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Seaside, CA
Joined January 2009
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🎉 #CalStateMontereyBay has been ranked the #2 University in the Western Region for Social Mobility by the U.S. News & World Report! But that's not all - we're also proud to be: 🏅 #7 Top Public Schools for Regional Universities 🎖️ #8 Best Colleges for Veterans
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🫂 Honoring Military Family Appreciation Month This month, CSUMB recognizes the strength, sacrifice and resilience of military families. Thank you so much for the ways you contribute to our campus, our communities and our country.
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🧡 Honoring Día de los Muertos! Today, #CSUMB honors Día de los Muertos, a meaningful tradition that celebrates the lives, memories and legacies of loved ones who have passed.
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💙 Honoring Native American Heritage Month! This November, #CalStateMontereyBay recognizes and honors the Amah Mutsun, Esselen, Ohlone, Rumsen and Salinan peoples, whose ancestral homelands include our campus and surrounding region.
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🎃 Happy Halloween, Otters! Whether you’re dressing up, enjoying spooky-season activities or spending time with friends and family, make sure to stay safe, look out for one another and keep the Halloween spirit afloat all weekend long!
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💙 Valeria Nuñez Cortes’ Journey of Culture, Community and Care After moving from Mexico Valeria stayed connected to her culture. When she came to CSUMB, El Centro helped her find a sense of family while she adjusted to life away from home. Learn more: bit.ly/48n4skW
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🌊 Leena Oh’s Journey of Resilience, Advocacy and Student Success When Leena Oh began CSUMB’s master’s program in Instructional Science and Technology, she never expected to receive a breast cancer diagnosis during her first semester. Read Leena's story: bit.ly/4ilBs1I
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📣 EXCITING News on the #OtterRaft! #CalStateMontereyBay has received two federal grants totaling more than $5 million to strengthen workforce readiness and expand support for students! Learn more: bit.ly/4k7x1tF
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🦦 Open House 2026 welcomes big crowd with open arms! Last weekend, we had the privilege of welcoming 1,200 guests to #CSUMB for our annual Open House celebrations! Ready to take the next steps? Apply to CSUMB and discover your place in the Otter Raft: bit.ly/3BD4CHJ
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🌱 CSUMB explores the future of ag tech The first President’s Speaker Series of the 2026-27 academic year brought industry leaders, educators and community members together in Salinas for a conversation on emerging agricultural technologies. Learn more: bit.ly/486TTCq
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🌍 CSUMB students take the global stage in Malta! Earlier this month, two CSUMB students, Jaron Johnson and Anakin Michael, represented the university at the World Travel & Tourism Council’s global summit in Malta. Learn more about this opportunity: bit.ly/3UAuj5K
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🦦 Get to know CSUMB at Open House! Tomorrow, we welcome our community to the #CSUMB campus. Prospective students and their families can learn about our academic programs, tour campus, explore student housing, and experience what makes CSUMB a special place to learn and grow.
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🏆 Congratulations to this year’s Best of Monterey County honorees! Congratulations to the CSUMB women’s soccer team, Associate Professor of Psychology Renee Penalver, and CSUMB on being recognized in the Best of Monterey County readers’ poll! Read: bit.ly/4rYQUoG
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📣 Exciting news on the Otter Raft! #CalStateMontereyBay is one of 17 Monterey County organizations selected to receive funding through the inaugural Big Sur Marathon Foundation Community Grants Program. Learn more: bit.ly/47OIVRQ
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🏆 Statistics professor receives national award! Congratulations to Dr. Alana Unfried on receiving the American Statistical Association’s Waller Early Career Education Award! Read the full article to learn more about Dr. Unfried’s award-winning work: bit.ly/4B2Qm5w
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🦦 Bringing it home for RAFT Weekend! This weekend, we welcomed our #Otters from near and far for a packed weekend of celebration, connection and unforgettable memories! Learn more about this weekend here: bit.ly/3WlhigK
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🎉 Welcome home, Otters! We’re absolutely thrilled to kick off our 2026 RAFT Weekend with a series of exciting events and opportunities to connect with members of our Otter Raft and broader community. Check out all of the events here: bit.ly/4dL5O9F
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🦦 What could your future as an Otter look like? #CSUMB is excited to welcome prospective students and their families to this year's Open House on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m! Register here: bit.ly/4yCjTRW
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🦦 RAFT Weekend is ALMOST here! Next week, CSUMB students, alumni, families and friends will come together for four days of connection, celebration and Otter pride! Start planning your weekend today: bit.ly/4hUSyEo
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🎃 Celebrating October Heritage Months and Observances! At #CSUMB, we are committed to fostering belonging, honoring diverse perspectives and creating a campus where everyone can thrive.
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🦦 FALL 2027 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Ready to take the next steps toward your future? Applications are now open for students interested in joining the Cal State Monterey Bay Otter Raft in fall 2027. Start your application and become an Otter today: bit.ly/3BD4CHJ
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