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Carol Rodriguez balances work and family life with being a student in the Online MBA program

A major benefit of CSUMB's MBA program is its online format, which makes it a great option for people like Carol Rodriguez. “It helps me because I have a family, my profession, and I’m advancing my education so I can balance all three with an online program such as this one.”

August 1, 2023

Productive Partnership: Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA), CSUMB, and the SHM program

Sustainable Hospitality Management Executive Director Paige Viren worked with David Rosenberg of the Monterey Bay Aquarium to create a new paid internship specifically for the SHM Program. The paid internship kicked off in January 2023 with SHM major, Alana Dale-Moore, as the intern for this exciting program. Read more.

June 13, 2023

College welcomes new Sustainable Hospitality Management assistant professor

The College of Business announces the exciting addition of Dr. Choonghyoung "Alexis" Lee to our esteemed faculty! Beginning in the fall of 2023, Dr. Lee will join the California State University, Monterey Bay Sustainable Hospitality Management program, enriching our academic community with her vast knowledge and expertise. Read more.

June 13, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Miranda Sampson, BSBA '22 - Agribusiness

Miranda graduated Summa Cum Laude in May 2022 with a concentration in Agribusiness. After a noteworthy academic career at CSUMB, Miranda is celebrating her 1-year anniversary at Tanimura & Antle. Read her story.

June 1, 2023

Newly Minted Sustainable Hospitality Management Alum Joanne Rivera Arce Embarks on an Exciting Journey to Switzerland

Joanne Arce-Rivera, a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Hospitality Management, has been accepted into the Master's degree program in International Business in Entrepreneurship & Hospitality and Tourism at the esteemed César Ritz Colleges in Switzerland.

May 29, 2023

California Travel Association Tourism Advocacy Day: SHM Executive Director Paige Viren Joins Forces to Boost California's Thriving Tourism Industry

It was a day filled with excitement and purpose at the California Travel Association Tourism Advocacy Day as industry leaders and representatives convened to advocate for the state's flourishing tourism sector. Among the participants was Dr. Paige Viren, the executive director of the Sustainable Hospitality Management (SHM) program, who played a pivotal role in advancing the interests of California's travel industry.

May 16, 2023