Articles tagged with 'community' & 'arts' & 'students' | CSUSM

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 last year’s 73rd ranking. The rankings focus on college access for less-wealthy …

Merryl Goldberg was at a birthday party in La Jolla several years ago when she struck up a conversation with a married couple whom she didn’t know.As often happens, the talk turned to careers. Goldberg told the couple (their names turned out to be …

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 …

Cal State San Marcos received 4.5 out of a possible five stars on Money magazine's list of “Best Colleges in America" for 2026, which was released this summer. The list, which includes 735 colleges, showcases the country’s top values, based on …

The Safety, Health & Sustainability (SHS) department at Cal State San Marcos has been recognized by a national organization for its program that allows students to borrow lab coats for academic use.The Student Lab Coat Checkout Program was …

In support of Cal State San Marcos’ long-standing commitment to sustain and elevate a culture of care, a pilot program titled “Bridging the Gap: Trauma-Informed Care Leadership Workshop” was recently held with campus partners and student leaders to …

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: …

Howard Chan, the learning experience designer for the Innovation Hub at Cal State San Marcos, was recently recognized as one of the San Diego Business Journal's Asian American Pacific Islander Leaders of Influence for 2026.Chan, who has a bachelor’s …

If you had a choice to climb the highest mountain in the lower United States or walk across a stage to get your college degree, which would you choose?For Cal State San Marcos alumnus Jaedon Spurlock, the decision was simple.During commencement …

One of the slowest creatures on Earth might be heading toward a scientific breakthrough at warp speed.Cal State San Marcos researchers – along with colleagues from the San Diego Natural History Museum, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles …

Colin Dobbins is used to fighting for wins as a standout lacrosse player for Cal State San Marcos.But in spring 2025, the 22-year-old offensive midfielder was fighting to recover after a serious injury to his collarbone. Dobbins was participating in …

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 …

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 …

Spring commencement is far from the only excitement around Cal State San Marcos this week.While the Class of 2026 prepares to walk across the graduation stage in their caps and gowns, four Cougars athletics teams and one individual are gearing up to …

As Karen Julian prepares to take the stage for graduation, she looks back on her life and recalls the many hardships she has faced to bring her to this moment. The journey wasn’t easy, but she couldn’t be prouder of the person she has become.Julian, …

Ask William Yang if he wants to shoot photos or help film a social media clip, and the response is an immediate and enthusiastic, “Let's do it!”Yang is part of Cal State San Marcos' Aspiring Scholars program, which helps students with …

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 …

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 …

The Cal State San Marcos art, media and design department will host a new exhibit, “[DIS]COMFORT,” with an opening reception in the Arts Building lobby from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. The exhibition will be available to view through May …

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 …

Creativity plays a vital role in how we understand the world and one another. At Cal State San Marcos, President Ellen Neufeldt has turned that conviction into a tradition, …