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Cal State San Marcos’ Arts and Lecture series will host a discussion about the making of the Disney live-action film “Moana” through the perspectives of the Oceanic Cultural Trust, which is a group created by the film company to serve as cultural …

In 2014, two women conducted a writing workshop in the women’s pod of a county jail in Tulsa, Okla.They used poetry and other types of creative writing as a way to help restore the voices of a couple dozen incarcerated women who had experienced …

Cal State San Marcos will participate in the Great California ShakeOut at 10:10 a.m. on Oct. 15. A message will be sent at 10:10 a.m. advising the campus community to “drop, cover and hold on.” The drill will be broadcast via outdoor speakers, …

The California State University is surveying students, faculty and staff on how they use and experience AI in higher education. The goal of the study is to understand how people in the CSU use AI, their AI-related needs and their perceptions of …

The Office of Human Resources is hosting its fifth annual Spirit of Halloween Employee Contest on Oct. 30.Employees can submit their office’s intent to participate by Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. Entrants can decorate their department’s main door while …

The Department of Civic Engagement is hosting several opportunities for students leading up to Election Day on Nov. 3.Upcoming civic engagement events include:Oct. 7: National Voter Education Week Ballot Prep Party, noon-2 p.m., USU 2310 meeting …

Nominations are open for the Kerri Mowen Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Faculty Mentor Award, which honors faculty members at Cal State San Marcos who have shown exceptional leadership in increasing undergraduate students’ …

Cal State San Marcos is one of the institutions in San Diego County participating in the Coordinated Access Program (CAP), a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pilot program that can reduce commute times for eligible students who cross the …

Cal State San Marcos improved its position in multiple categories in the closely watched U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings, which were released Sept. 22. CSUSM was ranked No. 20 overall in “Regional Universities (West),” a three-spot improvement over …

Cal State San Marcos’ signature Report to the Community event returned Thursday after a one-year hiatus.As President Ellen Neufeldt explained, however, there was a good reason for the break. She effectively took Report to the Community off campus …

Frank the Facility Dog will be available three times a week throughout the fall semester to support the Cal State San Marcos campus community.Frank is a goldendoodle who’s the university’s first therapy and facility dog. Frank partners with …

Dan Epstein – a U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, philanthropist and longtime supporter of Cal State San Marcos – has been honored with the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) Lifetime Achievement Award. The recognition reflects a lifetime of …

Cal State San Marcos’ Scholars in Wellness and Innovation Fast-Track (SWIFT) program is celebrating several milestones as its second year gets underway. It continues to increase opportunities and promote student success. SWIFT’s mission is to …

For many residents across North San Diego County, accessing basic preventive health services can be challenging.Through the Mobile Wellness Initiative, Cal State San Marcos is helping bridge that gap while preparing students to become the next …

Cal State San Marcos has announced the appointment of Peter A. Lien as its new chief enrollment officer.Lien joins CSUSM from the University of Northern Colorado, where he has served as associate vice president for enrollment management since 2021. …

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Cal State San Marcos’ Latinx Center is partnering with campus organizations to present an exciting lineup of events. The month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, is an opportunity to celebrate the rich …

Cal State San Marcos ranks 64th in the nation out of more than 1,500 colleges in Washington Monthly’s “2026 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars,” up from a No. 73 ranking last year. The rankings focus on college access for less-wealthy …

Cal State San Marcos has announced the appointment of Andrea “Andy” Fisher as its new vice president of University Advancement and executive director of the CSUSM Foundation. Fisher joins CSUSM at an important moment in the university’s fundraising …

Cal State San Marcos welcomed around 17,500 students to kick off the fall semester Monday.President Ellen Neufeldt expressed excitement and optimism about the new academic year during her annual convocation address to faculty and staff last …

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, which was sponsored by North City, included remarks …

The Cal State San Marcos Foundation Board has welcomed seven new directors for the 2026-27 academic year.  Under the leadership of Chair Simon Kuo, retired vice president of corporate quality at Viasat, and Vice Chair Kristin Crellin, senior vice …

An event showcasing the cultural consultants who helped bring the live-action “Moana” to life highlights the fall lineup of the longstanding Arts & Lectures series at Cal State San Marcos.This season boasts a diverse selection of eight events as …

Cal State San Marcos will serve as a key North County partner in a new $1 million regional workforce development initiative designed to connect young people with career preparation, paid learning experiences and pathways to employment.Funded through …

Cal State San Marcos ranks 31st in the country in SmartAsset’s 2026 study of America’s Best Value Public Universities for its cost of attendance, median alumni earnings and graduation rate.SmartAsset, a financial technology company, evaluated more …

When Campus Coffee closed its trademark red awning for the last time during the fall 2025 semester, it marked the end of more than two decades of tradition at Cal State San Marcos.Since 2004, Campus Coffee had been a beloved CSUSM cafe and eatery, …

Celebration was in the air at Cal State San Marcos on Aug. 3, as hundreds gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Black Oak Hall and Kwíila Dining.Black Oak Hall is CSUSM’s fourth housing community, and Kwíila Dining is the …

When Alyssa Clerihan moved to Temecula during her junior year at Cal State San Marcos, the commute nearly derailed her degree. Instead, she found an unexpected solution just minutes from home: …

More than half of Cal State San Marcos' Class of 2026 became the first in their families to earn a bachelor's degree as the university held its annual spring commencement ceremonies last weekend.A total of 4,352 students graduated as part of this …

Almost from the day she started as Cal State San Marcos’ administrator in charge of community engagement more than a decade ago, Patricia Prado-Olmos had one goal in mind.Her aspiration was to build something lasting: a culture where community …

It all started with a dog lover and a dog in desperate need of some love.Bonnie Biggs was a longtime Cal State San Marcos librarian – so long that her tenure predates the university’s official founding by three years – who knew that her second act …