"The way I see it is there are no boundaries between the campus and the community...it's really a symbiotic relationship between Cal State Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV and the region."
— Cathy Sandeen, President
Real Impact on the Region
Located in the heart of the Bay Area, Cal State Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV connects experiential learning with innovative ideas and talented people to improve our regional economy, foster collaboration and make the region a better place to live.
CSUEB computer science student teaches kids to grow their passion for STEM
As a lead instructor at STEMTank, Devin Baldwin is helping students within his community find a role in tech and see a future they may not have even imagined for themselves.
Fostering Innovation
Our advantage derives from our location as well as the commitment from faculty who teach and learn alongside their students. Their communities and environment are their extended classrooms as they take hands-on approaches to solving some of the region's most pressing challenges.
Driving Economic and Social Development
Cal State Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's people and programs make the region a better place to live. From opening doors for small businesses to increasing access to STEM education, our students, faculty and alumni impact lives daily through their commitment and compassion.
Strengthening the Region's Health & Vibrancy
The Bay Area region is rich in culture and history. Cal State Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV is helping shape and amplify the region’s diversity through its community initiatives that respects and creates a sense of belonging.
Eighty percent of Cal State Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV graduates live and work in the Bay Area.
Our alumni contribute over $900M in labor income.
Cal State Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV-related activity supported 5,695 jobs.