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Late °µÍøÊÓƵsupporter Bob Foster

°µÍøÊÓƵ State Foundation board member Bob Foster led through service, philanthropy
Campus Update
Bob Foster, formerly °µÍøÊÓƵ's mayor and a California State University trustee, was also an enthusiastic supporter of °µÍøÊÓƵ State baseball.
Woman teaching male student with laptop

°µÍøÊÓƵfaculty turn AI proposals into bold new paths for student learning
Celebrated Reputation
°µÍøÊÓƵfaculty members and grant winners are harnessing the power of AI to prepare students for the next generation of work and education.
°µÍøÊÓƵalumna Deborah Sanchez

°µÍøÊÓƵalumna works toward saving an Indigenous language and culture
Trusted Outcomes
Deborah Sanchez '82, is dedicating her life to preserving an historic Chumash language after retiring from her post as a Superior Court judge.
Two people sit side by side with a robot in a the foreground

°µÍøÊÓƵstudents train autonomous robots for real-world rescue

Boundless Opportunity
°µÍøÊÓƵPACK Lab students code drone and robot swarms to tackle rescues and wildfires, gaining real-world skills for jobs.
A woman walking by CSULB's pyramid

°µÍøÊÓƵ State Athletics finalizes naming rights agreement for LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid
Campus Update
Mike and Arline Walter, whose 2004 donation led to the Pyramid's former name, favor the decision as it creates an avenue for new investment in Beach Athletics.
Students at CSULB

°µÍøÊÓƵfuels $2.4 billion in economic activity, new report shows
Celebrated Reputation

Cal State °µÍøÊÓƵ is a big part of what makes its hometown – and California – work.

A person wearing glasses and a tie speaks in front a class

°µÍøÊÓƵemerges as a top training ground for California’s city managers
Celebrated Reputation
A 2025 Rose Institute survey ranks °µÍøÊÓƵas the No. 2 producer of city managers statewide, with 6% of current city leaders earning their highest degrees on this campus.
Dan Montoya in the U.S. Navy

Beach Voices: Building systems of support for veterans
Campus Update
Beach Voices: Dan Montoya, vice president of University Relations and Development, reflects on his service to commemorate Veterans Day.
Marshall Thomas speaks during Vet Net Ally Awareness Program

CSULB's Vet Net Ally spreads nationwide to help colleges meet veteran students' needs
Celebrated Reputation
The Vet Net Ally program, started at CSULB, has spread to about 70 campuses nationwide, helping faculty and staff support student veterans as they transition to civilian life.
The °µÍøÊÓƵPyramid

CSU Trustees to consider °µÍøÊÓƵpyramid naming
Campus Update
A pending sponsorship deal with LBS Financial Credit Union would result in a new name for °µÍøÊÓƵ State's famed venue.
A professor with long hair speaks to a class of seated students

Professor Robert Schug on music, mayhem and the myths of true crime

Celebrated Reputation
°µÍøÊÓƵforensic psychologist Robert Schug merges science, empathy and true crime to teach students the humanity behind horror
°µÍøÊÓƵstudent Andrew George

Basic Needs helps °µÍøÊÓƵstudents stay focused on their long-term goals
Celebrated Reputation
The Basic Needs Program at °µÍøÊÓƵgives students the help they need to stay committed to their studies and aspirations when financial hardships arise.