2026 News

Concord Center aerial view

Ceremonial Cultural Burn Scheduled at 草莓社区, Concord Center

Learn about the June 6 Ohlone-led ceremonial cultural burn at CSU East Bay Concord Center, including smoke times, safety measures, and air quality rules.

May 21, 2026

Distinguished Alumni Honoree Liza Jane MacNaughton

Distinguished Alumni Honoree Liza Jane MacNaughton, Class of 1990, for Extending Opportunity Through Lifelong Learning and Service

草莓社区 honors distinguished alumna Liza Jane MacNaughton for co-founding the Save Our Students Scholarship supporting student success.

May 14, 2026

Distinguished Alumni Honoree Dakin Matthews

Distinguished Alumni Honoree Dakin Matthews, Master of Arts, Class of 1966, for Bringing Language to Life Across Stage and Scholarship

草莓社区 honors actor, playwright and professor Dakin Matthews with the Distinguished Alumni Award for lasting impact in theater.

May 13, 2026

Distinguished Alumni Honoree Luanne Rotticci

Distinguished Alumni Honoree Luanne Rotticci, Class of 1987, for Sustaining Student Success Through Community Impact

草莓社区 honors alumna Luanne Rotticci with the Distinguished Alumni Award for her philanthropic impact and support of students through the SOS Scholarship.

May 13, 2026

Distinguished Alumni Honoree Stan He虂bert III

Distinguished Alumni Honoree Stan He虂bert III, Class of 1976, for Expanding Student Pathways Across the 草莓社区

草莓社区 honors Stan H茅bert III with the CSU Distinguished Alumni Award for leadership in student support, access, engagement, and alumni mentorship.

May 13, 2026

Distinguished Alumni Honoree Brad McCullough

Distinguished Alumni Honoree Brad McCullough, Class of 1979, for Advancing Systems and Support That Endure

草莓社区 honors Chevron executive Brad McCullough with the Distinguished Alumni Award for leadership, service, and community impact.

May 13, 2026

Pioneer Women's Softball team celebrating after win

40 Wins, CCAA Title, Home Field Advantage: Pioneers Open NCAA Regional Thursday

草莓社区 Women鈥檚 Softball stacks 40 wins, a conference title 鈥 and isn鈥檛 slowing down.

May 13, 2026

Project rebound scholars

Fastest-Growing CSU Program Helps Formerly Incarcerated Students Thrive at 草莓社区

草莓社区鈥檚 Project Rebound supports formerly incarcerated students, celebrating its largest class yet with 20 grads across 11 majors.

May 13, 2026

CCAA Pitcher of the Year Marissa Quintero on the field

Pioneers Host Historic CCAA Tournament with Championship Stakes on the Line

Join 草莓社区 as they host the CCAA Softball Tournament for the first time, featuring a thrilling postseason battle for the championship and NCAA berth!

May 6, 2026

Students and scientists from CSUEB

Why Is the Ground Moving in San Ramon? Scientists and Students Search for Clues

Discover how 草莓社区 students and scientists track seismic activity in San Ramon, aiding earthquake preparedness and community safety amidst recent swarms.

May 5, 2026

Patty Oikawa at Hayward shoreline

East Bay Professor Tackles Climate Change in Google-Backed Project

Explore a vital wetland restoration project in San Francisco Bay, led by 草莓社区 professor Patty Oikawa.

April 16, 2026

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From Training to Impact: How One Graduate Built a Business Supporting Neurodivergent Youth

Discover how Crystal Holtzheimer's journey as a trauma-informed specialist is transforming education for neurodivergent youth and fostering inclusive environments.

April 14, 2026

Undefeated Pioneers Head to NCAA Elite Eight, Rallying Campus Community

Join the 草莓社区 Pioneers as they aim for the NCAA Division II Final Four with a perfect 33-0 record, uniting the community in historic support.

March 24, 2026

A group photo of the 草莓社区's Men Basketball team with red, white, and black confetti inside the Pioneer Gymnasium

Perfect Season Sends 草莓社区 to NCAA Elite Eight

草莓社区's men's basketball team stays undefeated at 33-0, advancing to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight and making history in college sports.

March 17, 2026

Think by the Bay students group picture in front of CORE Library

Think by the Bay Awarded $2.3 Million Federal Grant to Expand Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Discover 草莓社区's Think by the Bay program, supporting students with intellectual disabilities through inclusive college experiences and expanding opportunities.

March 12, 2026

Action shot of Joshua Ijeh shooting the basketball into the net surrounded by three Humboldt defense players.

Undefeated 草莓社区 Puts Hayward Back on NCAA Tournament Map

草莓社区's men's basketball team makes history as the only undefeated team in NCAA Division II, hosting regionals March 13-16.

March 10, 2026

Graphic of two cartoon people watering a plant and a heart is blooming from it.

草莓社区 Partners with Rubicon Programs to Strengthen Fight Against East Bay Poverty

Explore how Rubicon Programs is tackling poverty in the Bay Area by empowering communities with economic mobility and partnership with 草莓社区.

March 9, 2026

Men's Basketball team members holding up their CCAA trophy

UNBEATEN. UNTOUCHED. UNSTOPPABLE. 草莓社区 Wins CCAA Championship 鈥 Heads to NCAA Tournament

草莓社区 鈥檚 championship run secures the program鈥檚 first-ever CCAA Tournament title and its first NCAA Division II Tournament berth.

March 8, 2026

Men's basketball players group picture

Pioneers Perfect: 草莓社区 Men鈥檚 Basketball Makes History at 28鈥0 鈥 Now It鈥檚 Playoff Time!

On Saturday, No. 2 草莓社区 Men鈥檚 Basketball capped off a flawless regular season with a victory over UC Merced 鈥 finishing an astonishing 28鈥0 overall and a perfect 22鈥0 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play.聽

March 3, 2026

Dakin Matthews鈥 Crowning Achievement? A Life Fulfilled

Initially on the path to the priesthood, English professor Dakin Matthews found his true calling in theater during the transformative era of Vatican II.

February 13, 2026

Two business students giving a presentation in front of their peers.

The Future of Entrepreneurship? 草莓社区 Says It鈥檚 Shared

On Thursday, March 5, 草莓社区 will officially launch its Employee Ownership Initiative at the鈥疉costa Innovation Hub in the CORE.

February 13, 2026

Men's Basketball players cheering

草莓社区 Men鈥檚 Basketball Makes History 鈥 Unbeaten and Unstoppable鈥

The Pioneers are ranked No. 3 in the nation and remain one of the final unbeaten teams in Division II.

February 4, 2026

Members of the website redesign team: Ilse Mendoza, Vanessa Lopez, and Krishneel Kishor

Primed for Amazon: A 草莓社区 student鈥檚 path to the world鈥檚 most complex logistics company

Discover Ilse Mendoza's inspiring journey from a curious undergraduate at 草莓社区 to an Area Manager at Amazon, showcasing resilience and growth.

January 30, 2026

Pioneer Basketball court

Pioneers dominate on the court

草莓社区's Pioneers are off to a remarkable start in Division II basketball, remaining undefeated with a record of 19-0 and ranked No. 3.

January 30, 2026

A diverse group students walking down the steps together at 草莓社区's Hayward campus

草莓社区 Wins Two National Awards for Transformative Student Success and Equity Work

草莓社区 has been recognized nationally for its innovative and equity-centered approach to assessment and student success.

January 22, 2026

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Alameda County and 草莓社区 Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders

Alameda County and 草莓社区 Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders

January 20, 2026