College of San Mateo’s defensive line put its stamp on the 2024 home opener, leading the Bulldogs to their first shutout since 2022. The Bulldogs (2-0) recorded five sacks Saturday in a 23-0 victory over Reedley College at College Heights Stadium. The front four accounted for four of those sacks, with defensive tackles Ezra Funa and Pita Vi, and defensive ends John Gayer and Odera Okaka each getting to Reedley’s quarterback.
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Northern California has just three teams in the top-10, but College of San Mateo and American River College go 2-3 in the rankings. Modesto sneaks in at No. 9 as all three went 1-0 to open the season.
Continue reading this entry »Sep 10 2024
College of San Mateo sophomore Malaki Te’o has been cleared to start in this Saturday’s football home opener. A middle linebacker and the Bulldogs’ team captain on defense, Te’o was ejected from last Saturday’s season opener at Sierra College for a targeting penalty in the first quarter.
Continue reading this entry »Sep 9 2024
Gridiron openers in recent years between College of San Mateo and Sierra College have gained quite a reputation for their thrilling finishes. Saturday’s showdown at Ostrom Stadium may have been the best yet. The CSM Bulldogs (1-0) held off a late surge by home-team Sierra to start the 2024 community college football season with a 27-26 victory.
Continue reading this entry »Sep 3 2024
After state legislation allowed for the San Mateo County Community College District to provide free tuition for its students at a cost of $6.4 million, the Board of Trustees made making it permanent a priority for next year. Bringing the school year under a newly established chancellor’s tenure, the board outlined its goals and priorities for 2024-25, maintaining many of its already established efforts toward making higher education accessible for county residents.
Continue reading this entry »Aug 29 2024
On August 8, 2024, College of San Mateo hosted the second annual Black Business Summit, a significant event celebrating and showcasing the vibrant community of Bay Area Black-owned businesses. This impactful gathering was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the San Mateo County Small Business Development Center (SMSBDC), the Renaissance Entrepreneur Center, the Strategic Initiatives and Economic Development Department, and the Umoja learning community at CSM.
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Before the start of the fall semester, College of San Mateo hosted its annual New Faculty Orientation. This year’s event welcomed seven recently hired full-time permanent and full-time temporary faculty members and gave them a comprehensive introduction to the College and its vibrant community.
Continue reading this entry »Aug 26 2024
Before the start of the fall semester, College of San Mateo (CSM) held its annual Bulldog Welcome Day, welcoming over 300 new students to campus. The event, organized by the Center for Student Life and Counseling Services, helped new students begin their academic journey with essential information and support.
Continue reading this entry »Aug 22 2024
SamTrans is introducing a new bus route that will benefit College of San Mateo (CSM) students beginning this Fall 2024 semester. Launched in August 2024, Route CSM will connect the downtown San Mateo Caltrain Station with CSM, offering reliable service every 30 minutes on weekdays and every hour on weekends.
Continue reading this entry »Aug 21 2024
When defensive end Noah Lavulo transferred from College of San Mateo to San Jose State in 2022, Bulldogs head coach Tim Tulloch had one ask of the Burlingame native. “Represent our program so well that they want to come back and sign two more (players),” Tulloch said.
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