
Cal State Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Receives 2022 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Economic Development Alliance Legacy Award
- BY Cal State Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV
- June 20, 2022

Alumnus Keith Carson, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, District 5, and President Sandeen celebrated at the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Economic Development Alliance Block Party event on June 16.
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Cal State Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV has been named the honoree of the 2022 Legacy Award by the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Economic Development Alliance for the lasting impact it has made on the region’s economy and communities.
The announcement was made at the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV EDA’s Innovation Block Party on June 16. The honor is part of their annual that celebrate the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV's legacy of innovation and unique assets.
“As someone who grew up in the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV, I know innovation is part of our DNA and that access to education directly contributes to the vibrancy of the region,” said Cathy Sandeen. “Wherever I go, I meet someone who tells me about their connection to Cal State Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV as a graduate, parent of a student, or employer. The university is a deeply connected partner in innovation and entrepreneurship, and we are honored for the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV EDA’s recognition of our history and our shared future.”
Past recipients of the Legacy Award include Bayer Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the Port of Oakland and the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Regional Park District.
“Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV EDA is honored to recognize California State University Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV as the 2022 Legacy Awardee for the 10th annual Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Innovation Awards,” said Stephen Baiter MPA ‘10, executive director of the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Economic Development Alliance.”The university has been an anchor institution in our region for more than 50 years and is well-positioned to support the ongoing growth and strengthening of our economy by continuing to connect local talent to Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV businesses across a variety of industries.”
The university will be officially recognized for this achievement at the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Innovation Awards ceremony on Aug. 4 at the Fox Theater in Oakland. The annual awards ceremony showcases outstanding organizations that embrace innovation in their manufacturing, products, services, design, and information.
In addition to Cal State Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Legacy Award, the university’s Green Biome Institute is a finalist for an Innovation award in the Education category.