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Sara Powell says mindset is critical in staying with an exercise program.

The new streamlined collaborative program allows students to obtain a bachelor's in nursing in just 2 1/2 years.

Some are addressing the problem in less obvious ways.

Gruwell discussed her ongoing work to inspire young people through writing.

CSUMB was one of four universities sending two teams to the compeititon.

The support program for students will be closed during winter break, Dec. 21 - Jan. 12

The fall season for Cal State Monterey athletics saw program-bests, records fall and numerous honors bestowed to Otter student-athletes.

Erin Gruwell will discuss motivating students through writing.

The show features work by 15 student artists.

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

The teams are among only 12 chosen nationwide for the competition Dec. 4 - 5.

Four writers addressed issues of class, race, community and more.

The newly opened Marina store will mean more volume for CSUMB's Basic Needs program.

The daylong event, organized by the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, addressed a broad spectrum of issues.

The CSUMB Veterans Resource Center provides a welcoming and productive space.

"[First Gen Week] celebrates how resilient our first-gen students are – some navigate college all on their own."

The space would serve as a spot for ceremonies, meditation and education, as well as a memorial.

Prospective students learned about academic programs, housing, financial aid, transfer applications, recreation and clubs, dining and more.

The annual event draws hopeful entrepreneurs looking to start new businesses.

The federal grant will help establish a new center and clinical training space.

A new cooperative program between the city and the university is aimed at students planning careers in law or public service.

Registration of CSUMB students is ahead of previous election drives.

STOPP (Strategic Traffic Observation and Prevention Program) initiative is intended to decrease traffic hazards, collisions, injuries and casualties.

While the focus on this Open House is transfer students, first-year prospects are welcome also.

CSUMB offers one of the few dedicated Mechatronics Engineering programs in the state.

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

The new program provides support for students who were formerly incarcerated.

Crystal Salazar, an Agricultural Plant and Soil Science major, was chosen because of her inspiring story.

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

From financial aid advice to joining the local chapter of the Swifties, prospective students were exposed to all aspects of CSUMB.

A forum, panel discussions and industry opportunities highlight the event.

Prospective students can get information on housing, financial aid, the application process, programs and more.

The CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement is the highest student distinction within the university system

The rankings represent a continued steady climb over the years.

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

CSUMB was 11th on the list of mid-size public universities.

“Now that there is a clear sociology program students can go into, I think the program will grow quickly.”

There has been a marked shift at universities to engage undergraduate students in research.

Until now, El Centro, which is a support center for Latine students, has relied on funding from several campus organizations and student fees.

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

The ROOTS program allows students to work simultaneously on their teaching credentials and master's degrees.

CSUMB was nationally ranked 158th overall, ahead of such schools as San Diego State and UCs Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz.

Four new faculty members are new to the CSUMB campus.

CSUMB professors are using artificial intelligence in ways that utilize its efficiencies and stretch the possibilities.

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

The nearly $40 million building is being named after the late Edward “Ted” Taylor. 

The daylong event in the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library featured a slew of poster and oral presentations.

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

Camille Herrera is a global studies major in her fourth year of study.

Researchers will observe students in action with an eye to increasing the participation by female students and students of color.

The show focuses on the university's marine science and shark tagging programs.

CSUMB's portion of the grant is part of a larger $71 million grant that will address climate resiliency in the region.

AJ Purdy processed NASA satellite data to determine how vulnerable groundwater-reliant environments were.

Tentative timelines and project cost estimates for the Greenhouse Complex and Farm are in place.

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

“We had computer science class every day. That helped me learn more about what college would entail.”

The award was founded in 1989 by both the CSU and UC systems to encourage students to enter UC PhD programs.

Luke McLelan, a graduate of Cal State Monterey Bay, has written “Amelia Otter’s Mischief in the Water,” based on the trouble-prone 841’s escapades.

Geology students not only get the chance to study real-world examples, but they can contribute to current research by gathering data.

Actor, producer and activist Danny Glover is one of the special guest speakers.

Students get a first-hand look at how a top-notch resort is run.

New Pride center was 25 years in the making.

Here's a short recap of the year's highlights.

Associated Students honored five of its members with 2024 AS Core Values Awards for best exemplifying the organization’s values of Community, Advocacy, Legacy and Inclusion.

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

The outdoor event saw nearly 2,000 graduates attend along with 12,000 supporters in the stands.

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.

The senior honorees were awarded for distinguished contributions.

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.

"It makes it feel as though I am not the only one.”

Students were recognized for their accomplishments in and out of the classroom.

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

The Collaborative Health and Human Services program requires students to work internships for three semesters.

Cal State Monterey Bay often welcomes back former Otters with open arms. Nowhere has that been more true than within the Otter Athletics program, where five CSUMB alumni have found homes and careers as Otters.

The conference focused on providing support and easier access to CSUMB.

Six CSUMB students and graduates will receive $37,000 annually for three years to pursue graduate work.

Two CSUMB alumni participated in a new commemorative exhibit at Lucasfilm in San Francisco.

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

Student workers are honored during Naitonal Student Employees Week.

Three CSUMB students are the latest recipients of Goldwater scholarships.

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.

Already known for its music technology courses, CSUMB is adding a concentration in the discipline.

Britt Rios-Ellis founding dean of CSUMB’s College of Health Sciences and Human Services.

Larry Itliong was a Filipino American labor organizer who stood in solidarity with the farm workers.

Exercise is Medicine program is recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine.

NACDA has named Kirby Garry one of its athletic directors of the year.

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

The Fall/Winter 2023 issue includes features and updates on Otter alumni and more.

Campus tours can be tailored upon request.

Stations across campus will be stocked with Naloxone.

An impact is being made in mental health, hospice care and nursing.

Two CSUMB professors created the YouTube series which explains how the stock market works.

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.

Revamped research celebration is seen as a success.

The University Corporation has been certified as a Blue Zones Project-approved worksite for its attention to employee well-being.

CSUMB’s Reading Center opened in 2007 and has served thousands of students.

Dr. Shekinah Fashaw-Walters will discuss racial inequities in healthcare.

“It’s the best of an academic experience in a living room setting.”

“Some kids dream of becoming a fireman or an airline pilot. For as long as I can remember, I wanted to work in advertising.”

The annual Startup Factory event returns to CSUMB.

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

The CSUMB lecturer is only the second poet to hold the honor and was chosen through a competition process by the Arts Council for Monterey County.

Evan Norbom, 35, a 2010 graduate of CSUMB’s cinematic arts program, was the lead designer for audio and video systems, and project manager for upgrading the Egyptian Theater.

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.

Subhra Saha says a good starting point for taking better control of your finances is to first look at what you’ve done.

Michelle Lewis has published a book of cartoons, "Finding Joy: Love, Loss and Laughter.

CSUMB is meeting or exceeding all six goals, including increasing graduation rates, decreasing time to graduation, and closing equity gaps.

In the free adult language clinic, students in the Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Degree program work with clients who have communication difficulties.

The students also competed in the annual “Jeopardy!”-style competition, testing their knowledge of nutrition and exercise science.

This year was the launch of the Pack-a-Bag program, but the intention is that it will recur annually.

Monica Aguilar, who graduated in May with a degree in computer science, has done three stints with NASA as an intern.

“I feel incredibly lucky to have found film as an art form.”

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

Four student researchers at California State University, Monterey Bay have received scholarships through the Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars program.

California State University students with the Geo-Bridge program presented their research on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Alumni and Visitors Center.

Stefanie Kortman is overseeing the off-gassing component of a five-year, $5 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to support CSUMB’s research into climate-smart practices.

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.

The winners of this round are encouraged to compete in the spring statewide competition which includes students from throughout the 23 CSU campuses

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,

The department is responsible for more than 80 buildings and structures across the university’s 1,727 acres, and receives 12,000 - 15,000 work requests a year.

“It was an amazing and enlightening experience that will hopefully benefit our students and community.”

The Brian Simmons Scholarship Award in Social Policy will honor the author of the best-written paper on social policy.

CSU Monterey Bay is ranked No. 5 nationally for its online computer science program.

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

Four CSUMB math and statistics students participated in the National Research Experience for Undergraduates program over the summer.

The Karen Lynn Rezavy Liberal Studies Scholarship, an award Christina Herzig named in her mother's honor, has been supporting CSUMB student teachers for 10 years.

Two CSUMB professors began visiting high school math and economics classes, pitching the profession of accounting in response to an industry shortage.

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

“You take a holistic approach of lifting everyone up.”

CSU Monterey Bay is the seventh-best midsize college in the West.

A five-year $1.3 million grant-funded program has drawn together leaders from three universities and teachers from three counties to introduce over 4,000 middle and high school students to environmental issues

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

“I am very excited to have such a wonderful group of highly accomplished and well-respected academic administrators join our team.”

The grant is part of the foundation’s efforts to create quality jobs and economic mobility throughout California.

Luis Cabrales Arriaga came to CSUMB this year specifically to establish the new mechatronics program.

A five-year $5 million USDA grant is providing funding for a multipronged research project at CSU Monterey Bay.

CSUMB is doing its part to combat the nursing shortage by opening its nursing program to additional students this spring.

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

The work will help those who monitor major watersheds as well as farmers and ag producers.

Monday, Oct. 9, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. While not a federal holiday, President Joe Biden commemorated the event two years ago.

Associate Professor Alison Lynch has been named a 2023 MAA Alder Award winner by the Mathematical Association of America.

In 2019, iiED identified the need for a support system to nurture and grow entrepreneurial ideas, especially among women and minorities.

Two new programs in the colleges of business and science will train the modern agriculture industry workforce.

Alex Boersma, a 2017 graduate of the Science Illustration program, co-wrote and illustrated a book about the the longest-lived mammal on Earth.

October is LGBTQ+ History Month and the Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) has planned two related events.

Sam Buttrey, of Pacific Grove, is a three-time veteran of the TV game show “Jeopardy!” and donated much of his winnings to CSUMB.

It's made up of photographs, clippings, books in display cases, and QR codes, highlighting both campus community's journeys.

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

Otters are a key component of Monterey Bay’s marine ecosystem.

A group of 22 CSU Monterey Bay faculty members were honored on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the third annual Tenure and Promotion Reception.

Enid Baxter Ryce was honored as best professor in the recently published Best of Monterey County ‘23 readers' poll

Among the Monterey Jazz Festival crowd were a number of CSUMB students who were either working as interns or doing project work for a class specifically on the festival.

The Grewal twins have benefited from the Pay it Forward scholarship and mentor/mentee program.

Karen Ross, the secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, will be the keynote this year’s Greater Vision.

CSU Monterey Bay is one of three universities participating in a pilot study to determine attitudes and accommodations for gender identification in the workplace.

“The highlight of the evening was witnessing the community showering Helen with words of appreciation.”

Melanie Mena has been selected to receive the award for “superior academic and personal achievement.”

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.

CSUMB has been ranked 131 on Forbes magazine's America's Top Colleges 2023.

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 Algebra Academy started in 2010 when Bruce W. Woolpert, CEO/president of Granite Rock, and CSUMB Professor Hongde Hu teamed up."

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

While the thousands attending the Aug. 20 event were primarily focused on the glisten of the cars, CSUMB interns helped ensure the hospitality operation ran smoothly.

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.

The California State University will confer several campus police officers with 2023 Police Commendations.

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.

“I’m always thankful and proud to represent CSUMB and Otter Athletics in these national leadership spaces,” said Garry.

The work is funded by the CSUMB East Campus Wildfire Fuel Reduction Project CAL FIRE grant that Emergency Manager Ken Folsom secured.

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.

A new grant will allow researchers in CSU Monterey Bay’s Kinesiology Department to analyze whether increased time with an instructor outside of the classroom will improve student performance.

It may be years before the impact of the recently announced NextGen grants will make a difference in American agriculture. But several of the grants awarded to colleges and universities in the Monterey Bay region seem certain to quickly strengthen the ties between those institutions as well as with the local agricultural industry.

When Sandra Amorim Ruiz was just a year old, her parents left their home there and immigrated to Turlock, in California’s Central Valley. Ruiz is now the director of procurement and contract services for CSU Monterey Bay. Her story is one of a series being told as part of June’s Immigrant Heritage Month.

CSU Monterey Bay is increasing the size and lowering the cost of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in an effort to make a greater impact on healthcare in the Monterey region.

Recognizing the contributions of those who’ve come from foreign countries during Immigrant Heritage Month is important, said Dennis Kombe, a professor of mathematics education at CSU Monterey Bay who was born and raised in Kenya.

The awards include the NSF Graduate Fellowship Research Program and a Goldwater Scholarship.

CSUMB’s agricultural plant and soil science program has received a $5 million grant to expand and offer an enhanced career path to graduating students.

Anaiz Ruiz, 35, is going into her senior year at CSU Monterey Bay as a plant pathology and soil science major. What she will do when she graduates, she’s not sure. The options for an undocumented student are limited. As part of Immigrant Heritage Month, her story is being spotlighted as one that represents a segment of society left standing outside of the gates of opportunity.

“The Tiny Desk concert series features big artists from pretty much every genre and reaches a huge audience."

At 17, Angie Tran escaped Vietnam. What she hasn’t escaped, despite the passage of more than 40 years, is feeling like an immigrant. Her journey is one of many being recognized and celebrated during June, Immigrant Heritage Month.

"[Transgender youth] need...respect, belonging, appreciation, fellowship, and love."

Alumna Desiree Sheppard, who hosts and produces a TV lifestyle show in Sacramento, says CSUMB professors helped her find her voice by telling her: “You’re allowed to be louder, to be bold, and be more vocal.”

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) has secured $7 million for the construction of a new office for the NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary at CSU Monterey Bay.

“The intimate nature of plant-pathogen interactions and the complexity of their management fascinated me.”

“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.

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

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

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.

The Community Foundation for Monterey County has dispensed more than $800,000 to support students in CSUMB’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program over the past six years. The funds were donated by the Gambord family. A lunchtime reception at the Otter Student Union on Friday, May 12, honored the Gambords and some of the 66 nursing students who have benefited from the scholarships they have made possible.

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.

They're each grounded and ambitious, hyper-engaged on campus and off, thoughtful, daring and well-spoken.

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

“As president of CSUMB, my favorite part of the job is getting to engage with our students."

The grant was provided by CSUMB donor Debbie Juran, who knows the kinds of struggles such students face.

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.

They commemorate employees whose activities “are often not widely known.”

When the pressure builds, there are healthy and effective ways to survive and thrive during Finals Week.

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

It was the second annual event from the CSUMB faculty and staff co-op Building Community Through Dialogue.

Retired congressman Sam Farr represented the Central Coast for many years and was instrumental in establishing CSUMB. 

“They have a safety net. They have a community."

President Vanya Quiñones, the university’s new leader, answers questions about herself and her goals for the university.

The five-year grant comes from the U.S. Department of Education and will fund scholarships for school psychologists and social workers.

It’s part of the university's sustainability efforts, which also includes solar panels, reducing plastic, and planting trees.

CSUMB kinesiology students and alumni help staff a warm-water therapy pool for disabled and injured people.

Jess Lowe has been part of animation teams that have also won BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Critics Choice, Annie Awards, and Visual Effects Society awards.

A CSU partnership with Apple Computers for Hispanic STEM programs advances educational opportunities for Hispanic-serving institutions within the CSU system.

Monterey Mayor and CSUMB 2013 graduate Tyller Williamson found purpose in serving his community, which he spoke about at the latest installment of CSUMB’s Diversity Celebration Series on March 14.

The all-day visit included stops at Monterey County Behavioral Health, King City High School, and other locations.

The Personal Growth and Counseling Center reminds students of the many health benefits of sleep during National Sleep Week.

In addition to President Vanya Quiñones, CSU Monterey Bay welcomed many other new leaders and faculty in 2022.

A CSUMB professor’s award-winning short animated film, “fulcrum,” can now be viewed online and is featured on Short of the Week, an online platform that highlights outstanding films.

The reception plied guests with food from different regions, a variety of candies, decorations, live and DJ music, and dancing.

The grant will put more social work students on assignments in the community.

The grant will put more social work students on assignments in the community.

To promote inclusive excellence and celebrate the diversity of the CSU Monterey Bay community, the President's Committee for Equity and Inclusion launched a year-long campaign on social media called “Proud to be Otters” aka #ProudToBeOtters.

The event was curated as a blend of tradition and innovation, ceremony and spirit, purpose and celebration.

The ceremony is one of the oldest traditions in academia, dating back to the Middle Ages.

The campus is providing staging for vehicles, personnel for evacuations, and other resources in the effort.

Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer, Brian Corpening, answers questions about the continuing legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Students from CSUMB's Graphic Design/Communication Design program worked collaboratively online with their peers in the UAE.

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

CSUMB has been awarded a Department of Education Title V grant, the result of grant-writing efforts by Andrew Lawson and Tom Horvath.

CSUMB nursing program serves the region’s needs by educating, inspiring and creating opportunities for first-generation students like Maria Elena Garcia, who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to earn her nursing degree.

Hannah Kim will graduate with degrees in both marine science and visual art.

Associate Professor Shannon Snapp talks about teaching self-love and deepening relationships.

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.

The mayor-elect answers questions about his CSUMB education, the campaign, and future goals.

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.

Four CSU Monterey Bay police officers received Lifesaving Medals from CSUMB President Vanya Quiñones in a ceremony.

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

The people at CHE Center work to help some of the most desperate populations in Monterey County.

Ignacio Navarro, a professor in the CSUMB Department of Health, Human Services, and Public Policy, is evaluating an innovative, community-powered sanitation solution in rural Haiti It holds the potential to improve the lives of people living in poverty around the world.

Three new faculty members join the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to teach in the fields of music and ethnic studies.

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded CSU Monterey Bay a $1.3 million McNair grant for five years to provide disadvantaged college students with effective preparation for doctoral studies.

Yo Soy Chinatown Salinas / I Am Chinatown Salinas is a new exhibition by Binh Danh of daguerrotype portraits.

More than 3,000 students have participated in CUREs, which stands for Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience.

The NIH grant increases the pipeline of creating a more diverse cohort of professional researchers.

He published his findings in the open-access science journal Journalism and Media as "California Condors, Source Credibility, and Wildlife Conservation Messaging."

A look back at the first year of the central and signature Otter Student Union with OSU's director Jeff Rensel.

He was recently named the first vice president of Division II Athletics Directors Association, as well as the chair of the NCAA Division II Membership Committee.

CSUMB President Eduardo M. Ochoa spent almost 40 years in higher education, and all but two years with the California State University system. With his retirement in July, he leaves behind a legacy of service.

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 U.S. Department of Education has awarded a federal Upward Bound grant of $664,032 to University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay.

For his “profound commitment to student success,” California State University trustees have conferred the title of President Emeritus on Eduardo M. Ochoa. He will retire on July 31 after 10 years as CSUMB president.

The CSU Board of Trustees has appointed Vanya Quiñones, Ph.D., to serve as the fourth president of California State University, Monterey Bay.

CSU Monterey Bay completed a year-long equity and inclusion awareness campaign with the theme “Strength Through Diversity” in the 2021-22 academic year.

One win was by an undergraduate student, and one by a graduate team, at the 36th annual competition hosted virtually by San Francisco State University.

Josh Harrower is a professor in the Department of Education and Leadership, and instructs aspiring teachers how to teach students on the autism spectrum.

CSUMB’s Otter Cross Cultural Center or OC3 provides support and resources for the LGBTQ+ community all year round and issued a statement for LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June.

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.

Our Computing Talent Initiative program supports students' educational and career goals. It’s the result of more than a decade of learning and refining what it takes to prepare students to succeed in school and land jobs in California’s tech industry.

After a pandemic-induced delay of two years, the event drew about 200 guests and proceeded without a hitch.

Two CSUMB students have earned the most prestigious undergraduate award for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the country

CSUMB and NASA Scientist Forrest Melton was awarded NASA’s Exceptional Public Service Medal.

Hayashi Wayland has recruited and nurtured CSUMB alumni who have, in turn, helped the accounting firm grow and prosper.

Dolores Huerta served as the keynote speaker at a CSUMB event honoring Bill Monning and celebrating the addition of his archival papers to the university library.

Bright Beginnings, an early-childhood initiative, has awarded CSUMB GOLD as a Monterey County Family Friend Employer.

Spencer H. Winter speaks about the support he received at CSUMB that set him on a new path — the path to obtain a doctorate and become a professional researcher.

The CSUMB Alumni Owned Business directory highlights successful CSUMB alumni who are business owners and entrepreneurs.

"People with disabilities tend to master and adapt in ways that make them highly efficient, to the point they can compete with and perform above peers without disabilities."

Elizabeth Alter, assistant professor in the Biology and Chemistry Department, has earned a prestigious National Science Foundation grant.

One of a series of profiles of CSUMB alumni who have become successful business owners.

Katie LaPlace has built bridges and demolished bunkers as a woman in a male-dominated profession.

The African Heritage Faculty and Staff Alliance has long been a support network for Black students and employees at CSUMB.

At the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, title sponsor 3M furnished a generous donation that will go far in helping STEM students.

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.

To honor Native Americans and recognize their historical ties to the land, CSUMB adopted a land acknowledgment statement in Spring 2020.

President Eduardo M. Ochoa was singled out for special recognition at the Panetta Institute’s 21st Annual Jefferson-Lincoln Awards.

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has accredited CSUMB’s Bachelor of Science Nursing program for 10 years.

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.

The CALFIRE California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Program Grant will fund fire prevention around campus and east campus housing.

CSUMB has been awarded a $975,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to increase participation in the food, agriculture, natural resources and human science.

For almost a year-and-a-half, faculty and staff worked remotely from home. Starting this past summer, those employees began returning to the office.

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

The university raised more than $100 million since the inception of the Vision 2020 campaign.

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.

Ken Folsom, retired firefighter and current Emergency Manager with the University Police Department, answers questions about preparing for emergencies and disasters.

Jada Carter, who recently graduated Cum Laude from CSUMB with a degree in biology, embodies an impressive range of diversity in their personal life, academic path, and future career in science.

Marylou L. Shockley becomes the first CSUMB employee to do so, and hopes she won't be the last.

Armando Arias, a professor in the School of Social, Behavioral & Global Studies, has written a book titled Theorizing Cesar Chavez: New Ways of Knowing STEM. It received an honorable mention at the 2020 International Latino Book Awards.