundore-Arias

Making a Space for Creativity

The Library’s Makerspace has grown into a haven for creativity, connection, and calm

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Graduates from CAHSS 2023 Convocation

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences held an emotional Convocation

It was the first of event of CSUMB’s 2023 Commencement day.

May 24, 2023
COB and COS 2023 Convocation

College of Health Sciences and Human Services and College of Business grads win big

“I decided I wanted to take [my] negative experience and turn it into a positive.”

May 23, 2023
COE + COS 2023 Convocation

College of Science and College of Education grads honored at Convocation

The two colleges graduated a combined 1,005 students in one of the final events of the day.

May 23, 2023

Commencement Festival on the midway adds to celebration

The new commencement festival offers fun amenities and atmosphere to engage grads and guests.

May 23, 2023

CSUMB affinity graduates were honored at stole ceremonies

Formerly known as affinity graduations, the events awarded stoles and certificates for participating graduates.

May 23, 2023

Student workers earn extra experience on their way to graduation

This spring semester, 703 students worked on the CSUMB campus.

May 19, 2023
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