Student News

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay students at Model UN Conference

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Students Unleash Their Diplomatic Prowess at Model UN of the Far West Conference

For the first time in Pioneer history, three ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay students were appointed to manage the General Assembly First Committee, taking on a high-profile assignment.

July 12, 2024

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay senior Karrington Hendrix on the steps of the Capitol Building

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay student earns credit for real-world experience in Washington, D.C.

The Panetta Institute for Public Policy offers a Congressional Internship Program every fall. ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay senior Karrington Hendrix took on the challenge in 2023 as the campus’s representative intern and recently returned to campus with new skills and experience.

February 15, 2024

Jazmin Garcia standing in front of an illuminated sky background screen

The Story of Growth and Determination as an Online Scholar

As a human development major with a specialty in early childhood development who hails from Los Angeles, this online student hasn't let distance or work hinder their drive for an education.

December 7, 2023

Student attendees at the LG Nova Innovation Festival

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Students Shine at LG Nova 2023

More than 30 ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay students were among thousands of attendees at San Francisco’s LG Nova Innovation Festival for startups, investors and corporate leaders on Oct.25 and Nov. 2 at The Hibernia.

December 6, 2023

Photograph of plant stems and laboratory glassware such as beakers and flasks

Unveiling Plant Metabolism: A CSUEB Student’s Summer Research Odyssey

This summer, Maxine Gutierrez embarked on a journey to unravel the secrets of plant metabolism. The second year master’s student in biological sciences is interning at the Carnegie Institute for Science at Stanford, working on the Sorghum Metabolic Atlas (SMA) project.

September 20, 2023

Monica Chicas

From Kidnap Survivor to ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Scholar: Monica Chicas, ‘24, Is the Recipient of the 2023 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

This award is granted annually to one student from each of the 23 ÍÑ¿ã°É campuses. It is the highest student distinction within the university.

September 12, 2023

Kyle McCray wearing a ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay sweatshirt

How One CSUEB Student is Rebounding to Reach His Full Potential

For many of those formerly incarcerated, living in the present without being weighed down by the past isn't easy. Kyle McCray is determined to use his lived experience as fuel for his journey — present and future.

September 11, 2023

Laptop on a desk showing FAFSA login screen

Financial Aid 101: What Students Need to Know for 2024-2025

School is now back in session and with that comes thinking about financial aid.

August 28, 2023

FAA students on a plane

Flying High: How Three Graduate Students Plan to Modernize Air Traffic Control

Of the many opportunities students can find at ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay, among them are challenges free from the pressure of a graded course. One example of this, and the success you can find when you give it a shot, is the FAA-TFM-AID.

July 6, 2023

Beckman Award Winners Litzy Juarez Serrano and Tiana Bishop

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Beckman Scholars to Conduct Research in Biology, Biochemistry

For the first time in campus history, two ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay students have been selected to receive the Beckman Scholars Award.

May 15, 2023

College Corps Fellows

Making an Impact Through Service

For the second year, ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay students are encouraged to apply for the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program.

March 29, 2023

Karrington Hendrix

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Student Awarded Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service Scholarship

Awarded to 100 college juniors, the $100 million “Voyager Scholarship†supports college students pursuing careers in public service.

January 18, 2023

Geronimo Parra on Wheel of Fortune set

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Student Competes on Wheel of Fortune

Geronimo Parra was the first student to represent ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay on Wheel of Fortune.

December 19, 2022

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Fall 2023 Application Period Starts October 1

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay – along with the other CSUs – will start accepting applications to the fall 2023 term on October 1, 2022.

September 29, 2022

President Cathy Sandeen meets a student receiving an iPad

First-Year and Transfer Students Receive iPads, Laptops

Freshmen and transfer students receive iPads or tech vouchers

September 1, 2022

Students pose at Lake Merritt

A 'STEP' in the Right Direction

New residential program to help underserved students

August 4, 2022

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From South Bay to East Bay

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay has launched a partnership with South Bay schools to increase college preparation and access.

May 25, 2022

Muriel Luck with her grandson

Education Has No Age Limit

82-Year-Old Muriel Luck graduates from ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay.

May 13, 2022

Provost Kim Greer represents ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay at a CaliforniansForAll College Corps  kickoff

CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funds Degrees through Community Service

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay is one of 48 California colleges selected to participate in the CaliforniansForAll College Corps.

May 10, 2022

Members of the SCAA pose for a group photo in the library

SCAA Celebrates 20 Years of Innovative Programming and Student Support

Since 2001, SCAA has focused on providing free tutoring for CSUEB students in math, writing, and science.

April 13, 2022

Students at an outdoor activity fair

A Sneak Peak of the Pioneer Experience at ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay

A Sneak Peak of the Pioneer Experience at ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay

March 18, 2022

Two students looking at laptop together

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Launches New Portal for Students

MyCompass, a new student portal to provide students with current and specific information about their degree path and supporting resources, launched Oct. 4.

October 4, 2021

Angelica Gurrola

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Student Angelica Gurrola Named William Randolph Hearst Scholar

Angelica Gurrola, a graduate student in business administration, was one of 23 scholars to receive the 2021 Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement during the Sept. 14 CSU Trustees meeting.

September 14, 2021

Students jumping in front of East Bay sign

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Offering Spring 2022 Online Information Sessions

In lieu of an in-person Spring Preview Day, ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay is offering virtual information sessions about the Spring 2022 semester application process throughout the month of August.

August 17, 2021

Students at orientation stand outside music building

In-Person Orientation Sessions Return to ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay's Pioneer Preview Sessions are among the first major activities to resume on campus since the COVID-19 pandemic moved most of the university’s operations online in March 2020.

July 13, 2021

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ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Awarded Second Place for ‘Student-Driven App’

Through a partnership between ITS and ASI, ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay enabled student leaders — regardless of technical abilities — to create and drive content strategy in the official CSUEB mobile application. As a result, the CSUEB Mobile App received the second place award for “Best Student-Driven App†at Modo Labs' "Appademy Awards."

July 7, 2021

Lala

A Life of Activism

ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay graduate, student organizer Lala De La O Cortez looks to continue ethnic studies post graduation

May 17, 2021

College of Science graduate

In Search of the Complex

College of Science graduate discovers passion for machine learning, artificial intelligence

May 13, 2021

Improving Oakland's Downtown

Nonprofit Management graduate using her degree to help revitalize Bay Area neighborhood

May 12, 2021

Marci Bertuzzi

Choosing Victory

Veteran, business owner, single mom, survivor Marci Bertuzzi, eyes penning parenting book post graduation

May 11, 2021

'Nobody Left Behind'

Graduate Victor Castillo dedicates life to helping working Bay Area residents earn degrees

May 10, 2021

Ninth Annual Student Research Symposium Goes Virtual

The 9th annual ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Student Research Symposium will be held virtually on Apr. 16 and the week of Apr. 19-23.

April 16, 2021

Advocating for a Hidden Population

The Renaissance Scholars program provides support and resources for former foster youth.

January 12, 2021

Activism Through Art

In Q& A, student Lauren Daniels shares how her work speaks to justice, equity

January 8, 2021