Articles tagged with 'students' | CSUSM

Nikita Sharma never had visited the United States before, much less California, much less Cal State San Marcos.Even so, as a high school student from a small village in northern India, Sharma knew she wanted to experience Summer Scholars. How could …

Cal State San Marcos’ College of Business Administration is hosting multiple events as part of its fall Business Professional Development class.Networking nights will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 and 22 in the USU Ballroom. These events …

Victoria Naficy didn’t expect to find her future in a research lab.After attending community college and working for a few years, she enrolled at Cal State San Marcos as a psychology major, eager to continue her education but uncertain about what …

Cal State San Marcos will hold its fall job and internship fair on Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the USU Ballroom.The event allows students to meet with potential employers, secure career opportunities and have free professional headshots taken …

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 …

The annual Student Poster Showcase, which is hosted by the Committee for Undergraduate Research and the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, will be held on Dec. 1 from noon to 12:50 p.m. in the USU Ballroom.The event, which promotes and …

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 …

Through a tumultuous childhood and early adulthood, Kaitlyn Stowinsky had grown accustomed to labels being attached to her – foster youth, runaway, young mother.In 2021, she feared that she would be pinned with another moniker: college dropout.Only …

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 …

The goal of the Common Read program through the Cal State San Marcos library is to create a shared experience for students by exposing them to new ideas through associated books and other materials.Intellectual engagement goals include co-curricular …

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 …

Imagine having five minutes to make a pitch in the style of the reality show “Shark Tank” on the future of California’s quantum workforce.For Justin Perron, a physics professor at Cal State San Marcos, that pitch was the culmination of months of …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …