Articles tagged with 'veterans' & 'students' | CSUSM

Cal State San Marcos’ Veterans Services and College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM) invite students to an outdoor cookout for Chow on Deck at the Epstein Family Veterans Center deck from noon-1 p.m. on Nov. 17.Individuals …

Cal State San Marcos’ annual Giving Day will be held Dec. 1, coinciding with Giving Tuesday, an international day focused on philanthropy.CSUSM Giving Day is for everyone who loves CSUSM to join together in support of the university and maximize …

Cal State San Marcos student Naeem Miller was honored at the 2026 NAACP Freedom Fund Gala on Oct. 17 for his outstanding commitment to social justice, youth empowerment and community leadership.Miller, a junior pursuing a degree in electrical …

Cal State San Marcos has made U.S. Veterans Magazine’s list of “2026 Top Veteran Schools.”CSUSM was one of five schools from the California State University system to make the list.U.S. Veterans Magazine annually recognizes spotlight employers, …

Applications are open for the Goldwater Scholarship, which supports outstanding students interested in research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. To apply, students must be nominated by a single institution through their …

Cal State San Marcos is holding its annual Veterans Day Celebration at noon on Nov. 10 at the Epstein Family Veterans Center to honor and celebrate the military-connected community.The event will feature a formal ceremony, a moderated student …

Yolotzin Aquino originally came to Cal State San Marcos with little knowledge of what she wanted her time at the university to look like. Like many students, she had doubts aligned with her major and how being a self-described introvert would impact …

Cal State San Marcos’ fall GradFest will take place on Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dome Terrace outside the University Store.GradFest is an opportunity for students to get their caps and gowns, CSUSM alumni gear and much more. Students …

Associated Students, Inc., of Cal State San Marcos has received $1 million in state funding from the office of California Assemblymember Darshana Patel to support infrastructure upgrades and expansion of the ASI Cougar Pantry.Patel, who represents …

The Cal State San Marcos chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity is rallying for the second time to support a former member in his fight against cancer.Kappa Sigma is holding a fundraiser this week in the name of Jason Beyer, a double CSUSM alumnus …

The Cal State San Marcos softball team was in the middle of one of the most successful seasons in program history in 2024 when a walk-off grand slam set off a historic day for team member Jillian Albayati. CSUSM was trailing Cal State Monterey Bay …

When Ashley Ortiz first arrived at Cal State San Marcos, her journey to finding her voice wasn’t easy; she mostly kept to herself. She was more focused on helping her family stay afloat. She went to class, went home and managed family …

Cal State San Marcos is celebrating and recognizing the contributions of American Indians with a series of special events as part of Native American Heritage Month.CSUSM invites all members of the campus community to participate in the following …

Cal State San Marcos' Arts and Lectures series is hosting a one-person play, “Pride: Mortal BEINGS part 1,” written and performed by Terrell Donnell Sledge, a San Diego actor, writer, director, advocate, empowerment coach and CSUSM theater …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …