The CSU’s high-quality nursing programs educate the next generation of health care professionals to serve communities across the state and nation.
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Cal State Fullerton Elevates Support and Resources to Help Black Students Thrive
As Cal State Fullerton’s inaugural executive director for Black Student Academic Success, Patience D. Bryant’s role is to ensure Black students have appropriate resources and support from the moment they start classes at the university until they graduate.
CSU Engages Faith-Based Partners for Super Sunday Outreach in February and Beyond
Annual statewide events seek to inspire a college-going culture among African American youth.
What is Social Mobility Anyway?
Learn how higher education is a primary driver of improved socioeconomic status.
CSU Scores High for Social Mobility in College Rankings
The California State University once again earned top marks for empowering students and promoting upward mobility in this year’s rankings.
Celebrating Latinx Culture and Academic Excellence
The CSU is committed to being a leader in elevating the education and lives of students within the Latinx community.
Is College Worth It? Three Reasons Why the CSU Isn’t Something to Sleep On
With more than 4,000 degree programs, the California State University offers abundant opportunities to discover your life’s purpose, learn a new skill or move up in your career.
Valor in the Community
Members of California State University Police Departments are commended for heroism and lifesaving efforts.
New CSU Transfer Planner Allows Eligible Students to Enroll in CSU’s Dual Admission Program
Online portal connects community college students to CSU campus of choice for early support on their transfer journey.
CSU CREATE Awards Support Faculty in Advancing Student Success
Seven equity-minded faculty team proposals were selected to receive funding for the 2023-24 academic year.
CSU Report Calls for Bold Actions to Improve Black Student Success and Elevate Black Excellence
The California State University today released a plan designed to both elevate Black excellence and address the continuing decline in Black student enrollment, retention and graduation rates across the 23 CSU universities.
CSU Students Impress at Systemwide Research Competition
Student researchers from across the CSU presented their work at the 37th Annual CSU Student Research Competition, hosted by San Diego State University.
Meet the First Asian American Chair of the CSU Board of Trustees
The university’s first Asian American woman to serve as chair of the CSU Board of Trustees shares stories and lessons from her leadership journey.
How CSU Serves Its APIDA Student Community
The CSU recognizes Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month.
Caring for Californians: See How CSU Plans to Expand Social Worker Pipeline with State Grants
Eleven California State Universities were recently awarded a combined $35 million to increase the state’s supply of staff trained to provide behavioral health care.
The CSU’s Path to Carbon Neutrality
Determined to combat climate change and promote sustainability, the CSU progresses toward the goal of being carbon neutral by 2045.
CSU Expands Access to a College Degree with New Transfer Success Pathway
Comprehensive dual admission program will create a more efficient and accessible way for students to transfer to the CSU.
Women at the Helm: Reflections from CSU’s Women University Leaders
Celebrating Women’s History Month and a significant moment in university history.
CSU Set to Offer Early Childhood Teaching Credential
In light of California legislation passed in 2021 requiring any school district operating a kindergarten to also provide a transitional kindergarten (TK) program for all four-year-olds, the CSU is excited to offer aspiring and current teachers the opportunity to earn the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential at participating CSU campuses starting in the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Great Outdoor Classroom
Whitewater rafting down a river, trekking through the jungle, spotting wildlife in its natural habitat. While field studies courses offer students these kinds of adventurous experiences, they also give students a taste of life working in the field and hands-on learning that ensures they are job-ready for a career in research.
How CSU Empowers Women in STEM
UN Women has declared the theme for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023 “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equity” to celebrate women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education.
The World of Robots
Follow the career journeys of CSU alumni working in the robotics field.
College Rankings that Matter: 5 You May Have Missed
Take a look at these rankings from 2022 that highlight the incredible value and uniqueness of a CSU education.
ACTION FOR EQUITY: CSU Implements Equitable Learning Practices
The CSU is exploring ways to shift classroom culture, offering professional development for instructors and addressing course structures to promote equitable learning practices and reduce DFW rates.
CSU Continues to Provide the Most Affordable Higher Education in the Nation
Once again, data from the annual student fee report demonstrates that the California State University’s annual undergraduate and graduate resident tuition and fees are lower than those of peer comparison institutions across the country.
Educating California’s Workforce
The CSU works with industry partners to help employees advance their careers and foster a more educated workforce for California’s economy.
CSU Faculty and Staff Honored for Dedication to Student Success
The California State University (CSU) will honor four faculty and one staff member with the esteemed Wang Family Excellence Award for their unwavering commitment to student achievement and advancing the CSU mission through excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.
How the CSU is Prioritizing Students’ Needs
As a national leader in studying the prevalence of food and housing insecurity for college students, the California State University (CSU) understands the significant role basic needs play in student success. With 23 universities and nearly 460,000 students, the CSU engages in a number of systemwide efforts and community and university partnerships throughout California to maximize the support services available to its students.
CSUN’s Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Awards Grants for Statewide Impact
As part of its first initiative, the Global Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Equity Innovation Hub (EIH) at California State University, Northridge recently awarded the first round of CSU HSI Community Grants. Nearly $2 million will be awarded to 17 finalists to support their efforts to inspire the next generation of creators and innovators to pursue high-demand careers in STEM and the creative and tech industries.
CSU Among the Top in Social Mobility Across the Nation
Multiple California State University campuses have again placed among the nation’s top performers in economic mobility in CollegeNET’s 2022 “Social Mobility index” (SMI), showcasing the unparalleled value of a CSU degree in elevating the economic trajectory of alumni and their families.
Action for Equity: Expanding Credit Opportunities
Action for Equity: Expanding Credit Opportunities
California State University, Los Angeles Presidential Search Committee to Hold Open Forum
California State University, Los Angeles Presidential Search Committee to Hold Open Forum
Preparing the Next Cyber Defenders
As a national leader in cybersecurity education, the California State University is helping close this workforce gap by accelerating its graduates into a broad range of cyber careers.
CSU Application Period for Fall 2023 Opens October 1
All 23 California State Universities (CSU) will start accepting applications for admission to the fall 2023 term on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Students can apply for admission to any CSU through the Cal State Apply systemwide portal at calstate.edu/apply. The priority application period closes on November 30, 2022.
Where Are They Now?
Join us as we track down CSU alumni who went from promising to prosperous.
Ed Clark Appointed CSU Chief Information Officer
The California State University (CSU) has appointed Ed Clark, Ed.D., to serve as Chief Information Officer. Dr. Clark currently serves as the Vice President for Innovation and Technology Services, CIO and Chief Digital Officer at the University of St. Thomas, the largest private college in Minnesota.
Chancellor Koester: Aligning the CSU’s Mission and Actions
Learn more about Dr. Jolene Koester and her goals for the California State University during this transformational time.
What is a Polytechnic University?
“The polytechnic designation defines what we’ve been doing here in Humboldt for years for prospective students, their families and for employers.”
–Jenn Capps, Ph.D., Cal Poly Humboldt Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Action for Equity: Digital Degree Planners
How CSU digital degree planners enable underserved students to confidently map out their path to graduation.
The Future is Flexible
Dedicated CSU faculty and staff continue to employ flexible pedagogy and leverage technology to support more equitable learning, both online and in person.
CSU Student Success Analytics Certificate Program Now Open for National Fall Enrollment
Higher education professional development program shifts to semi-annual schedule due to unprecedented demand.
Supporting Student Veterans
The CSU’s commitment to student success extends to all students, especially those who serve or have served our country. Approximately 7,500 servicemembers and veterans are currently enrolled at the CSU, and more than 11,000 dependents of servicemembers and veterans.
Expanding Reach of Social Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
CSU social scientists receive grant from National Science Foundation to build and broaden research and opportunities among minority-serving institutions.
Chancellor Castro: Lessons from Pandemic Illuminate a Bold Yet Compassionate Path Forward for CSU
In his first “State of the CSU” address, Chancellor Joseph I. Castro explores how the lessons of the past 18 months have issued a calling for the CSU to be an even more vital and equitable institution.
California’s Lawmakers Celebrate the CSU’s Distinguished ‘Class of 4 Million’ Alumni
The California State Assembly and Senate each passed a resolution to honor the CSU’s milestone of 4 million living alumni and its essential impact on the state.
CSU to Launch Global Hispanic Serving Institution Equity Innovation Hub
Partnership with Apple and state of California will lead to
new and additional educational pathways for students in STEM
CSU Statement on FDA’s Full Approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro released the following statement on the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine.
Preparing for the Fires
Learn how campuses across the CSU continue to lead efforts in wildfire research, management and workforce preparation across multiple disciplines.
CSU Campuses Join COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
The CSU pledges to be a Vaccine Champion University as part of new White House effort aimed at increasing vaccinations for younger Americans.
Great Minds, Big Ideas
As the CSU shapes the bright minds of our future, those minds are already working to lead California, the nation and the world to a better tomorrow. The 35th Annual CSU Student Research Competition, hosted by California State Polytechnic University, Pomona April 30-May 1, 2021, showcased student researchers from across the university who are finding solutions to the world’s challenges. Here are just a few of the competition’s winners.