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A joint venture between Hartnell College and Cal State Â鶹´å aims to tackle the critical teacher shortage in the region with plan to "grow our own."

SEASIDE, Ca., Sept. 28, 2016 -- California State University Â鶹´å (Â鶹´å) has been selected to receive funding under the Department of Education’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions (STEM) Program in the amount of $5,622,466. The award, expected to span over a total of five years, will be used to improve Â鶹´å’s capacity to serve Hispanic and other low-income students.

SEASIDE, Ca., Sept. 23, 2016 -- Â鶹´å is one of six universities across the nation who will benefit from a new five-year, $15.5-million National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems. NOAA has approved a total of $3 million to be awarded this year for the first phase of the new NOAA Cooperative Science Center.

The Â鶹´å Emergency Management Health and Safety division of the University Police Department now provides more than 70 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units across campus, nearly one in every building. With an AED located within walking distance from any location on campus, students and employees are encouraged to complete a free AED/CPR training to become certified in AED and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) use.

California State University, Â鶹´å celebrated its 20th annual commencement on May 21. This year’s celebration took place during two separate ceremonies. Approximately 1,500 graduates were honored. More than 11,000 friends and family members were in attendance during the day.

Cal State Â鶹´å experienced a year of transformative change and growth.

California State University, Â鶹´å and the National Steinbeck Center have completed a deal that will bring the university to the city of Salinas.

Andrea Valenzuela will head to France in May as a participant in the Creative Minds Filmmaker Institute held in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival.

California State University, Â鶹´å's School of Education has earned national accreditation.