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Primed for Amazon: A ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ student’s path to the world’s most complex logistics company

Discover Ilse Mendoza's inspiring journey from a curious undergraduate at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ to an Area Manager at Amazon, showcasing resilience and growth.

Jan 30, 2026
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ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Wins Two National Awards for Transformative Student Success and Equity Work

ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ has been recognized nationally for its innovative and equity-centered approach to assessment and student success.

Jan 22, 2026

Spotlight on Faculty Experts

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Elizabeth Bergman, Ph.D.

Political Science

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Jennifer Tran, Ph.D.

Ethnic Studies

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Grant Kien, Ph.D.

Communication

News Commencement

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ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ to Confer Honorary Degree to Food Bank Director sheila Burks

ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ will confer an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to sheila Burks during the May 18 commencement ceremony for the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at 9 a.m. 

May 12, 2025
Jessica Brown

To The Healthcare Professionals: Make Sure Every Patient Is Heard

When Jessica Brown started attending ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥, she was already equipped with 20 years of experience as a registered nurse. She will cross the stage on May 10 with her fellow College of Science graduates.

May 10, 2024
Julian Lopez

To those struggling: Don’t let adversity define you. Change your response.

Julian Lopez was awarded a scholarship to join ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Men’s Basketball. But at the age of 18, he was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect that could be deadly if not treated. Lopez returned to the court and, on May 12, will receive his master’s degree in business marketing and management.

May 9, 2024

News Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Professor Appointed Inaugural Director for CSU’s AANHPI Middle Leadership Academy

Appointed as the program’s inaugural director, Arnab Mukherjea, ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ professor of public health, will lead CSU teams to work on support services for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.

Jan 14, 2025
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ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Earns the Seal of Excelencia for Accelerating Latine Student Success

ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ has earned the prestigious 2024 Seal of Excelencia for going beyond enrollment to more intentionally serve Latine/x, and all students. 

Oct 1, 2024
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Queer Unity Student Success Center opens its doors at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥

On April 18, the Queer Unity Student Success Center (QUSSC) opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the New University Union.

Apr 30, 2024

News Environment

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Where Science Meets Story: High School Students Join CELI Writer’s Workshop at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥

On Friday, Nov. 21, 60 high school seniors from Tennyson and Mt. Eden High Schools in Hayward will be at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ for the Climate Empowerment Learning Initiative Writer’s Workshop — a day that blends climate science, storytelling and imagination to spark creativity and inspire climate awareness. 

Nov 19, 2025
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Why Travel is More Wellness-Focused and Intentional Than Ever Before

According to ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Professor of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Zach Hallab, wellness travel has expanded to meet the comprehensive mental and physical health needs of travelers.

Mar 26, 2024
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Breathing Dirty Air: How Two Public Health Professors Are Working to Clean Things Up

The pandemic exposed how unhealthy indoor air can be. Still — four years later — so much remains unchanged.

Feb 15, 2024