2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (133+ words) With the upcoming retirement of Danielle Mc Martin, Senior Director of Global Education, in May 2026, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Brian Childs joined CSUSM as the new Senior Director of Global Education on April 2, 2026. He brings extensive experience…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (727+ words) Colin Dobbins is used to fighting for wins as a star lacrosse player for Cal State San Marcos. But a few short months ago, the 22-year-old offensive midfielder was fighting to recover after a serious injury to his collarbone. Dobbins…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (228+ words) More than half of Cal State San Marcos' Class of 2026 became the first in their families to earn a bachelor's degree as the university held its annual spring commencement ceremonies last weekend. A total of 4, 352 students graduated as part of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (229+ words) For Alyssa'Helmantoler, the path to becoming a teacher began in a pottery studio.' "I realized I loved working with a group of kids and creating that classroom environment," said Helmantoler, president of the Future Educators Association (FEA), an organization for…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (384+ words) For many students, quantum physics'education centers on theory, with few opportunities for hands-on experience.'Cal State San Marcos physics professor Justin Perron aims to change that.' Perron is leading a three-year, $1, 085, 815 project supported by the Laboratory for Physical Sciences, targeting…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (897+ words) Spring commencement is far from the only excitement around Cal State San Marcos this week. While the Class of 2026 prepares to walk across the graduation stage in their caps and gowns, four Cougars athletics teams and one individual are gearing…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1029+ words) As Karen Julian prepares to take the stage for graduation, she looks back on her life and recalls the many hardships she's faced to bring her to this moment. The journey wasn't easy, but she couldn't be prouder of the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (510+ words) With five young grandchildren and five acres to tend, retirement for Major General Anthony "Tony" Jackson and his wife, Sue, has been a full-time endeavor. "You need to find something to stay active," Tony said. He picked up gardening, building…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (548+ words) Akayla Hackson has always had a knack for finding solutions to problems. So when Kelsey Forrester told Hackson about the most challenging part of her job at UC Santa Barbara, Hackson took action. Hackson and Forrester have been close friends…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (109+ words) More than 4, 000 students are expected to graduate from Cal State San Marcos this academic year, including six standouts from the Class of 2026 who are receiving special recognition for their achievements. It all started with a dog lover and a dog…...