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New projects, continuing traditions and notable grants were among the year's top moments.

The office building will be converted into student housing.

The annual event helps raise awareness of Native American presence on campus.

An estimated 1,100 students and guests attended the event.

The family-oriented event, now in its third year, draws alumni, family and community members.

Runners enjoyed sunny skies, beautiful views and support along the course.

Registration is still open for the annual run, which is the centerpiece of the four-day RAFT Weekend.

The annual event is an opportunity for prospective students to explore the campus.

The keynote speaker will address systemic issues in the Latine community

The community-building event was held, for the first time, at Monterey's Del Monte Beach.

Incoming first-year and transfer students celebrated the start of the semester with a parade and Convocation.

The arrival of new and returning students marks the start of the academic year.

Rylee Jue and Mitchell Provencher will study at the Panetta Institute before they go to DC to work for 12 weeks.

Welcome events include mixers, tours, foodie events, an ocean plunge, open houses, parties, an esports tourney and more.

For the third year in a row, CSUMB receives 4.5 stars.

Chelle Tran says it's important for people in the LGBTQ community to know they have support from the community at large.

The new center is designed to be a welcoming and culturally enhancing space.

The unified ceremony is May 17 at the Salinas Sports Complex.

The new logo and marks were designed by Otter alum Benjamin Mayberry, who's worked on graphics for the 49ers, Oakland A's, Leeds United and more.

"The Cal State Monterey Bay way is to treat students and their families as the individuals they are.”

The bronze piece will be a touchstone for school spirit and good luck.

The annual event celebrates the start of a college career and helps get students ready.

The feast of Eid al-Fitr and a concert by the Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble are planned.

The campus' first-ever exhibit to feature work by faculty, staff and students runs through April 24.

The move is an effort to fill a void in the business world

A crowd of 4,000 or more is expected on campus.

The new public artwork is expected to be a centerpiece for Otter pride.

Athena Burciaga said she has found support at CSUMB.

CSUMB offers support in a variety of areas for students needing assistance.

Natalie Vigil and Desiree Kua are both students in the speech-language pathology master's degree program.

The final week offers to the campus and community a gala, a film, a blood drive and an art exhibit.

Events include film screenings, a foodie event, a gala, meet-ups and roller skate night.

Students and staff will speak on a variety of topics.

It was a year to remember with record enrollment and outstanding performance.

“How else would you want to spend your Saturday morning?”

The bronze statue will serve as a focal point and promote CSUMB's mascot.

Students, families, alumni, faculty, staff and community members are invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of CSUMB at RAFT Weekend, Oct. 11-13.

Dillan Noel is working as a nurse full-time while pursuing his bachelor’s degree in nursing.

The tranquil sidewalks and hallways of the campus filled once again and a week of welcome events awaited new arrivals and returnees.

Students will have no shortage of things to keep them occupied and entertained during Otter Days.

Events included welcome sessions, academic advising, workshops, class registration, financial aid sessions, tours, and organizations tabling on the quad.

New Pride center was 25 years in the making.

“Know your value. Don’t take so many years to know your value.”

Men's Golf also qualifies for post-season play.

On-campus jobs provide students with a source of income to help cover expenses such as tuition, textbooks, housing and other living costs.

May, which is Jewish American Heritage Month, presents a good opportunity for greater education, dialogue and understanding.

CSUMB returns to a single-ceremony commencement.

Tatiana Salazar and Mariana Jimenez are this year’s recipients of the President’s Award.

“I hope CSUMB helps her become the person she wants to be, to take her to the next level.”

“Gaming is one of the most social [pastimes]. It’s part of the Otter raft.”

Student workers are honored during Naitonal Student Employees Week.

Annual event allows students to experience campus life and make a final decision.

New logo, slogan and videos highlight the launch of CSUMB's new branding campaign.

The programs in place assist any student, staff or faculty member who has immigration-related issues.

The teaching tee includes a putting green and mobile canopy, and gives CSUMB’s golf teams an exclusive space for teaching and practice.

Campus tours can be tailored upon request.

Stations across campus will be stocked with Naloxone.

For those living in Monterey County who have yet to cast their votes, there are still options for doing so.

Students and attendees will be able to speak to representatives from participating programs.

"The Black Students United helps students find their chosen family. We welcome everyone with open arms."

A long list of events is scheduled for Welcome Back Week.

Cal State Monterey Bay and Pebble Beach Company signed a groundbreaking agreement establishing the Pebble Beach Scholars program.

Kinesiology Professor Kent Adams provides advice on getting in shape in the new year.

Associate Professor of Psychology Jennifer Lovell provides tips on finding good mental health in the new year.

Two CSU Monterey Bay organizations are marking Giving Tuesday by asking for donations for their programs.

California State University, Monterey Bay’s most successful men’s soccer team ever ended its season run on Saturday, Nov. 18

The event takes place on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the campus Dining Commons.

For the first time in its history, California State University, Monterey Bay is sending a team to the NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship tournament.

National First-Generation Day will be celebrated Nov. 9 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Otter Student Union main plaza.

Ranked No. 25 nationally, CSUMB now moves on to the semi-finals of the CCAA Tournament,

“[One] friend wishes it was like ours because they feel like our curriculum better prepares them for careers after graduation.”

Visitors took campus tours and learned about CSUMB's academic programs and more at the Open House event.

CSU Monterey Bay graduates have the lowest average loan debt upon graduation of any of the CSU campuses.

RAFT Weekend is the university's annual homecoming for the campus community as well as families, friends and community members.

“Sometimes the guidance and tools gained in therapy can support students to navigate challenges with a little more ease.”

September is not only National Emergency Preparedness Month, it is also National Campus Safety Awareness Month.

“We’ve expanded the importance of student outcomes: graduation rates and graduate salaries,” the Journal wrote.

CSU Monterey Bay, which is ranked 49th among HSI universities in the West, spotlights and celebrates HSI Week with a series of campus events.

The Monterey Bay region and CSUMB faculty offer unparalleled opportunities where students can earn units for the kinds of activities and pursuits one might not necessarily expect to find in higher education.

The CSU Monterey Bay women’s volleyball team has playoff games in its sights as it heads into the 2023 season.

The Hidden Opponent is an accredited nonprofit advocacy group that raises awareness about mental health and addresses the stigma within the sports culture. CSUMB’s THO chapter was founded in 2021.

The book follows the story of a boy who is healing after a devastating fire destroys his home and neighborhood.

“The energy is reciprocated. We’re all in the same boat.”

Following a thrilling conclusion to the 2022-23 academic year, CSUMB is gearing up for what promises to be a historic fall campaign to kickoff 2023-24.

CSU Monterey Bay’s Basic Needs program is gearing up for another academic year of making sure students get the food, clothing and housing they need.

Cristian Vega's film, "What is a Boy," has been nominated for a Student Academy Award. The competition drew entries from around the world. Vega was one of six U.S. filmmakers among a roster of 14 that included students from Korea, France, Germany, China, Taiwan, Canada and the United Kingdom.

For the first time, the California Orchestra Academy is holding its summer music festival for young musicians at CSU Monterey Bay this week culminating in two free weekend concerts, one at Cabrillo College and the other at CSUMB.

Otter student-athletes and coaches earned some of the highest accolades, won championships and rewrote record books.

“We want any student who steps on campus who is first-generation to know that they have a strong support system at CSUMB.”

In recognition and support of its LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff, California State University, Monterey Bay raised a Pride flag on the main quad for the start of Pride Month. 

What began as a place where students could come to exercise creativity has grown into a social nexus as well.

They advance to the NCAA Division II Super Regional round following a 13–12 victory over Cal Poly Pomona on Saturday.

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

This is the sixth time in the past nine years that the Otters have made the NCAA Division II Western Region playoffs.

Eight students toured Post Ranch Inn, strolling in the dense forest, poking their heads into rooms.

The festival takes place May 17-19 across almost every academic area of campus.

Monterey Bay Equestrian Center brought a petting zoo with guinea pigs, rabbits, goats, miniature pigs and chickens – one of which laid an egg – to the main quad. A steady line of students waited up to 25 minutes to get a dose of fur and feathers on their fingertips.

They are an instructional designer with a passion for teaching, and a science researcher interested in soft robotics.

All of them are poised to continue to cultivate their curiosity and education after graduation.

The mini festival raises school spirit, promotes campus programs and athletics, and infuses fun into the campus.

The team secured its second consecutive regular season CCAA title.

It’s a broad avenue for any and all Otters who like sports, outdoor recreation and the many benefits those activities bring.

Habitat Stewardship Project Monterey Bay (formerly Return of the Natives) invites campus to plant 2,030 trees by 2030.

Twenty-seven Master of Science Physician Assistant students strode across the stage to don the white coat embroidered with their name and university affiliation.

She delivered the address to an in-person and Zoom audience of more than 500 people at the World Theater on Nov. 30.

CSUMB breaks down financial barriers to enable students life-changing opportunities to study abroad. Education Abroad offers over 100 programs in more than 30 countries.

An East Campus community garden is getting attention and flourishing with help from neighborhood residents.

CSU Monterey Bay Athletics returned from hibernation following the COVID-19 shutdown by posting arguably the best overall performance in program history. A record six Otter teams earned spots in the postseason over the 2021-22 seasons.

The Asian and Pacific Islander Association student group at CSU Monterey Bay embarks on all sorts of activities, events and fundraisers. But while the club’s depth of projects can seem ambitious, or even complicated, the underlying goals are pretty simple: togetherness, community and education.

The longtime Seaside community leader is commemorated in the naming of the Helen Rucker Center for Black Excellence.

CSU Monterey Bay students, faculty, and staff can now catch “the wave” to get to and around campus. The free shuttle service launched on Friday, Jan. 21.

Learn about all the programs and qualities that make CSUMB a special higher education experience.

CSUMB announced in February 2021 that professional soccer is coming to the Monterey Peninsula in 2022.

Growing up mainly in Inglewood in the greater Los Angeles area, Judah Young envisioned leaving home for school and studying science.

CSUMB has been named a 2021 Equity Champion for Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity.

Leslie Williams, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, referred to the OSU building as “the living room of campus.”

In SELD, students can get involved in campus life and the surrounding community.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, dozens of CSUMB nursing and physician assistant students served as frontline healthcare workers in hospitals, nursing facilities, and clinics.

As the nation’s focus turns to COVID-19 vaccinations, CSU Monterey Bay’s Master of Science Physician Assistant program is playing a vital role in helping Monterey County defeat the disease.

May 16, 2017 – The California State University (CSU) today announced the launch of a new application portal, Cal State Apply, a streamlined user-friendly application for all CSU incoming students.