Cal State Advocates

Official account for advocates for the California State University: the most ethnically, economically & academically diverse student body in the nation.

[The CSU @calstate]

“Education is the key to a democracy.”

Thank you, @SpeakerPelosi, for welcoming the CSU team to Washington, D.C. during #CSUHillWeek and for nearly 40 years of bold, historic leadership and unwavering support for public #HigherEd and the CSU.

[Dr. Mildred García @CSUdrG]

Thanks to @SenAlexPadilla and @SenAdamSchiff for taking the time to meet with Team CSU during our annual #CSUHillWeek.

The #CalState community is deeply grateful for the senators’ support as we continue advocating for federal investment in critical programs like the Pell Grant.

[The CSU @calstate]

Congrats to @RepBera and Rep. @JayObernolte in receiving the inaugural Chancellor’s Public Leadership Award.

Honoring their leadership in revitalizing the CA Public #HigherEd Caucus, strengthening advocacy for students and for their steadfast support of the CSU. #CSUHillWeek

[Cal Poly @CalPoly]

🚀🌊🌍 Splashdown! Alum @AstroVicGlover (Engineering ’99) and the @NASAArtemis II crew have safely returned to Earth after a historic mission breaking Apollo 13's distance record and reaching a maximum distance of 252,756 miles from Earth.

#CalPolyProud

[Cal Poly @CalPoly]

🚀 Mustangs to the Moon and Back Viewing Party 🌙

Celebrate a historic moment as alum Victor Glover (Engineering ’99) and @NASA's Artemis II crew return to Earth after their ten-day lunar expedition.

🗓️ Friday, April 10
🕟 4:30-5:30 p.m.
📍 UU Lounge (Bldg. 65, Rm. 119)

[The CSU @calstate]

Thank you to @RepRobertGarcia for meeting with the engineering deans from @CalStateLA and @CSULB, Dr. Nancy Warter-Perez and Dr. Jinny Rhee, during their time in Washington, D.C.

We appreciated the opportunity to discuss #engineering education, workforce readiness and how the CSU is helping strengthen America’s #STEM talent pipeline by educating 1 in every 18 engineers nationwide.

Read more about the CSU's impact: https://t.co/dAD97BfBOL

[The CSU @calstate]

Is college worth the investment? 📈

An analysis highlighted by the @sfchronicle shows CSUs deliver some of the strongest 10-year returns on investment in California—often outperforming private institutions: https://t.co/bsHBuwmnZd

[Dr. Mildred García @CSUdrG]

It was wonderful connecting with state leaders last week at a TELACU reception celebrating Sen. @MoniqueLimonCA, CA State Senate’s first Latina President pro Tempore and a great friend of the @calstate system. 👏

Felicidades, Pro Tem Limón! The CSU stands ready as a partner.

[The CSU @calstate]

Big news! 🎉 The CSU and @CalCommColleges just launched the PAVE Toolkit to help tackle California’s teacher shortage. It’s a step-by-step guide that supports students from community college to the CSU and into teaching careers. #FutureTeachers

https://t.co/7LNh0f9ZOF

[The CSU @calstate]

CSU student research delivers solutions for CA in areas like water, climate resilience, health care, ag and technology. In 2023-24, CSU research expenditures reached $981 million and the system includes more than 300 research centers statewide: https://t.co/gJDxWghYw1

#CSUimpact

[Rep. Vince Fong @RepVinceFong]

Today, I participated in the @housescience Research and Technology Subcommittee hearing on Advancing America’s AI Action Plan, where I underscored the importance of expanding AI education and access across the Central Valley and nationwide.

I highlighted my NSF AI Education Act, which expands AI literacy — especially for rural students like those in the Central Valley. @Fresno_State’s leadership was also highlighted as an @NSF ExLENT program recipient, providing hands-on training in emerging technologies and preparing local students for careers in AI and other cutting-edge fields.

[The CSU @calstate]

Thank you, @RepVinceFong , for advancing #AI education and highlighting the impactful work at @Fresno_State.

As AI reshapes the workforce, the CSU is expanding AI literacy for all students through faculty training, curriculum innovation, and industry partnerships. Learn more about the CSU’s systemwide strategy for equitable, ethical AI adoption: https://t.co/IbhONcBoYR

[The CSU @calstate]

“The CSU is deeply troubled by the Trump Admin’s decision to end funding for federal HSI grants—a move that will have an immediate impact and irreparable harm to our community." - @CSUdrG

Hear from CSU leaders in @SaraWeissman's @insidehighered report: https://t.co/eUKVZsfoDU

[The CSU @calstate]

#HigherEd is at a crossroads—budget cuts and policy shifts threaten #access and #affordability.

Join CSU Voices, a new community for those who believe in the power of #PublicHigherEd.

Learn and take action to protect opportunity for future generations: https://t.co/PWYILYPwYx

[The CSU @calstate]

This week, @CSUdrG met with former CSU Trustee and now Congresswoman @LateefahSimon.

From 2016–2024, Rep. Simon was a powerful advocate on the CSU Board of Trustees, where she championed equity and opportunity for all students. Today, we’re grateful to have her voice in the halls of Congress, carrying forward the #CalState mission on a national stage.

[Cal State LA @CalStateLA]

Thank you Councilmember Ysabel Jurado for joining us at #CalStateLA, to learn more about our student support services and programs, and discuss collaboration, community engagement, and shared priorities in District 14.

Looking forward to building a stronger future—together.

[The CSU @calstate]

"When state leaders balance the budget on students’ backs they risk the very future they claim to protect. The CSU is more than a university system; it is a beacon of hope." Read more in this powerful op-ed from outgoing @csustudents President Iese Esera: https://t.co/6cbu7ed54W

#stopCSUcuts

[The CSU @calstate]

As #CalState libraries continue to evolve as dynamic, inclusive spaces, the inaugural 2025 CSU Libraries Conference marked a pivotal step toward a more unified university system.

Learn how this event brought together over 650 #library professionals. https://t.co/HhieCsMLYG

[The CSU @calstate]

CSU budget cuts = real consequences 📢

A $144 million cut to the CSU is equal to:
➡️ 5% of the faculty workforce, or
➡️ 7% of the staff workforce, or
➡️ 7,700 courses

Ask state lawmakers to #stopCSUcuts in the Governor's final budget: https://t.co/WFuHX8O4DU

[Stanislaus State @stan_state]

Happy #NationalHigherEducationDay!📚
At #StanState, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, uplift communities & shape a brighter future. Here's to our Stan State community — together, we are changing lives through the power of education, one degree at a time! 🎓