2026 News
Ceremonial Cultural Burn Scheduled at ѿ Bay, Concord Center
Learn about the June 6 Ohlone-led ceremonial cultural burn at CSU East Bay Concord Center, including smoke times, safety measures, and air quality rules.
May 21, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Honoree Liza Jane MacNaughton, Class of 1990, for Extending Opportunity Through Lifelong Learning and Service
ѿ Bay honors distinguished alumna Liza Jane MacNaughton for co-founding the Save Our Students Scholarship supporting student success.
May 14, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Honoree Dakin Matthews, Master of Arts, Class of 1966, for Bringing Language to Life Across Stage and Scholarship
ѿ Bay honors actor, playwright and professor Dakin Matthews with the Distinguished Alumni Award for lasting impact in theater.
May 13, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Honoree Luanne Rotticci, Class of 1987, for Sustaining Student Success Through Community Impact
ѿ Bay honors alumna Luanne Rotticci with the Distinguished Alumni Award for her philanthropic impact and support of students through the SOS Scholarship.
May 13, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Honoree Stan Hébert III, Class of 1976, for Expanding Student Pathways Across the ѿ
ѿ Bay honors Stan Hébert III with the CSU Distinguished Alumni Award for leadership in student support, access, engagement, and alumni mentorship.
May 13, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Honoree Brad McCullough, Class of 1979, for Advancing Systems and Support That Endure
ѿ Bay honors Chevron executive Brad McCullough with the Distinguished Alumni Award for leadership, service, and community impact.
May 13, 2026
40 Wins, CCAA Title, Home Field Advantage: Pioneers Open NCAA Regional Thursday
ѿ Bay Women’s Softball stacks 40 wins, a conference title — and isn’t slowing down.
May 13, 2026
Fastest-Growing CSU Program Helps Formerly Incarcerated Students Thrive at ѿ Bay
ѿ Bay’s Project Rebound supports formerly incarcerated students, celebrating its largest class yet with 20 grads across 11 majors.
May 13, 2026
Pioneers Host Historic CCAA Tournament with Championship Stakes on the Line
Join ѿ Bay as they host the CCAA Softball Tournament for the first time, featuring a thrilling postseason battle for the championship and NCAA berth!
May 6, 2026
Why Is the Ground Moving in San Ramon? Scientists and Students Search for Clues
Discover how ѿ Bay students and scientists track seismic activity in San Ramon, aiding earthquake preparedness and community safety amidst recent swarms.
May 5, 2026
East Bay Professor Tackles Climate Change in Google-Backed Project
Explore a vital wetland restoration project in San Francisco Bay, led by ѿ Bay professor Patty Oikawa.
April 16, 2026
From Training to Impact: How One Graduate Built a Business Supporting Neurodivergent Youth
Discover how Crystal Holtzheimer's journey as a trauma-informed specialist is transforming education for neurodivergent youth and fostering inclusive environments.
April 14, 2026
Undefeated Pioneers Head to NCAA Elite Eight, Rallying Campus Community
Join the ѿ Bay Pioneers as they aim for the NCAA Division II Final Four with a perfect 33-0 record, uniting the community in historic support.
March 24, 2026
Perfect Season Sends ѿ Bay to NCAA Elite Eight
ѿ Bay's men's basketball team stays undefeated at 33-0, advancing to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight and making history in college sports.
March 17, 2026
Think by the Bay Awarded $2.3 Million Federal Grant to Expand Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Discover ѿ Bay's Think by the Bay program, supporting students with intellectual disabilities through inclusive college experiences and expanding opportunities.
March 12, 2026
Undefeated ѿ Bay Puts Hayward Back on NCAA Tournament Map
ѿ Bay's men's basketball team makes history as the only undefeated team in NCAA Division II, hosting regionals March 13-16.
March 10, 2026
ѿ Bay Partners with Rubicon Programs to Strengthen Fight Against East Bay Poverty
Explore how Rubicon Programs is tackling poverty in the Bay Area by empowering communities with economic mobility and partnership with ѿ Bay.
March 9, 2026
UNBEATEN. UNTOUCHED. UNSTOPPABLE. ѿ Bay Wins CCAA Championship — Heads to NCAA Tournament
ѿ Bay ’s championship run secures the program’s first-ever CCAA Tournament title and its first NCAA Division II Tournament berth.
March 8, 2026
Pioneers Perfect: ѿ Bay Men’s Basketball Makes History at 28–0 — Now It’s Playoff Time!
On Saturday, No. 2 ѿ Bay Men’s Basketball capped off a flawless regular season with a victory over UC Merced — finishing an astonishing 28–0 overall and a perfect 22–0 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play.
March 3, 2026
Dakin Matthews’ Crowning Achievement? A Life Fulfilled
Initially on the path to the priesthood, English professor Dakin Matthews found his true calling in theater during the transformative era of Vatican II.
February 13, 2026
The Future of Entrepreneurship? ѿ Bay Says It’s Shared
On Thursday, March 5, ѿ Bay will officially launch its Employee Ownership Initiative at the Acosta Innovation Hub in the CORE.
February 13, 2026
ѿ Bay Men’s Basketball Makes History — Unbeaten and Unstoppable
The Pioneers are ranked No. 3 in the nation and remain one of the final unbeaten teams in Division II.
February 4, 2026
Primed for Amazon: A ѿ Bay student’s path to the world’s most complex logistics company
Discover Ilse Mendoza's inspiring journey from a curious undergraduate at ѿ Bay to an Area Manager at Amazon, showcasing resilience and growth.
January 30, 2026
Pioneers dominate on the court
ѿ Bay's Pioneers are off to a remarkable start in Division II basketball, remaining undefeated with a record of 19-0 and ranked No. 3.
January 30, 2026
ѿ Bay Wins Two National Awards for Transformative Student Success and Equity Work
ѿ Bay has been recognized nationally for its innovative and equity-centered approach to assessment and student success.
January 22, 2026
Alameda County and ѿ Bay Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders
Alameda County and ѿ Bay Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders
January 20, 2026