University Communications Receives Two CASE Awards
By Moyosore Ayo-Ogunyemi
Cal State San Marcos’ University Communications office earned recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in the 2026 Best of District VII Awards. The winning entries are:
- Brian Hiro’s story “Professor Elevates Samoan Language Culture as Consultant for 'Moana 2'” won in the Writing: Writing > Profile (1,000+ Words) category.
- Marcus Torres’ cover design for Steps magazine “CSUSM's Blueprint for Success: Different By Design” won in the Design > Illustrations category.
CASE District VII represents professionals and institutions in the Western region of the United States, including Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands and Utah.
Earlier this year, CSUSM’s University Advancement division received four CASE awards.
CASE is a global nonprofit association dedicated to educational advancement – alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and advancement services – and championing education to transform lives and society.
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