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Released: 19-Jan-2018 4:00 PM EST
How the CSU Helps Student-Athletes Succeed
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Balancing classes and studying with practices, games and travel can be tough. That’s why campuses offer academic resources and support that serve the particular needs of athletes, helping to ensure they graduate in a timely way.

Released: 19-Jan-2018 2:00 PM EST
Six CSU Campuses Join Partnership to Develop Future 'Green' Entrepreneurs
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

​CSU students with big ideas on how California can preserve its energy, agriculture and water supply need look no further than the BlueTechValley Innovation Cluster to bring their concepts to life.

Released: 18-Jan-2018 5:00 PM EST
Innovation Shines at CSU's 30th Biotech Symposium
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

This year's symposium received 290 abstract submissions, representing research from faculty-led labs at 22 CSU campuses. Projects focused on topics ranging from developing an antiviral for the West Nile virus to targeting enzymes that contribute to Alzheimer's disease or cancer.

Released: 17-Jan-2018 5:00 PM EST
Is Akkermansia the Next Hot Probiotic?
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

A CSU Northridge microbial ecologist and his students are investigating a gut bacteria that may affect weight gain and obesity.

Released: 17-Jan-2018 5:00 AM EST
“Fresno State Is an Important Part of Our Community; It’s Where Our Future Community Leaders Are Being Formed”
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Kim Ruiz Beck knew taking her family’s third-generation business to the next level meant she would need a college degree. The education she obtained at Fresno State allowed her to reconstruct the direction of the multi-million dollar company.

Released: 11-Jan-2018 1:05 PM EST
12,000 Chrysanthemums, 100 Students & a 1,500-Pound Koala: Cal Poly Rose Parade Float Wins Innovation Award
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Learn how students from two CSU campuses worked together to create an award-winning 70th entry in the Rose Parade Tournament of Roses

Released: 10-Jan-2018 2:00 PM EST
CSU Online Programs Get High Marks in 2018 Rankings
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

U.S. News & World Report recognizes CSU’s online programs as some of the top in the nation.

Released: 9-Jan-2018 5:00 AM EST
The Hottest Jobs for 2018, and Beyond
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics spotlights what are likely to be the fastest growing occupations between now and 2026 across the United States.

Released: 8-Jan-2018 9:00 AM EST
CSU Dominguez Hills to Host ‘Organizing Disadvantaged Communities for Success’ Conference
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

State, civic, and higher education leaders from throughout Southern California will come together Jan. 12 at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) for the Organizing Disadvantaged Communities for Success conference, which will focus on state programs that address issues related to energy and poor air and water quality.

Released: 5-Jan-2018 5:00 AM EST
Four Wine Trends to Look for in 2018
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Viticulture and wine industry experts at the CSU share their predictions for one of the state’s biggest industries.

Released: 3-Jan-2018 6:00 AM EST
California State University's Affordable Learning Solutions Encourages Use of Open Educational Resources
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The California State University is committed to seeking new ways to provide equity in access to free learning materials and remove financial barriers to student success as part of the CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025.

Released: 3-Jan-2018 3:00 AM EST
Student Success: Francisco Fernandez
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Just six years ago, Francisco Fernandez immigrated to the U.S. on his own and with very limited fluency in English. Today, the CSU San Marcos biology student has plans of earning a Ph.D. and running his own research lab for underrepresented students.

Released: 5-Dec-2017 5:00 AM EST
The Most Stressful Time of the Year?
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Out-of-town visitors, money worries, shopping, overeating: The holidays bring a host of stressors. CSU health professionals offer good advice for turning down the tension.

Released: 4-Dec-2017 3:00 PM EST
How the California State University Is Helping Underrepresented Students Become Scientists
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

​In 1973, CSUN biology professor MariaElena Zavala, along with a small group of Latinos and Native American scientists, recognized a pressing need in our nation and formed SACNAS – the Society for Advancement of Chicanos & Native Americans in Science. Their goal was clear and straightforward: to increase the numbers of Latinos and Native Americans in the science fields and diversify the nation's scientific workforce.

   
Released: 1-Dec-2017 5:00 AM EST
Do You Know These 5 Ways to Protect Your Credit?
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

As you start your holiday shopping, San Diego State cybersecurity expert Dr. Steven Andrés offers his best advice on safeguarding your money and your identity.

   
Released: 22-Nov-2017 6:00 AM EST
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: As Numbers Diagnosed Grow, So Does Promising Research
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Researchers at Fresno State and CSU Fullerton are among those studying better ways to prevent the most common form of dementia.

Released: 21-Nov-2017 5:00 AM EST
California Governor Signs CSU's Doctor of Nursing Practice Program into Law
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

With Governor Brown's signing of Assembly Bill 422 into law, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) becomes a permanent program offered at CSU campuses.

Released: 17-Nov-2017 2:00 PM EST
CSU Campuses are Top Performers in Sustainable Campus Index
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), a national nonprofit that empowers higher education institutions worldwide to lead the sustainability movement, has included several California State University campuses in its 2017 Sustainable Campus Index.

Released: 17-Nov-2017 6:00 AM EST
STEM on Wheels: Bringing Inspiration, Innovation and Creativity to Students
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

CSU Dominguez Hills’ four new mobile Fab Labs are making science relevant and fun for students of all ages — and delivering unique STEM experiences straight to local classrooms.

   
Released: 15-Nov-2017 3:15 PM EST
CalStateTEACH Named Apple Distinguished School
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The California State University's (CSU) CalStateTEACH program has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2017-2019 for its innovative one-to-one iPad implementation. The program's mobile learning initiative provides access to CalStateTEACH candidates so that they can learn anywhere at any time as the curriculum is delivered on iPads.

Released: 15-Nov-2017 6:00 AM EST
Student Success Supported Through University-Wide Basic Needs Initiative
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

​With student engagement and well-being an operational priority that the California State University is working to improve through its Graduation Initiative 2025 efforts, the CSU has ramped up efforts to address food and housing insecurity among students through a Basic Needs Initiative.

Released: 14-Nov-2017 5:00 AM EST
Veterans' Voices: 'The CSU Gave Me a Path to Success'
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

If you're someone who is "military-connected" -- meaning you're an active service member, a veteran, or a dependent of either -- you should know about the resources the California State University (CSU) offers to these students, all with the goal of making it easier for you to reach your personal and professional goals.

Released: 13-Nov-2017 5:05 PM EST
CSU Students Showcase Visual Arts Talents to Industry Pros
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Visual arts students from across California convened at California State University, Dominguez Hills for a special opportunity to present their work in front of entertainment industry leaders at the 27th annual CSU Media Arts Festival (MAF).

Released: 7-Nov-2017 5:00 AM EST
So You Want to Be a Cybersecurity Expert
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Information security is a white-hot career. Find out how campuses across the CSU are preparing students to fill these in-demand jobs.

   
Released: 6-Nov-2017 5:00 AM EST
How Will the Nor Cal Wildfires Affect California’s Wine Industry?
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Experts at Fresno State and Sonoma State are still assessing the impact of the recent fires. So far, winemakers at both campuses see a healthy picture for the state and wine lovers alike.

   
Released: 3-Nov-2017 5:00 AM EDT
California State University Interns Tackle So Cal's Water Woes
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The California State University’s Water Resources and Policy Initiatives (WRPI) has launched a grant-funded program this fall that gives students hands-on internship experience while helping to solve water problems impacting Southern California.

Released: 27-Oct-2017 5:00 AM EDT
CSUN Professor Wins PEN Literary Award for Fiction
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Martin Pousson won the 2017 PEN Center USA Fiction Award for “Black Sheep Boy,” a series of interwoven stories he says “developed in part because of my teaching at CSUN.”

Released: 26-Oct-2017 2:05 PM EDT
Rankings Recognize CSU Campuses for Social Mobility
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

CSU campuses are frequently recognized as engines of social mobility due to their success in educating diverse students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college.

Released: 26-Oct-2017 12:05 PM EDT
CSU Working to Foster More Great Minds in STEM
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Undergraduate participation in research is a high-impact practice that enhances student learning, engages students in their own success and prepares them for the demands of the future. CSU campuses are providing hands-on and relevant approaches to learning about STEM that not only engage and energize students through real-world problem-solving, but make a difference in communities.

   
Released: 23-Oct-2017 5:00 PM EDT
When Stars Collide: CSUF Researchers Contribute to Space Discovery
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

CSU Fullerton researchers are key players in the groundbreaking observation of the first-ever gravitational wave signals emitted from the collision of two neutron stars.

Released: 20-Oct-2017 3:00 AM EDT
San Diego State’s National Center for the Study of Children’s Literature: What Kids’ Books Say About Culture
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

By looking at the books we create for young people, we can learn a lot about what we value, says center director Dr. Joseph Thomas.

Released: 18-Oct-2017 3:05 PM EDT
Student Success Through Innovation
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Graduation Initiative 2025 is the California State University’s ambitious initiative to increase graduation rates for all CSU students while eliminating opportunity and equity gaps.

Released: 9-Oct-2017 5:05 PM EDT
Rescuing Sex Trafficking Victims
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Children of the Night's president and founder is credited with rescuing more than 10,000 children from prostitution in the U.S.

Released: 6-Oct-2017 5:00 AM EDT
Want To Help A Loved One Coping With Cancer? Stay Positive
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

San Diego State University Professor Dr. Wayne Beach explains how positive, frequent communication by family members can truly help cancer patients.

Released: 5-Oct-2017 5:00 AM EDT
'Project Rebound Gave Me a Way Forward After Prison'
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The 50-year-old program offers those who have been incarcerated the support they need to transition to life on a college campus.

Released: 4-Oct-2017 5:00 AM EDT
Meeting the Needs of Every Student on Every Campus
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Dr. Denise Bevly, a former public health worker and college athlete, is bringing compassion and energy to the CSU’s efforts to prevent hunger and homelessness from derailing students.

Released: 21-Sep-2017 6:00 AM EDT
The CSU's Feria de Educación Paves Path to College
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

​The California State University has partnered with Spanish-language television network Univision once again to bring the ninth annual Feria de Educación, California’s largest Latino education fair, to CSU Northridge, Sacramento State and Fresno State this fall.

Released: 7-Sep-2017 5:05 PM EDT
National Preparedness Month: Do You Know How to Plan for a Disaster?
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Disaster preparedness expert Dr. Frances Edwards, a professor of political science at San José State, offers her best advice on how Californians can prepare for a natural disaster.

Released: 29-Aug-2017 6:00 AM EDT
Deepening Our Understanding of Gifted Children
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

CSU Fullerton psychology professor Dr. Allen Gottfried has spent nearly 40 years researching different types of giftedness and how this trait helps kids develop into successful adults.

Released: 21-Aug-2017 9:00 AM EDT
California Pre-Doctoral Program Propels Diverse Students to Become CSU Faculty
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The California Pre-Doctoral program supports the doctoral aspirations of students in the CSU to increase diversity within the pool of university faculty.

Released: 18-Aug-2017 6:05 PM EDT
4 Ways California State University Grads and Students Are Shaking Up the Coffee Industry
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

From nitrogen-infused coffee to vending machines that sell hot java, these entrepreneurs — all made in the CSU — are disrupting a $40 billion business.

Released: 14-Aug-2017 6:05 PM EDT
Teaching Language and Preparing Students for a Global Workplace
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

In leading the Language Acquisition Resource Center at San Diego State, Dr. Mary Ann Lyman-Hager has made the teaching of language — from French and Spanish to Pashto and Dari — her life’s mission.

Released: 11-Aug-2017 12:05 PM EDT
Man on a Mission: CSU San Bernardino Professor Chosen for Special NASA Mission
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Dr. Richard Addante is five days into a 45-day stay in a simulated space shuttle that will allow researchers to measure the psychological effects of extended isolation in space.

Released: 3-Aug-2017 8:05 PM EDT
CSU Makes Sweeping Changes to Developmental Education Policy
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Policy changes include expanded use of multiple measures for course placement in the first year, the elimination of non-credit bearing prerequisite courses and a revamped Early Start Program that provides students college credit.

Released: 3-Aug-2017 7:05 PM EDT
Want to Graduate Sooner? Find a Great Advisor
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Intensive academic advising may prove to be a game-changer when it comes to helping students stay on track to earning a degree.

Released: 25-Jul-2017 4:05 PM EDT
CSU Joins Effort to Drive Clean Energy Innovation
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The California State University (CSU) has partnered with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) to develop the next generation of clean energy entrepreneurs.

Released: 10-Jul-2017 7:05 PM EDT
NASA's Dr. Ellen Ochoa Talks Space: The Final Frontier
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

This San Diego State alumna was the first Hispanic woman to go to space and the first Hispanic to lead the NASA Johnson Space Center.

   
Released: 26-Jun-2017 3:00 AM EDT
Turning Libraries Into 'The Living Room of the University'
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Gone are the days of the silent, musty stacks. In recent years, university libraries have had to do more to adapt to today’s students and faculty. And yes, that includes allowing coffee on the premises.

Released: 20-Jun-2017 1:05 PM EDT
Composing Dreams
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Ben Rivers, a graduate student in music at California State University, East Bay, isn’t letting Parkinson’s disease get in the way of his dream to become a composer.



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