Cal State Monterey Bay

🎉 #CalStateMontereyBay has been ranked the #2 University in the Western Region for Social Mobility by the U.S. News & World Report! But that's not all - we're also proud to be: 🏅 #7 Top Public Schools for Regional Universities 🎖️ #8 Best Colleges for Veterans

🎉 Join us for CSUMB’s APIDA Night Festival & Art Market! Today, the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center brings the #CSUMB campus to life with a full day of culture, community and celebration! Find more information here: bit.ly/4lFYtxE

🌊 From Passion to Purpose! #CSUMB alum Mahlon Rosenberg is turning a passion for the ocean into a career in marine conservation. Now working at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, they’re gaining real-world experience and preparing for grad school! Learn more: bit.ly/4bPcLsc

🌱 Exploring the Health Impacts of Sustainable Agriculture Join #CalStateMontereyBay tonight for the Spring 2026 President’s Speaker Series featuring Erin O'Dwyer, a postdoctoral fellow at the Stanford Prevention Research Center. RSVP here: bit.ly/4bvARai

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day! This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re feeling lucky to be part of a vibrant and inspiring Otter community. From our students to faculty, staff, and alumni: thank you for making #CSUMB such a special place!

📣 Exciting news on the #OtterRaft! #CSUMB is proud to announce the Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing, made possible by a $15M gift from Montage Health! This investment will expand nursing education and strengthen the healthcare workforce across the Central Coast.

🎓 Two months until Commencement! With just TWO months until #CSUMB's 2026 Commencement Ceremony, excitement is building across campus as we get ready to celebrate one of the most meaningful milestones for our #OtterRaft.

📣 Calling all #Otters, past and present! How has #CSUMB impacted your academic, personal, or professional path? Add your voice to the #CSUVoices campaign and help showcase the power of public higher education. Share your story: bit.ly/40tj1zD

🦦 Admitted Otter Day is just ONE month away! We’re excited to welcome our newest #Otters to #CalStateMontereyBay for a day of connection, exploration, and community. Meet future classmates, connect with faculty and staff, and discover what makes #CSUMB home!

🦦 Empowering the next generation of #Otters Today is #OttersGive at #CalStateMontereyBay. For 24 hours, our community comes together to expand access, opportunity and student success. Make your impact here: bit.ly/46RfUVA

🌊 Alumna’s life built around the sea! After graduating from #CSUMB with a degree in Environmental Science, Chanel Hason followed a winding career path filled with marine research and unexpected professional adventures. Learn more here: bit.ly/46OUxV0

💃 World Theater welcomes Latin dance/music troupe! “Rhythms of Resistance,” La Mezcla’s latest production, is scheduled from 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at Cal State Monterey Bay’s World Theater. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more: bit.ly/4sCaJ4p

⭐ Happy #InternationalWomensDay! At #CalStateMontereyBay, we celebrate the women whose leadership, scholarship, creativity and advocacy continue to shape our campus, the communities we serve and beyond. #HigherEd #WomensHistoryMonth

🎓 GradFest is just ONE month away! As we continue the countdown to our Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony, GradFest is your one-stop shop for ALL of your graduation essentials. Mark your calendar and start your graduation checklist today. #CSUMBGrad

⏰ #CSUMB's Day of Giving is just ONE week away! What makes #CalStateMontereyBay so special? For us, it's the people, the places and the programs that inspire, support and transform our #Otters every single day. Join us here: bit.ly/46RfUVA

🌈 Happy Holi from #CalStateMontereyBay! Today, #CSUMB celebrates Holi, welcoming the arrival of spring and the spirit of joy, renewal and community. We recognize and honor the cultural traditions that bring color and life to campus and communities around the world.

🌿 Celebrating #WorldWildlifeDay! At #CSUMB, we’re proud to call one of the most ecologically vibrant regions in the country home. Surrounded by the rich ecosystems of the Monterey Bay, our campus offers daily opportunities to learn from and engage with the natural world.

💙 Chag Purim Sameach from #CalStateMontereyBay! As we recognize Purim, we honor the themes of resilience, courage, and community that this holiday represents. Wishing joy and meaningful celebration to members of our #OtterRaft and beyond.

🎨 Roving egg is art major’s latest project! “I saw CSUMB had a visual and public arts major,” he said. “The whole idea of public art, that’s exactly what I wanted to do.” Read More: bit.ly/4l8WyBu

🌊 March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. At #CSUMB, we recognize and celebrate the strengths, contributions, and achievements of individuals with developmental disabilities within our campus community and beyond.

🌱 March is Irish-American History Month! In recognition of Irish American Heritage Month, #CalStateMontereyBay celebrates the cultural heritage and enduring contributions of Irish Americans within our campus community and beyond.