2026 News
Perfect Season Sends Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú to NCAA Elite Eight
Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú's men's basketball team stays undefeated at 33-0, advancing to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight and making history in college sports.
March 17, 2026
Think by the Bay Awarded $2.3 Million Federal Grant to Expand Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Discover Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú's Think by the Bay program, supporting students with intellectual disabilities through inclusive college experiences and expanding opportunities.
March 12, 2026
Undefeated Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Puts Hayward Back on NCAA Tournament Map
Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú's men's basketball team makes history as the only undefeated team in NCAA Division II, hosting regionals March 13-16.
March 10, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Partners with Rubicon Programs to Strengthen Fight Against East Bay Poverty
Explore how Rubicon Programs is tackling poverty in the Bay Area by empowering communities with economic mobility and partnership with Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú.
March 9, 2026
UNBEATEN. UNTOUCHED. UNSTOPPABLE. Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Wins CCAA Championship — Heads to NCAA Tournament
Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú ’s championship run secures the program’s first-ever CCAA Tournament title and its first NCAA Division II Tournament berth.
March 8, 2026
Pioneers Perfect: Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Men’s Basketball Makes History at 28–0 — Now It’s Playoff Time!
On Saturday, No. 2 Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Men’s Basketball capped off a flawless regular season with a victory over UC Merced — finishing an astonishing 28–0 overall and a perfect 22–0 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play.Â
March 3, 2026
Dakin Matthews’ Crowning Achievement? A Life Fulfilled
Initially on the path to the priesthood, English professor Dakin Matthews found his true calling in theater during the transformative era of Vatican II.
February 13, 2026
The Future of Entrepreneurship? Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Says It’s Shared
On Thursday, March 5, Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú will officially launch its Employee Ownership Initiative at the Acosta Innovation Hub in the CORE.
February 13, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Men’s Basketball Makes History — Unbeaten and Unstoppable 
The Pioneers are ranked No. 3 in the nation and remain one of the final unbeaten teams in Division II.
February 4, 2026
Primed for Amazon: A Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú student’s path to the world’s most complex logistics company
Discover Ilse Mendoza's inspiring journey from a curious undergraduate at Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú to an Area Manager at Amazon, showcasing resilience and growth.
January 30, 2026
Pioneers dominate on the court
Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú's Pioneers are off to a remarkable start in Division II basketball, remaining undefeated with a record of 19-0 and ranked No. 3.
January 30, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Wins Two National Awards for Transformative Student Success and Equity Work
Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú has been recognized nationally for its innovative and equity-centered approach to assessment and student success.
January 22, 2026
Alameda County and Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders
Alameda County and Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders
January 20, 2026