College of Business and Economics News

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New Accelerated MBA Program Integrates AI

The 12-month program, which launches this fall, offers students a foundation in business analytics and leadership skills to advance their careers in today’s data-driven world.

March 26, 2025

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Cal State East Bay Receives Historic $2M Endowment from Joseph Cabral ’70 to Establish First-Ever Endowed Chair for Employee Ownership Studies

Joseph Cabral has endowed Cal State East Bay’s College of Business and Economics and the Entrepreneurship Hub with over $2 million to establish the “Joseph Cabral '70 Endowed Chair for Employee Ownership Studies.â€

March 6, 2025

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Cal State East Bay College of Business and Economics Alumnus Empowered by Mentorship

When Isaiah De La Cruz came to Cal State East Bay, he chose to study business administration with a concentration in finance to demystify money-related topics. “Being low income, I wondered why finance seemed to work for others, but not for us,†said De La Cruz, a first-generation graduate.

June 18, 2024

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Fostering Diversity and Economic Growth in the Bay Area: CBE’s newest partnership

Cal State East Bay’s College of Business and Economics and Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council have announced a new partnership aimed at driving economic development in the Greater Bay Area.

March 20, 2023

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College of Business and Economics Receives Accreditation Extension

AACSB accreditation has been synonymous with the highest standards in business education for more than a century. Today, the College of Business and Economics at Cal State East Bay has earned an Accreditation Extension.

January 26, 2023

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Business Student Breana Lewis Receives CSU Trustee Emeritus Peter Taylor Scholarship

Business Student Receives CSU Trustee Scholarship

September 14, 2022

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Gangaram Singh Named Dean of the College of Business and Economics

Singh has most recently served as the provost at National University in San Diego.

June 6, 2022

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Ask the Experts: Pain at the Pump

A Q&A with Economics Lecturer Farhad Sabetan about gas prices and inflation

June 3, 2022

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An Investment in Students

The Student Investment Fund benefits Cal State East Bay students in multiple ways.

May 16, 2022

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Network and Learn with Women in Leadership

The free virtual conference hosted by the College of Business and Economics is Saturday, March 12.

March 7, 2022

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CBE's VITA Program Offers Free Tax Assistance

Students from Cal State East Bay’s Department of Accounting and Finance are providing free tax preparation help for qualified individuals this tax season through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

February 22, 2022

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Opening Doors for Local Entrepreneurs

Cal State East Bay’s College of Business & Economics opened its host site this week for America’s Small Business Development Center, East Bay, serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

January 5, 2022

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Cal State East Bay Named Lead Agency for Small Business Development in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

The award was made by the Norcal SBDC network after a competitive proposal process earlier this year.

September 2, 2021

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A Winning Pitch

Cal State East Bay students take three of top four spots at regional TiE virtual competition.

May 24, 2021

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Doing More in Less Time

How the pandemic has changed productivity: A conversation with Assistant Professor of Management Kaumudi Misra

May 3, 2021

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Need Help Filing Taxes? Free Virtual Aid is Here

Cal State East Bay’s College of Business and Economics is offering free tax help to the community starting Wed, Feb 17.

March 9, 2020