Campus Community News
ѿ Bay Receives Historic $50 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
ѿ Bay is celebrating a historic milestone this holiday season with a record-breaking $50 million gift — the largest single donation in the university’s history and a transformative investment in its mission to advance student success and regional impact.
December 4, 2025
Phoenix Rises to Become a Falcon
CSU East Bay’s Project Rebound helps a formerly incarcerated student rebuild his future—and strengthens the campus community in the process.
November 26, 2025
ѿ Bay Addresses Nationwide Shortage of Speech Therapists with Online Master’s Program
ѿ Bay's Online MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program is a three-year program that prepares adults for state licensure, national certification, and credential.
November 13, 2025
Could Being Nice be Ruining Your Life? Here’s the Brutal Truth
When Amira Barger logs on to teach in ѿ Bay’s online Nonprofit Management Certificate program, she’s not just leading discussions — she’s sparking reflection. Part memoir, part manifesto, The Price of Nice explores what happens when we value being liked over being honest.
November 12, 2025
From Bayview to “Knight Light”: How Prince Jackson Turned a Love of Horror into a Top Podcast
Raised in San Francisco’s Bayview–Hunters Point and shaped by his years living on campus at ѿ Bay, designer‑turned‑creator Prince Jackson channeled grit, curiosity and community into Knight Light, a horror movie podcast with hundreds of episodes, passionate fans, and a home on genre giant Bloody Disgusting.
October 22, 2025
Introducing Town Flicks at Raimondi Park
Free Outdoor Movie Nights at Raimondi Park presented by ѿ Bay and Pixar Animation Studios in collaboration with the Oakland Ballers
October 20, 2025
From Illustrator to Ecologist: Katrina McCollough Named 2025 CSU Trustee Scholar
Katrina McCollough, an artist turned ecologist, emphasizes the crucial role fungi play in ecosystems, earning her recognition as the 2025 CSU Trustee Sam Nejabat Scholar at ѿ Bay.
September 8, 2025
ѿ Bay to Host First-Ever Startup World Cup - East Bay Regional on Sept. 10
The high-stakes event at ѿ Bay is part of the Global Startup World Cup, organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, a venture capital firm known for backing game-changing companies like SpaceX, Airbnb, and Twitter/X.
September 5, 2025
ѿ Bay Awarded $2M to Empower Opportunity Young Adults Through Career Innovation
A year after re-launching the Career Empowerment Center, ѿ Bay has been awarded a $2 million “Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway” grant by the California Employment Development Department.
April 30, 2025
Charles Schwab Foundation invests in new financial planning concentration at ѿ Bay
Schwab Advisor Services and the Charles Schwab Foundation are making a multi-year gift to ѿ Bay to support a new undergraduate financial planning program aligned with CFP® certification.
April 30, 2025
ѿ Bay Names Anthony Muscat as New Provost
Hayward, CA — ѿ Bay is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anthony Muscat as the university’s new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2025.
April 7, 2025
Three Ways To Approach AI Ethically
ѿ Bay’s new Certificate in Ethical AI in Business and Leadership Program will allow students to explore AI possibilities while providing the tools to make informed decisions and ethical considerations.
March 3, 2025
Women in Leadership Forum Coming to the Hayward Campus March 8th
Women in Leadership (WIL) and the College of Business and Economics are proud to present the Power Your Purpose: Women in Leadership Forum for 2025. This year’s theme will be “Leading for Sustainability” and will be held on International Women’s Day on March 8th.
February 24, 2025
ѿ Bay Partners With Two Local School Districts for Automatic Enrollment of Qualified Students
ѿ Bay has new partnerships with San Leandro and Hayward Unified School Districts to give qualified students a clear path to higher education with guaranteed acceptance and coordinated support services.
October 22, 2024
Dr. Joe Knapik proudly served his country for nearly 40 years, and now he wants to serve the alma mater that made his career possible
After honorably serving his country as a scientist for 50 years, Knapik believes his career’s success came from preparing for anticipated opportunities.
August 14, 2024
An Invitation to the White House to Shatter Stigma Around Mental Health
Kathleen Wong(Lau) knows the psychological weight of depression. She felt it during her younger years as a college student and again when her brother died during the pandemic.
July 22, 2024
Meeting kids where they are: how one summer focuses on inclusivity and acceptance for all
The Pioneer Pals summer camp at ѿ Bay is designed to welcome children ages 3-10 of all abilities to meet friends and have new experiences in a safe way.
July 18, 2024
Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree Judy Mei Ling Huey
Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree Judy Mei Ling Huey
July 12, 2024
Leona Tang: From Teenage Investor to Financial Powerhouse
From the moment she arrived at ѿ Bay, Leona knew she had made the right choice.
July 12, 2024
Hungry Like the Wolf
Out of 200 foster youth who graduate from high school, one will get their college degree. That one foster youth is Wolfgang — the lone wolf who, with his community’s love and support, beat the odds. This past spring, he earned a degree in business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship, achieving a 3.5 GPA and dean’s list accolades.
July 12, 2024
Children’s Book Illustrated by ѿ Bay Alumna Celebrates the Beauty of Concord
We are excited to highlight the creative journey of Kori and Sammy Barton, a dynamic duo with deep roots in Concord.
July 11, 2024
ѿ Bay in the News
From politics and mental health to black holes and AI technology, ѿ Bay's diverse scholars are regularly called on for media interviews. Here's a sample of the myriad stories and news to which our faculty and staff frequently lend their expertise, some which feature what's happening on campus.
July 11, 2024
Celebrating a Decade of Engineering the Future
ѿ Bay is hosting the weeklong Discover Engineering! Camp through June 28, hoping to inspire students to consider engineering as a future pathway to college and careers.
June 26, 2024
Acknowledging Indigenous Territory: US Environmental Protection Agency Awards the Concord Center A Helpful Grant to Restore and Maintain Its Native Land
This spring, the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding ѿ Bay’s Concord Center $916,000 to develop and implement a four-year Climate Resilience Initiative project.
April 9, 2024
Women's History Month Q+A with members of executive cabinet
Throughout this week, ѿ Bay will highlight members of campus leadership, each sharing their unique perspectives on gender equality and empowerment that defines the essence of Women's History Month.
March 25, 2024
ѿ Bay announces the Career Success Hub, a cutting-edge initiative to jumpstart student career paths
ѿ Bay has partnered with the Nam-Macgill Family Fund to launch the Career Success Hub (CSH), a comprehensive, research-based career education program to help ѿ Bay students successfully launch and grow their professional careers.
December 6, 2023
[Donor Spotlight] Empowering Future Science Teachers: Amgen Ups Support of ѿ Bay's HOST Labs
As the philanthropic arm of Amgen, the Amgen Foundation works to make a difference in people's lives by inspiring the next generation of scientists and investing in the communities where Amgen employees live and work.
October 31, 2023
Think Before You Click and Share: Why Media Literacy is More Critical Than Ever Before
With an incoming crush of cutting-edge AI tools and more than 10,0000 websites created every hour, information is more accessible than ever. Bogus stories and fake videos are only a click away, which is why media literacy has become an indispensable skill.
October 20, 2023
Sibling Collaboration Spans Disciplines and CSU Campuses
A pair of siblings and Chico State alumni who both work in higher education—one a professor here at Chico State and another at ѿ Bay—have established a new family tradition: getting their students to collaborate on a yearly publication.
October 19, 2023
Filling the Gaps for Afghan Students in Hayward
Before moving to the United States in search of a brighter future and attending Tennyson High School in Hayward for her senior year, Spozhmey Munir was born and raised in Afghanistan.
September 29, 2023
Left Behind: How the Latine community has been marginalized and continues to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic
Four years into the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns remain about the continuing impact on Latine people.
September 22, 2023
Pioneer Pals: A Camp Designed for Children With Autism
The Pioneer Pals summer program at ѿ Bay is designed to help children ages 3-10 of all abilities meet new friends and have new experiences in a safe way.
July 11, 2023
Stepping into the Future: Justin Matties and Revealing the Effects of Super Shoes
At ѿ Bay, there are many opportunities that can cater to your interests. If you are a sneakerhead or a student athlete, the Kinesiology department has a perfect example of what options are available to you, and no one understands that better than graduate student Justin Matties.
June 13, 2023
Pioneers for H.O.P.E. and CalFresh: How ѿ Bay Helps Students in Need
It’s no secret that many college students have to juggle expenses, often sacrificing something — rent for tuition, food for gas. This is where the state’s CalFresh program comes in — helping students buy food and eat healthier.
May 16, 2023
ѿ Bay Students win Awards at Far West Model UN Conference
ѿ Bay students won two awards at the Model United Nations of the Far West, held in San Francisco last week.
May 1, 2023
Time to rethink your office space? A new study suggests our productivity and well being are connected with the space we work in
Where we work has a big influence on how we work — our productivity and our fundamental well-being. This means we should all pay attention to the design of our office space, whether in our home or a more traditional setting.
February 22, 2023
Hayward—Education City
When Mayor Mark Salinas took his oath of office, he vowed to make Hayward an “Education City.”
February 2, 2023
ѿ Bay Among Class of 2023 Beckman Scholars Program Awardees
On Jan. 18, ѿ Bay was awarded the 2023 Beckman Scholars award for research in chemistry and life sciences by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.
February 1, 2023
2023’s Best Cities to Live Without a Car
In some cities, you can easily ditch your car and hoof it — or bike, take public transit and share a ride when you need to.
December 6, 2022
Remembering Pearl Harbor
The 59th annual "Eye of Diablo" beacon lighting will be held at ѿ Bay’s Concord campus on Dec. 7.
December 1, 2022
ѿ Bay “Unboxes” Virtual Campus Tour
Through the new virtual tour, students can see spaces and environments they will be learning and growing in for the coming years.
November 23, 2022
Creating Future Leaders with STEM CareerX
$75,000 grant from the Bayer Fund to launch STEM CareerX at ѿ Bay
November 15, 2022
Art Award Benefits Students
Anand Family Award gives back, setting art students up for success and brighter futures
November 9, 2022
Undying Fascination with the Undead: What Monsters—Especially Zombies—Teach us About Ourselves
What Monsters—Especially Zombies—Teach us About Ourselves
October 24, 2022
Graduate School Trends Show Demand, Higher Income
Fall Graduate School Fair Returns to In-Person Format Thursday, Oct. 27
October 20, 2022
Inclusive Performance Festival Creates Cultural Respect through Art
Second annual event Oct. 21-24
October 20, 2022
Great ShakeOut Readies California for Earthquakes
ѿ Bay will participate in the 2022 Great ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 10:20 a.m.
October 17, 2022
Farzad Shahbodaghlou Named Construction Management Association Educator of the Year
Farzad Shahbodaghlou Named Construction Management Association Educator of the Year
October 14, 2022
Game-Based Learning and the Future of Education
eLearning graduate discusses the importance of interactive 3D technology in schools
September 28, 2022
Announcing the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Event to be held Oct. 21
September 27, 2022
Labor Day Weekend Heat Wave Causes a State of Emergency in California
Labor Day signals the end of summer, and this weekend California residents will experience extreme temperatures. This weekend, ѿ Bay will have facilities open for students and the university community.
September 1, 2022
In the Heart of the Bay: Our Summer Bucket List of Childhood Nostalgia
These special places remind us why we love the region
July 29, 2022
In the Heart of the Bay: Our Summer Bucket List of Outdoor Fun
These must-see and must-visit places remind us why we love the region.
July 20, 2022
It's On Us to Take a Stand Against Sexual Assault
“It’s On Us” to take a stand against sexual assault. In April, ѿ Bay's events and speakers provide our community with resources for survivors and to prevent sexual assault from happening to all genders and all ages.
April 14, 2022
Self Care: Lessons Learned After Two Years of the Pandemic
Self Care: Lessons learned after two years of the pandemic and tips for social workers, educators and nurses
March 16, 2022
A Guide To Staying Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are for spending time with family and friends, but they can also be a time of elevated stress.
December 16, 2021
Whose Land Are You On?
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time meant to honor America’s Native peoples and their land that we reside on. The ѿ Bay Hayward Campus is located on the land of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe.
November 23, 2021