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THE RIPPLE EFFECT
Graduation day is an exhilarating event. But what happens after the confetti settles? We spoke to CSU alumni to see how a degree impacted their lives post-graduation.
CSU Expands Vaccine Availability with New Partnerships
Many CSU campuses now offer even more options for students and employees to get their COVID-19 shots, thanks to unique partnerships with national pharmacies and local hospitals.
CSU Campus Construction Projects and Practices Lauded for Safety and Sustainability
Annual CSU Facilities Management Conference honored three campuses for sustainable practices and five for safety in construction.
CSU Delegations “Visit” the Nation’s Capital in Support of Students During District Week
Monday, April 5 kicked off a week of virtual visits between California State University leaders and federal legislators for CSU District Week.
On Tour: Chancellor Castro to Visit all 23 CSU Campuses
The CSU’s new leader embarks on a statewide tour to get to know each campus and raise the visibility of the nation’s largest public four-year university.
Serving California: CSU Establishes COVID Vaccination Sites Across the State
Supporting its mission of public service, the CSU is hosting COVID vaccination clinics statewide to help end the pandemic.
2021 CSUPERB Awards Honor the Best in Biological Sciences
Exemplary faculty and students from Cal State Fullerton, CSUN and Sacramento State were honored during the virtual university-wide symposium.
The Faults in Our Earth
CSU geology experts study the active land California inhabits to better understand earthquakes and predict the location and intensity of future temblors.
A Reflection on 2020
As we bid 2020 farewell—perhaps with a sigh of relief—we reflect on the year’s joys and accomplishments despite the challenges.
Big Help for Small Businesses
2020 has been one of the most daunting years for California businesses. But as small business owners continue to push forward through economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, several allies across the state are there to help—many anchored at California State University campuses in the form of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC).
Deeper Learning Through the Pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes our lives in countless ways, innovative CSU faculty have nimbly shifted to provide real-time relevancy in their coursework.
Cultivating Campus Community
For college students everywhere, building a new community of friends and colleagues is every bit as valuable as the learning and career opportunities college provides. But doing so during COVID-19 comes with its own set of unique challenges. How do you create the campus experience when social distancing is the new norm? To combat that loss, staff and student leaders across all CSU campuses have been working to create spaces, largely online, where students can effectively and safely connect and regain that sense of campus life.
CSU Campuses Dominate Top of Social Mobility Index Rankings
The California State University once again received some of the highest possible ratings in CollegeNET’s 2020 “Social Mobility Index” (SMI), which ranks nearly 1,500 colleges and universities in the United States according to their contribution to economic mobility.
Cal State Apply Deadline Extended to December 15
To better serve high school and community college students facing university admissions challenges caused by COVID-19, the California State University (CSU) will extend its fall 2021 priority application deadline to December 15, 2020. Students interested in attending any CSU campus can apply at the university’s application portal, Cal State Apply.
Be the Change
The CSU prepares students to advocate for their communities through public service, volunteering and civic engagement.
California State University Enrollment Reaches All-Time High
The California State University (CSU) enrolled its largest-ever student body for the fall 2020 term, CSU officials announced today. The 23 campuses of the university collectively enrolled 485,549 students, surpassing the previous enrollment high of 484,297 in fall 2017 and more than 3,600 students greater than fall 2019 (481,929).
CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 Leads to Record Highs in Student Achievement
Student achievement throughout the California State University (CSU) as measured by graduation rates has increased to an all-time high under Graduation Initiative 2025.
Fueling the Biotech Pipeline
The CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB) continues to prepare students for California’s growing biotechnology workforce in several disciplines across all 23 campuses.
Creating Critical News Consumers
In times of political and societal turmoil, misinformation abounds. From deepfakes to viral conspiracy theories, how do we trust the media we consume is truthful? Education may be the best defense in creating critical information consumers in today’s “fake news” world.
CSU Helps Bridge the Digital Equity Divide
Discover how the CSU is increasing critical technology access to ensure student success in virtual learning.
Reclaiming Summer Break
For some, summer is a welcome break in the academic cycle. For many CSU students, however, summer is the perfect time for career-enhancing internships, life-enhancing service opportunities or knowledge-expanding research projects. While this summer posed some COVID-19-related challenges, CSU students still found ways to reclaim summer break as an opportunity to learn and serve.
Meet some of the CSU students who used their summer to better themselves, their communities and their state.
Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s Affirm CSU Bond Ratings Despite Higher Education Outlook
Thanks to prudent financial management, liquidity and strong demand for a California State University education, the CSU’s systemwide bond ratings are stable.
CSU Receives Grant to Continue Residency Scholarship for Teachers in High-Need California Schools
The California State University (CSU) received a $500,000 grant to continue its CSU Residency Year Service Scholarship Program. The scholarships will help to lessen student debt for aspiring teachers during these economically challenging times, aiding in the completion of their academic programs and improving new teacher retention. The CSU’s teacher preparation program is the largest in the state and among the largest in the nation, producing more than half of California’s new teachers.
Hallowed Halls
Part of the CSU’s mission is “to advance and extend knowledge, learning and culture, especially throughout California.” And, as a statewide institution, its campus museums, galleries and library collections have a unique ability to fulfill this mission by both preserving the state’s shared legacy and introducing the community to cultures, history and people from around the world.
Take a look at how a few of the CSU’s varied cultural institutions are doing that.
CSU Faculty Continue to Enhance Virtual Instruction
On May 12, 2020, California State University Chancellor Timothy P. White shared information that would shape higher education across the state: To safeguard the health and safety of the CSU’s 482,000 students, 53,000 employees and countless visitors, the great majority of instruction would be delivered virtually for the fall 2020 term. In preparation for vibrant virtual fall learning, faculty across the CSU’s 23 campuses are engaging in a variety of professional development programs to strengthen their online instruction skills and build a community of fellow faculty learners.
CSU-trained Journalists: Vital to California
California citizens need reputable news and trusted information today more than ever, and the CSU is preparing the future workforce of truth-seeking journalists.
Earth Day 2020: The Human Element
Fifty years ago, San José State University alumnus and Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson established the first Earth Day, which took place across the country on April 22. But what does Earth Day 2020 look like in the midst of a global pandemic? We asked Steve LaDochy, Ph.D., professor of geosciences and environment at Cal State LA, an expert in air pollution and climate, to reflect on the ways in which our human impact has become even more clear in recent weeks, and how it could inform our future actions.
Learning Everywhere: Open Educational Resources in the COVID-19 Era
In these challenging times, the California State University continues to develop ways to reduce students’ expenses while maintaining a high-quality education. The CSU’s Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) is an innovative program that enables faculty to choose and provide more affordable (and even free) quality educational content for students across the 23 CSU campuses.
Inclusive Support on the Road to Success
Learn how CSU programs for students of color are easing the transition to college life and supporting academic success.
Student Voters’ Choice: Increasing Access for Civic Engagement
College students across California will have greater access to a vital civic duty, thanks to the placement of multi-day voting centers on campuses in participating counties.
CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White Appointed Co-Chair of National Task Force on Transfer of Credit
California State University (CSU) Chancellor Timothy P. White has been appointed as a co-chair of a national task force that will focus on improving transfer and award of credit practices to spur student success and reduce the time to graduate. Additionally, California State University, Northridge President Dianne F. Harrison will serve as a member of the group.
Working Together to Close the Equity Gap
Faculty and staff across the California State University are working together to narrow the academic equity gap with help from an innovative professional development program.
CSU Faculty, Staff Honored for Extraordinary Dedication to Student Success
Annual Wang Family Excellence Awards highlight remarkable contributions in teaching, scholarship and service to the California State University.
3 Reasons to Celebrate the CSU
With 23 campuses serving more than 482,000 students across the state, the California State University has the power to transform lives with higher education. And the 3.8 million alumni who are driving the world’s fifth largest economy are a testament to that. Read on for more reasons to celebrate the CSU.
BYE-BYE, BEACHES
Those beaches, as we know them today at least, almost certainly will not last. By the end of the 21st century, more than $150 billion in property along our coast could be under water. That’s because the level of the sea is rising at an alarming rate, putting these areas at risk for devastating floods.
Limitless Potential: The Power of a Growth Mindset in College
Sometimes an obstacle to a student’s success can start within their own mind—how they perceive their skills in a challenging subject, such as mathematics. Educators have discovered that fostering a growth mindset—or an attitude of facing challenges, knowing that abilities can be grown and improved—is a strategy that can help students overcome these obstacles. Learn how innovative faculty across the CSU are incorporating the concept of growth mindset into their instruction and improving student success.