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  1. August 20, 2024

    This message was sent Aug. 20, 2024, to Cal State Monterey Bay students, faculty, and staff by President Vanya Quiñones and Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Ben Corpus

  2. May 29, 2024

    The Marina Coast Water District is committed to supplying water that meets or surpasses all State and Federal drinking water standards. We are proud to present annual summaries of our most recent water quality testing results, including details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to drinking water standards. We encourage you to read the reports and to save them for future reference.

  3. Chancellor Mildred Garcia
    July 12, 2023

    The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed Mildred García to serve as the 11th chancellor of the California State University.

  4. Sign warning of campus restrictions
    June 14, 2023

    In the recently released 2023 College and University Smoke and Tobacco-Free Policy Report Card, CSU Monterey Bay is among 31% of California colleges and universities to receive an A+ rating for their efforts to curb the use of tobacco, tobacco products and e-cigarettes.

  5. A coyote peering over a curb at a road near campus.
    February 21, 2023

    Campus administrators and police officials are asking anyone who comes in close contact with wildlife to keep a safe distance and engage in practices that don’t foster harmful behaviors in the animals.

  6. December 13, 2022

    ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Facilities Management has announced that work by Marina Coast Water District will require water outages in some buildings on campus during Winter Break.

  7. Construction sign
    May 17, 2022

    The Marina Coast Water District will be performing four valve replacements on May 25 and June 2. Some buildings will experience water outages during this time.

  8. Photo: The California State University logo superimposed on an image of a building
    February 18, 2022

    On Feb. 17, Chancellor Joseph I. Castro notified the Board of Trustees of the CSU of his resignation as Chancellor, effective immediately. The Board of Trustees accepted his resignation and intend to conduct a comprehensive systemwide Title IX assessment.

  9. Kim Barber
    July 14, 2021

    CSU Monterey Bay’s new podcast series “Discover Monterey Bay” will post two more episodes this month about how the Office of Admissions has expanded accessibility and the level of service to prospective students, and the spectacular new Otter Student Union building.

  10. President Eduardo M. Ochoa
    July 1, 2021

    Across the country, around California, and here in Monterey County, the outlook for pandemic recovery is good. Active cases are down, and vaccination rates are up – the recipe for quickly bringing us back to campus.

  11. June 24, 2021

    The Marina Coast Water District is committed to supplying water that meets or surpasses all State and Federal drinking water standards. We are proud to present annual summaries of our most recent water quality testing results, including details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to drinking water standards. We encourage you to read the reports and to save them for future reference.

  12. May 16, 2021

    Munitions cleanup activities will begin in the northern portion of the Fort Ord National Monument in June 2017. The U.S. Army is hosting a public kickoff meeting on May 23, 2017 to share information about the cleanup and provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions.

  13. May 16, 2021

    (Contributed) MONTEREY, Calif – On July 3, 2017 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will gather 150 immigrants at California State University Monterey Bay. USCIS San Jose Field Office Director James Wyrough will administer the oath of allegiance. The soon-to-be U.S. citizens come from 19 nations. The most-represented of those is Mexico with 111 people.

  14. May 15, 2021

    A prescribed burn is planned for Thursday, October 5, 2017 in the northernportion of the Fort Ord National Monument, also known as BLM Area B, on the former Fort Ord, if weather conditions permit. Helicopters and other equipment have begun to mobilize to Fort Ord. A burn may be conducted at Unit B in the northern portion of the Fort Ord National Monument on Thursday, October 5th if appropriate weather conditions are present.

  15. May 10, 2021

    This statement by Eduardo M. Ochoa, President ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø, was sent to all students, faculty and staff on Nov. 6, 2020

  16. Diving students take full advantage of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø's proximity to Monterey Bay. The university is one of the few in the country that offers a scientific research diving program.
    May 9, 2021

    CSU Monterey Bay provides over 7,000 students an extraordinary opportunity to learn on a residential campus just one mile from the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay. The university offers 25 unique and sought-after degree programs in six colleges.

  17. April 20, 2021

    I am reaching out to you on the day that the jury in the George Floyd murder case rendered its verdict of guilty on all counts. This outcome may provide some measure of comfort to Mr. Floyd’s family and raises some hope that our country may be able to make progress toward racial justice and equity after so much pain and anguish in our African-American community.

  18. The main art gallery in CAHSS's new Building 504
    March 4, 2021

    CSU Monterey Bay provides over 7,000 students an extraordinary opportunity to learn on a residential campus just one mile from the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay. The university offers 25 unique and sought-after degree programs in six colleges.

  19. President Eduardo M. Ochoa at last year's Employee Appreciation breakfast
    February 5, 2021

    In the past, the annual Employee Appreciation breakfast has taken place in the University Ballroom, with a buffet breakfast spread ready for the early morning influx of faculty and staff members. It’s been the venue where President Ochoa presents the President’s Medal to one faculty, one staff and one MPP for exemplary service.

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    February 4, 2021

    ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø is overwhelmed and grateful to the community for their generous donations, exceeding our fundraising goals. The university launched the first-ever comprehensive campaign in July 2015 and the public phase of the Vision 2020 campaign last May with a stretch goal of reaching $100 million in donations. The campaign concluded on Dec. 31, 2020, achieving $100,822,500 in philanthropic commitments.

  21. ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø students on the beach 1 mile from campus
    December 22, 2020

    While COVID-19 continues to spread distress across the country, and California is experiencing another surge of positive cases, the tide is also changing in the course of the pandemic.

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    December 14, 2020

    Just a few years after its founding in 1994, CSU Monterey Bay began a holiday tradition of partnering with non-profit organizations in the community and donating gifts to families in need. The coronavirus pandemic threatened to derail the beloved tradition this year, but the spirit of giving prevailed.

  23. September 11, 2020

    Wednesday, Sept. 9, was a rich day at California State University, Monterey Bay for advancing racial understanding and democratic participation. That's because there was a convergence of three virtual events throughout the day that, together, formed a nearly spontaneous extracurricular seminar of social and political consciousness.

  24. Kids from Girl Scout Troop 32096, some of whom have family who are firefighters, made roadside signs thanking those fighting the fires.
    September 4, 2020

    On August 16, a lightning storm ignited a wildfire southeast of Salinas, in Pine Canyon, near Mount Toro and River Road—the road that would give it the namesake River Fire. It grew to 2,000 acres that first day.

  25. June 3, 2020

    The Koret Foundation, a Jewish philanthropic organization based in San Francisco, has donated $1.63 million to CSU Monterey Bay. The funds will be distributed over five years to be used for: supporting students to complete their college studies in four years, providing impactful research opportunities for first-generation scholars, and preparing young people for community and national leadership roles, a news release said.

  26. May 31, 2020

    This message was sent on May 31, 2020 to all students, faculty, and staff by ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø President Eduardo M. Ochoa.

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    May 12, 2020

    Longtime Monterey Peninsula resident, Robert Darwin, has committed to a legacy gift for student scholarships to California State University, Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø). The largest gift in the history of the 25-year-old university, Darwin’s generosity will provide necessary scholarships for talented and gifted students from low-income and impoverished families with the greatest financial need.

  28. April 6, 2020

    I praise the ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø community for the flexibility they have shown during this challenging time. I am proud of all of them for the great work that they are doing and the spirit in which they have tackled all the challenges we face. View the video message from President Ochoa.

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    December 7, 2019

    The holiday season and dawn of a new year is a time for reflection and gratitude. Now is an opportunity to celebrate the successes of our students, the advancement of knowledge and commitment to teaching by our faculty, and the dedication of our staff.

  30. November 6, 2019

    SEASIDE, Ca., November 6, 2019 – California State University Monterey Bay’s (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) Salinas Center for Arts and Culture launched the “ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Honors Veterans” exhibition today at ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø at Salinas City Center with a grand opening event from 6-8 p.m.

  31. September 11, 2019

    SEASIDE, Ca., Sept. 11, 2019 -- CSU campuses ranked among the top universities for social mobility, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings for 2020. A new addition to the annual rankings, the Top Performers on Social Mobility category compares how well universities and colleges do in graduating Pell Grant-eligible students.

  32. August 9, 2019

    SEASIDE, Calif., August 9, 2019 – California State University Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) hosted the 6th annual summer research symposium at the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  33. July 16, 2019

    SEASIDE, Calif., July 16, 2019 -- The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) has reaffirmed California State University, Monterey Bay's (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) accreditation for a full 10 years, which is the longest achievable period of accreditation.

  34. June 8, 2019

    SEASIDE, Ca., June 8, 2019 – California State University, Monterey Bay’s (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) Salinas Center for Arts and Culture hosted the MY Town Pop-up Children’s Museum with a kickoff First Friday event on June 7, 2019 at ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø @ Salinas City Center.

  35. April 24, 2019

    SEASIDE, Calif., April 24, 2019 – California State University, Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) President Eduardo M. Ochoa will host author and visionary Trebor Scholz to discuss his book Uberworked and Underpaid: How Workers Are Disrupting the Digital Economy at ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø’s World Theater on Monday, April 29, 2019 from 5-6:30 p.m.

  36. March 6, 2019

    SEASIDE, Ca., March 6, 2019 – California State University, Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) will host the 17th Ethics and Responsible Business Forum Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 3-5 p.m. at ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø’s University Center. The Ethics and Responsible Business Forum is designed for students, professionals and community members to discuss and debate the ethical dilemmas associated with contemporary developments in society.

  37. October 23, 2018

    SEASIDE, Ca., Oct. 23, 2018 – California State University, Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) will host a nonpartisan Ocean Candidates Forum at the ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Theater Thursday, Oct. 25 from 7-9 p.m. The forum, moderated by Calif. Secretary of Natural Resources John Laird, will feature candidates for Calif. State Controller, U.S. House of Representatives District 20 and State Assembly District 29.

  38. September 28, 2018

    SEASIDE, Ca., September 28, 2018 – California State University, Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) has partnered with the San Francisco based smart mobility company, Lime, to bring dock free electric scooters to campus. Lime representatives held a pop-up demonstration at ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Friday, September 28, 2018 to introduce the electric scooters and give demonstrations.

  39. August 27, 2018

    SEASIDE, Calif., August 27, 2018 – California State University Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) was recognized today by Sierra magazine, the national magazine of the Sierra Club, who released its twelfth annual “Cool Schools” ranking of North America’s greenest colleges and universities.

  40. August 15, 2018

    SEASIDE Calif., August 15, 2018 – The 5th annual summer research symposium, which celebrated summer research conducted at numerous institutions around the Monterey Bay, was held at the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library on Friday, August 10. The symposium included student research presentations from ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC), Monterey Bay Regional Ocean Sciences Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program and the Naval Postgraduate School...

  41. August 10, 2018

    SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. August 10, 2018 — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) announced that the eighth annual Architecture at Zero competition for zero net energy (ZNE) building designs will be held at California State University, Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) in 2019.

  42. August 3, 2018

    SEASIDE, Ca., August 3, 2018 – California State University, Monterey Bay’s (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) Master of Science Physician Assistant (MSPA) program has been granted Accreditation-Provisional status by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for The Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA). The MSPA program, which is approved for a class size of up to 33 students for the first three years, was also granted final approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission as of July 25, 2018, officially

  43. April 16, 2018

    SEASIDE, Ca., April 16, 2018 – California State University, Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) officially broke ground on construction of the new Otter Student Union April 16, 2018. The Otter Student Union, expected to open in spring of 2020, continues to fulfill ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø’s campus vision for growth in our Comprehensive Master Plan.

  44. November 6, 2017

    California State University, Monterey Bay’s (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (IIED) hosted the 6th annual Startup Hackathon weekend featuring more than 100 students from Monterey Peninsula College, Cabrillo College, Hartnell and ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Nov. 3-5, 2017.

  45. November 6, 2017

    SEASIDE, Ca., November 6, 2017 – California State University, Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) officially breaks ground on the construction of Academic III at 11 a.m. today in a ceremony at the site of the new building. Academic III is slated to open in Fall of 2019 and continues to fulfill the ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø campus vision for growth in our Comprehensive Master Plan.

  46. October 27, 2017

    SEASIDE, Ca., Oct. 27, 2017 – California State University Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) recently celebrated 20 years of annual giving from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation (MPF), amounting to a total of $7.6 million over 20 years. Over two decades of consecutive giving, including 49 total grants, MPF’s impact has been felt across campus from academic programs, to campus infrastructure to launching the ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø men’s and women’s golf teams in 1999.

  47. October 23, 2017

    SEASIDE, Ca., Oct. 23, 2017 – The ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Salinas Center for Arts and Culture, a new community-based arts center, will hold a grand opening Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø at Salinas City Center. The grand opening will be held in concert with a series of events to include El Dia de Los Muertos celebrations which are co-curated by ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø's Visual and Public Art Department and Jose Ortiz, Hijos del sol, the National Steinbeck Center and Hartnell College.

  48. October 19, 2017

    SEASIDE, Ca., Oct. 19, 2017 – ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø and Hartnell College will host aspiring behavioral health professionals at a day-long symposium at ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø’s University Center on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The symposium, hosted by ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø’s Master of Social Work program, is titled Ensuring Community Wellness: A Behavioral Health Care Career Symposium and Resource Fair and will promote integrated primary and behavioral health career professions.

  49. September 21, 2017

    (Sep. 21, 2017) – Beginning October 1, all 23 California State University (CSU) campuses will accept applications for admission to the fall 2018 term. Students interested in attending the CSU can apply online at the university’s new application portal: Cal State Apply. The priority application period will close on November 30, 2017. You may also visit ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø admissions for more information.

  50. September 1, 2017

    In accordance with the California State University Chancellor's Office Executive Order 1108, ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø is 100% Smoke Free and Tobacco Free effective September 1, 2017. Please see the ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø campus compliance guidelines for ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø-specific compliance information.

  51. August 22, 2017

    California State University Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) was recognized today by Sierra magazine, the national magazine of the Sierra Club, who released its eleventh annual “Cool Schools” ranking of North America’s greenest colleges and universities.

  52. August 10, 2017

    SEASIDE, Calif., August 10, 2017 – California State University Monterey Bay (ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø) and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) will co-host the 4th annual summer research symposium at the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The symposium will include student research presentations from ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC), Monterey Bay Regional Ocean Sciences Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), the NPS Interns

  53. July 26, 2017

    SEASIDE, Calif., July 26, 2017 – Thousands of teachers will gather across California on July 28 for the third annual Better Together: California Teachers Summit, a free statewide day of learning and networking that is open to all California pre-K-12 teachers, teacher candidates and school administrators. As one of 35 locations across the state, ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø will host local teachers at the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday July 28, 2017.

  54. AED's are within walking distance of any location on campus.
    September 1, 2016

    The ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Emergency Management Health and Safety division of the University Police Department now provides more than 70 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units across campus, nearly one in every building. With an AED located within walking distance from any location on campus, students and employees are encouraged to complete a free AED/CPR training to become certified in AED and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) use.

  55. January 1, 2016

    Cal State Monterey Bay experienced a year of transformative change and growth.