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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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