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Cal State Monterey Bay makes strong showing on Best Colleges 2027 Lists

CSUMB earned seven different rankings

October 10, 2026

RAFT Weekend highlighted by 5K and building renovation launch

The project launch for the Robert Darwin Black Box Cabaret drew a celebratory crowd.

October 6, 2026

Statistics professor receives national award

Alana Unfried was honored by the American Statistical Association at its annual conference in August.

September 21, 2026

CSU Trustees Award winner had long journey to success

In May, Yesel Fernandez, 41, graduated magna cum laude from CSUMB

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Jordan Janusz ’24

Kinesiology Major

[At Monterey Bay] I feel seen and acknowledged. I have a relationship with every one of my professors. I feel like they all have my back and want to see me do well. It's a lot easier to learn this way.

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