2026 News

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Undefeated Cal State East Bay Puts Hayward Back on NCAA Tournament Map

Cal State East Bay's men's basketball team makes history as the only undefeated team in NCAA Division II, hosting regionals March 13-16.

March 10, 2026

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Cal State East Bay Partners with Rubicon Programs to Strengthen Fight Against East Bay Poverty

Explore how Rubicon Programs is tackling poverty in the Bay Area by empowering communities with economic mobility and partnership with Cal State East Bay.

March 9, 2026

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UNBEATEN. UNTOUCHED. UNSTOPPABLE. Cal State East Bay Wins CCAA Championship — Heads to NCAA Tournament

Cal State East Bay ’s championship run secures the program’s first-ever CCAA Tournament title and its first NCAA Division II Tournament berth.

March 8, 2026

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Pioneers Perfect: Cal State East Bay Men’s Basketball Makes History at 28–0 — Now It’s Playoff Time!

On Saturday, No. 2 Cal State East Bay Men’s Basketball capped off a flawless regular season with a victory over UC Merced — finishing an astonishing 28–0 overall and a perfect 22–0 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play. 

March 3, 2026

Dakin Matthews’ Crowning Achievement? A Life Fulfilled

Initially on the path to the priesthood, English professor Dakin Matthews found his true calling in theater during the transformative era of Vatican II.

February 13, 2026

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The Future of Entrepreneurship? Cal State East Bay Says It’s Shared

On Thursday, March 5, Cal State East Bay will officially launch its Employee Ownership Initiative at the Acosta Innovation Hub in the CORE.

February 13, 2026

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Cal State East Bay Men’s Basketball Makes History — Unbeaten and Unstoppable 

The Pioneers are ranked No. 3 in the nation and remain one of the final unbeaten teams in Division II.

February 4, 2026

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Primed for Amazon: A Cal State East Bay student’s path to the world’s most complex logistics company

Discover Ilse Mendoza's inspiring journey from a curious undergraduate at Cal State East Bay to an Area Manager at Amazon, showcasing resilience and growth.

January 30, 2026

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Pioneers dominate on the court

Cal State East Bay's Pioneers are off to a remarkable start in Division II basketball, remaining undefeated with a record of 19-0 and ranked No. 3.

January 30, 2026

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Cal State East Bay Wins Two National Awards for Transformative Student Success and Equity Work

Cal State East Bay has been recognized nationally for its innovative and equity-centered approach to assessment and student success.

January 22, 2026

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Alameda County and Cal State East Bay Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders

Alameda County and Cal State East Bay Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders

January 20, 2026