2026 News

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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

Action shot of Joshua Ijeh shooting the basketball into the net surrounded by three Humboldt defense players.

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

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�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

Men's Basketball team members holding up their CCAA trophy

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

Two business students giving a presentation in front of their peers.

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

Members of the website redesign team: Ilse Mendoza, Vanessa Lopez, and Krishneel Kishor

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

A diverse group students walking down the steps together at �ѿ�� Bay's Hayward campus

�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

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Alameda County and �ѿ�� Bay Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders

January 20, 2026