Cal State East Bay in the News: August 2025

Each month the Cal State East Bay News Center will share the media articles featuring the university and its faculty, staff and students. Check back as more articles are added to this running collection. 

Quantum Scheme Protects Videos From Prying Eyes and Tampering

Computer science professor Yashas Hariprasad, in collaboration with a Florida International University colleague, introduces quantum-safe video encryption. (August 4, 2025 | Miami's Community News)

Rep. Swalwell Takes Aim at Trump Administration at Hayward Town Hall

Cal State East Bay staff member Fern Tyler expresses concern over changes to federal financial aid policies which could limit students’ access to education. (August 13, 2025 | KTVU)

Bay Area Ukrainians, Russians React To High-Stakes Trump-Putin Summit

Elena Givental, a Cal State East Bay professor originally from Moscow, shares that she supports Ukraine in the war and has lost many friends in Russia who have been influenced by government propaganda. (August 15, 2025 | ABC7)

Thousands of Cal State Students Require Housing. But Can the University System Meet the Need?

At Cal State East Bay, only 58% of housing was occupied in fall 2024. (August 19, 2025 | LA Times)

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day: Bay Area Events

Cal State East Bay's Career Empowerment Center hosts a virtual "Women’s Equality Day Career Fair" in celebration of women's equality. (August 26, 2025 | Patch)