2026 News
Perfect Season Sends ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø to NCAA Elite Eight
²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø'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 Awarded $2.3 Million Federal Grant to Expand Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Discover ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø's Think by the Bay program, supporting students with intellectual disabilities through inclusive college experiences and expanding opportunities.
March 12, 2026
Undefeated ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Puts Hayward Back on NCAA Tournament Map
²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø's men's basketball team makes history as the only undefeated team in NCAA Division II, hosting regionals March 13-16.
March 10, 2026
²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø.
March 9, 2026
UNBEATEN. UNTOUCHED. UNSTOPPABLE. ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Wins CCAA Championship — Heads to NCAA Tournament
²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø ’s championship run secures the program’s first-ever CCAA Tournament title and its first NCAA Division II Tournament berth.
March 8, 2026
Pioneers Perfect: ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Men’s Basketball Makes History at 28–0 — Now It’s Playoff Time!
On Saturday, No. 2 ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Men’s Basketball capped off a flawless regular season with a victory over UC Merced — finishing an astonishing 28–0 overall and a perfect 22–0 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play.Â
March 3, 2026
Dakin Matthews’ 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
The Future of Entrepreneurship? ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Says It’s Shared
On Thursday, March 5, ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø will officially launch its Employee Ownership Initiative at the Acosta Innovation Hub in the CORE.
February 13, 2026
²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Men’s Basketball Makes History — Unbeaten and Unstoppable 
The Pioneers are ranked No. 3 in the nation and remain one of the final unbeaten teams in Division II.
February 4, 2026
Primed for Amazon: A ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø student’s path to the world’s most complex logistics company
Discover Ilse Mendoza's inspiring journey from a curious undergraduate at ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø to an Area Manager at Amazon, showcasing resilience and growth.
January 30, 2026
Pioneers dominate on the court
²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø'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
²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Wins Two National Awards for Transformative Student Success and Equity Work
²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø has been recognized nationally for its innovative and equity-centered approach to assessment and student success.
January 22, 2026
Alameda County and ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders
Alameda County and ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders
January 20, 2026