Office of Graduate Studies and Research

Office of Graduate Studies and Research News

MIST Alumni seeks her Ph.D.

In Summer 2025, Sarah Wright graduated the Masters of Science of Instructional Science and Technology program. This fall, Sarah embarked upon her PhD in Education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

September 17, 2025

CSUMB changing the social landscape

In the 12 years since its inception, Cal State Monterey Bay’s Master of Social Work program has been slowly but steadily adding to the well-being of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. Now, having received two major grants in the past year, that impact is ramping up.

January 31, 2025

Meet Cindy Juntunen, Associate Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies

Cindy Juntunen is the new Associate Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies.

October 25, 2023

New Academic Affairs Team

The 2023-24 academic year started with a new leadership team in Academic Affairs, including our own Cindy Juntunen, that’s bringing fresh energy to the campus!

October 20, 2023

2023 Grad Slam is ON!

We are thrilled to announce that seven of our master’s students have reached the semifinals of the 2023 CSUMB Grad Slam competition! Their research includes diverse topics ranging from marine and aquatic ecology and conservation to new technology for monitoring marine species. Mark your calendars for the finals—April 6 from 12:00 to 1:30.

March 7, 2023

Danny Wright--Global Impact

CSUMB Alum Danny Wright created the non-profit, “Gravity Water” to provide clean drinking water for the world’s rural poor schools. “I'm forever grateful for the guidance and confidence you gave me.”

December 19, 2022