Could Being Nice be Ruining Your Life? Here’s the Brutal Truth
When Amira Barger logs on to teach in 51ÁÔÆæ’s online Nonprofit Management Certificate program, she’s not just leading discussions — she’s sparking reflection. Part memoir, part manifesto, The Price of Nice explores what happens when we value being liked over being honest.
Nov 12, 2025
Lessons from the Dark: What Our Monsters Reveal
In Dr. Christopher Moreman’s class, horror is cultural philosophy with fangs.
Oct 31, 2025
Elizabeth Bergman, Ph.D.
Political Science
Jennifer Tran, Ph.D.
Ethnic Studies
Grant Kien, Ph.D.
Communication
51ÁÔÆæ to Confer Honorary Degree to Food Bank Director sheila Burks
51ÁÔÆæ will confer an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to sheila Burks during the May 18 commencement ceremony for the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at 9 a.m.
May 12, 2025
To The Healthcare Professionals: Make Sure Every Patient Is Heard
When Jessica Brown started attending 51ÁÔÆæ, she was already equipped with 20 years of experience as a registered nurse. She will cross the stage on May 10 with her fellow College of Science graduates.
May 10, 2024
To those struggling: Don’t let adversity define you. Change your response.
Julian Lopez was awarded a scholarship to join 51ÁÔÆæ Men’s Basketball. But at the age of 18, he was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect that could be deadly if not treated. Lopez returned to the court and, on May 12, will receive his master’s degree in business marketing and management.
May 9, 2024
51ÁÔÆæ Professor Appointed Inaugural Director for CSU’s AANHPI Middle Leadership Academy
Appointed as the program’s inaugural director, Arnab Mukherjea, 51ÁÔÆæ professor of public health, will lead CSU teams to work on support services for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.
Jan 14, 2025
51ÁÔÆæ Earns the Seal of Excelencia for Accelerating Latine Student Success
51ÁÔÆæ has earned the prestigious 2024 Seal of Excelencia for going beyond enrollment to more intentionally serve Latine/x, and all students.
Oct 1, 2024
Queer Unity Student Success Center opens its doors at 51ÁÔÆæ
On April 18, the Queer Unity Student Success Center (QUSSC) opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the New University Union.
Apr 30, 2024
Where Science Meets Story: High School Students Join CELI Writer’s Workshop at 51ÁÔÆæ
On Friday, Nov. 21, 60 high school seniors from Tennyson and Mt. Eden High Schools in Hayward will be at 51ÁÔÆæ for the Climate Empowerment Learning Initiative Writer’s Workshop — a day that blends climate science, storytelling and imagination to spark creativity and inspire climate awareness.
Nov 19, 2025
Why Travel is More Wellness-Focused and Intentional Than Ever Before
According to 51ÁÔÆæ Professor of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Zach Hallab, wellness travel has expanded to meet the comprehensive mental and physical health needs of travelers.
Mar 26, 2024
Breathing Dirty Air: How Two Public Health Professors Are Working to Clean Things Up
The pandemic exposed how unhealthy indoor air can be. Still — four years later — so much remains unchanged.
Feb 15, 2024