College of San Mateo was recently honored by Stanford University with its Community Partnership Award, recognizing CSM’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program’s impactful collaboration with the Stanford Community College Outreach Program (CCOP) and its commitment to expanding STEM opportunities for community college students.
Awards News
Mar 10 2026
Jan 2 2026
The College of San Mateo football team had four players earn All-American honors, led by the state Coach of the Year, as the Bulldogs put the finishing touches on its second straight 3C2A state championship.
Aug 14 2025
In California, about 2.1 million students attend community college per year. Comprised of 73 districts and 116 colleges, California’s community college system is the largest in the nation. While individual community colleges may vary in quality and affordability, a new study has identified seven in California as delivering the best education at the lowest price.
Jun 10 2025
The 2024–2025 academic year was marked by exceptional performances across College of San Mateo’s athletic programs. From championship victories to individual accolades, the Bulldogs demonstrated excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Their achievements reflect the dedication, resilience, and talent that define CSM’s tradition of athletic and academic success.
Oct 28 2024
A team of future STEM entrepreneurs claimed the top title of a month’s long business pitch competition. Isabelle Ablao of San Diego State University, Michelle Gantos of College of Marin and Auner Barrios Vasquez of College of San Mateo are champions of the 2024 MESA Idea Accelerator.
Aug 8 2024
College of San Mateo is proud to announce that its Active Minds Chapter has been awarded the Chapter of the Year Award at the 2024 Active Minds Conference in Washington, D.C. This significant recognition is a testament to the chapter’s dedication and innovative approach to mental health advocacy on campus.
Apr 26 2024
On April 22, 2024, as part of California Community College’s Black Student Success Week, CSM’s Title V Grant team hosted an event to celebrate our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) while spotlighting Black excellence in higher education.
Nov 13 2023
College of San Mateo is proud to announce that it will receive the 2023 Equity Champions of Higher Education award from The Campaign for College Opportunity, an honor granted to only a handful of California Community Colleges.
Jun 21 2023
Six athletes who left their mark on San Mateo County sports scene comprise the latest class for induction to the Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame at a ceremony Thursday evening. David Bakhtiari, Horace Hinshaw, Mike Lewis, Eddie Mack, Nicole Quigley-Borg and Maddie Price will be the 33rd class inducted since the hall’s inception in 1989.
Jun 13 2023
College Heights Stadium welcomed hundreds of graduates for the awarding of 1,475 degrees and certificates earned by CSM’s Class of 2023.
