CSUB has been recognized once again by Money magazine as one of the top colleges in the nation. In its 2025 Best Colleges in America rankings, CSUB earned an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars — based on key factors like affordability, graduation rates and student outcomes.
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The College of Business and Public Administration hosted the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pitch Competition. One student was awarded a check to support the business they pitched. / Shelby Parker
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| Something fun is dancing its way to CSUB - Stay tuned for announcement. / Shelby Parker
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It looks like this squirrel is trying to take Rowdy's spot on campus during the summer. / EJ Medellin
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Campus has been buzzing with all the incoming Roadrunners starting at the university this fall. See our favorite moments from `Runner Rundown New Student Orientation in the link below. / EJ Medellin
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| Making history: inaugural CSUB Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony set for fall |
Dozens of Roadrunner student-athletes, coaches, administrators, supporters and teams were submitted for consideration for the inaugural class. This year’s inductees are Loni (Burton) Vander Kooi, student-athlete; Rudy Carvajal, athletics director; Charles Craig, track and field coach; Stephen Neal, student-athlete; and the 1992-93 men’s basketball team.
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New Grant Supports Kit Fox Conservation Research at CSUB |
You don't have to go far on campus before spotting one of the endangered San Joaquin kit foxes roaming around. The recent $8,500 from Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom and the National Wildlife Federation will help Biology Professor Dr. Antje Lauer and three students to conduct a survey on the kit fox population on campus.
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Alumni connections at work: CSUB grad joins real estate team led by fellow ’Runner |
When a marketing position opened up at his company, CSUB alumnus Nik Boone knew it was the perfect opportunity to hire a soon-to-be CSUB grad. "Hiring from CSUB is a way to pay it forward and stay connected to the place that helped launch my career," said Boone, the owner of Ascend Real Estate & Property Management.
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Alumni Association Awards $12K+ in Scholarships
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Eight exceptional CSUB Alumni were awarded scholarships from the Alumni Association to support their graduate studies. The awardees represent a wide range of fields — from education and counseling to health care, research and human resources — these scholarship recipients exemplify the impact of Roadrunners continuing their academic and professional journeys.
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| Snapshot to the future: CSUB welcomes new students for `Runner Rundown
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CSUB held its first `Runner Rundown New Student Orientations for the 2025-26 academic year. Earlier this month, it was for incoming freshmen, while transfer students will have an opportunity on July 23 and 24. We can't wait to see our `Runners shine bright this fall!
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| Food Distribution
Monday, July 21 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Union Multipurpose Room
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`Runner Rundown | Transfer Student Orientation
Wednesday and Thursday, July 23 and 24
Begins in Doré Theatre; various spots on campus
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| First day of 2025 fall semester
Monday, August 25
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🎪 Step right up and get your Party in the Park tickets 🎪 | |
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The CSUB Alumni Association is bringing the✨magic✨and entertainment of the circus to CSUB for the event of the year — Party in the Park. An evening under the stars with food, drinks and a vintage carnival atmosphere.
This is not only a fun evening out in October, but the perfect opportunity to support CSUB alumni and strengthen community engagement with Kern County's University.
🎪 Party in the Park: Big Top
📅 Friday, Oct. 17
📍 Alumni Park at CSUB
⏰ 6 to 9:30 p.m.
🎟️ Early bird tickets are available for $50 through July
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📣 Nominate a `Runner in your life for the 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame! |
The CSUB Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its CSUB Alumni Hall of Fame, which recognizes alumni who’ve distinguished themselves in their careers, volunteered their time and talent or leveraged their resources to benefit their community and bring honor to Kern County's University.
We look for candidates who have made CSUB proud through one or more of these distinctions:
• Significant career accomplishments;
• Impactful philanthropic work;
• Support for and involvement with CSUB
Nominations will close on Friday, Aug. 1!
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