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The CSUSM Center for Contemplative Practices launched a new undergraduate minor in mindfulness in the Department of Kinesiology this fall.This interdisciplinary minor will explore the scientific, psychological and philosophical dimensions of …

Osmar Pinto Neto, an assistant professor of kinesiology at Cal State San Marcos, recently co-authored a research article titled “Influence of visual feedback, hand dominance, and disease severity on grip force control and tremor dynamics in …

Cal State San Marcos professors Kate L. Robinson and Pamela W. Kohlbry wrote and edited the “Manual for Palliative Care: A Step-By-Step Guide for Acute Care Nurses,” along with their co-authors, Carmen Warner-Robbins and Judith A. Depalma.Robinson …

Cal State San Marcos social work professor Jimmy Young will be speaking at the Network for Social Work Management (NSWM) Forward Thinking Summit, which is Sept. 16-18. The theme of the summit, “Macro Social Work in Action: Integrated Leadership, …

Cal State San Marcos welcomed first-year and transfer students to the Cougar family on Saturday during New Student and Family Convocation, an annual celebration held in the Sports Center.The event included remarks from, among others, President Ellen …

For many students, quantum physics education centers on theory, with few opportunities for hands-on experience. Cal State San Marcos physics professor Justin Perron aims to change that. Perron is leading a three-year, $1,085,815 …

For Alyssa Helmantoler, the path to becoming a teacher began in a pottery studio. Helmantoler had planned to major in speech-language pathology, but a part-time job leading art classes for children shifted her direction …

More than 4,000 students are expected to graduate from Cal State San Marcos this academic year, including six standouts from the Class of 2026 who are receiving special recognition for their achievements.Honorees were nominated by faculty or staff …

Allison Newell had thoughts about medical school throughout her undergraduate studies at Cal State San Marcos. But it was always challenging to envision herself actually in that field.It wasn’t until she had a conversation with Robert Iafe, one of …

Alhelí Calderón Villarreal, an assistant professor in Cal State San Marcos’ public health department, is the author or co-author of two recent studies that have been published in research journals.The two studies are:"Health Risks and Cross-Border …

The College of Education, Health and Human Services at Cal State San Marcos has launched the CEHHS Student Leadership Ambassador Team, giving students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in outreach, storytelling and communications while …

The Faculty Center next week will host its Teaching & Learning Expo, an annual event that showcases teaching expertise from Cal State San Marcos faculty and builds faculty-to-faculty community. The expo will take place on Friday, Feb. 27 …

As the end of the year approaches, many are already looking ahead to 2026.But before putting the finishing touches on your list of New Year’s resolutions, let’s take a look back at some of the most-talked-about stories of 2025. Hunter …

Cal State San Marcos has received a $450,000 grant from the County of San Diego to continue its work in helping to develop the health and human services workforce in the region.The funding is half of a $900,000 grant that the county was awarded from …

For education professor Rebecca Brooks, receiving $2.5 million in grants to expand the Aspiring Scholars program is a dream come true.  “It’s incredibly meaningful to give students with …

Growing up in Mira Loma, a rural community in Riverside County, double alumna Amy Barrera remembers cows and few examples of social mobility.“We never heard about people going to college,” said Barrera, who earned a bachelor's degree in human …

When Tania Chambers was growing up, she often found herself helping her parents navigate new systems, serving as an interpreter, advocate and problem-solver.“From a young age, I helped my family assimilate into our new environment, filling in gaps …

Sometimes even the smallest things can be taken for granted. Many students never have had to worry about affording a meal or squeezing in hours of sleep between their work and school schedules, but that’s not the case for Alexus Foster.Alexus was in …

When Cal State San Marcos human development instructor Kathy Fuller gathered her students for class recently, she didn’t hand out a lecture outline or cue up a PowerPoint. Instead, she invited them to The Makery, a hands-on, creative space in …

Richard Jaenisch had received a death sentence at age 12.  Diagnosed with hepatitis C, very unusual for a child that young, Jaenisch had been told by doctors that if he didn’t get a liver transplant, he wouldn’t live past 30. That …

Student teachers across California now have access to a new financial support program aimed at easing the burden of unpaid teaching hours required for credentialing.Signed into law on June 27, Assembly Bill 121 (AB 121) established the Student …

It all started with a headache. A seemingly normal ailment, but Malachi Wright doesn’t get headaches. And he definitely doesn’t get headaches that force him to leave work early or have him confined to the couch and throwing up for three straight …

Cal State San Marcos next month will host its third annual workshop to introduce students to the path to becoming an elementary or secondary school arts teacher.“Become an Arts Teacher Day” will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

Cal State San Marcos has received three grants totaling more than $2.5 million to support the continued development and expansion of a program that gives students with intellectual disabilities an inclusive college experience.The grant funding will …

Cassiopeia Guthrie has worn many hats in her career – educator, journalist, curriculum designer and arts advocate. But at the heart of it all is a deep commitment to equity, creativity and student success.A proud alumna of Cal State San Marcos and …

In a recent kinesiology lab at Cal State San Marcos, students traded textbooks for chicken legs and vinegar in a series of interactive experiments designed to deepen their understanding of anatomy and physiology.Led by kinesiology instructor Megan …

Anahi Martinez Mendez has known since she was a teenager that she wanted to pursue a career helping children with mental health challenges.Martinez Mendez contended with social anxiety herself as a teen, and she was eager to ensure that her younger …

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Cal State San Marcos is expanding its reach beyond the classroom thanks to a new partnership with Interfaith Community Services, made possible by an incentive grant for engaged scholarship.The …

Cal State San Marcos’ Master of Social Work program is celebrating a milestone year, with students benefiting from unprecedented financial support and expanded opportunities to serve the community.For the 2025-26 academic year, the MSW program has …

Cal State San Marcos’ School of Education has received a $40,000 grant from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union to launch Project R.I.S.E. (Recruiting Inclusive, Supportive Educators), an initiative aimed at strengthening and broadening Southern …