Amid the excited roars over 1,000 students and fans at Cougar Madness, CSUSM’s mascot debuted with a new look, feel and attitude. Watch the journey as Crash the Cougars transforms to get game ready for NCAA Division II.Filmed and Edited by: CSUSM Office of Communications Intern Videographers Kyle Jay Husley '21 + Mason Broadway '21

The University Library of CSUSM launches Brewchive™, a comprehensive archive of San Diego’s brewing history. This special collection, one of only a handful in the nation, will celebrate and chronicle the region’s craft brewing.San Diego is noted as the craft brewing capital of the United States with over 125 licensed brewers. More than a third of the county’s breweries are in North County and given CSUSM’s proximity to some of the nation’s most renowned craft brewers (Stone Brewing Co., Karl Strauss Brewing Company, and Lost Abbey), Library Dean Dr. Jennifer Fabbi says it makes sense for CSUSM to document their history.“They put their heart and soul into this industry and we want to make sure that history is preserved and celebrated,” said Fabbi. “This is a living history. I am excited about what this collection will become over the next 50 years.”The CSUSM Library has begun to collect and digitize historical documents and special pieces. While the collection will focus on the evolution of San Diego’s New Brew Wave, circa 1987-present, the archive will also feature signature collections, like the history of women in San Diego’s craft brew industry. This collection, one of two inaugural special collections at CSUSM, will join the 700-box Ecke Ranch collection at the University Library.Learn more at brewchive.org.

Real-world and relevant undergraduate research is a cornerstone of learning at CSUSM. With hands-on research in all disciplines, our students are learning to become aware of the big questions -- both contemporary and enduring -- and are empowered to respond and contribute to finding the answers. In this video, student researchers share how they got their foot in the door (and in a lab) and how the experience of undergraduate research is invaluable and unmatched at CSUSM.

Alumni and friends of CSUSM raised their glasses while raising support at the university's annual "Taste for Student Success," a lively outdoor festival showcasing gourmet cuisine, fine wines, craft brews, and premium spirits. This year's festival, which was held Oct. 21, was sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center and benefited five student success initiatives across campus.FILMED AN EDITED BY: CSUSM Office of Communications Intern Videographer Jacqueline Catechis '18

Videographer: Harley Pan Production Assistant: Christine Vaughan Assistants: Hernan, Mariela, Erik, Marcus Torres, and Mindy Mills

CSUSM has successfully completed its transition to NCAA Division II membership. The university will celebrate the milestone with an all-campus pep rally starting at noon on Aug. 31 in the Sports Center. #bleedblue

Relive the excitement of CSUSM's Class of 2017 Commencement Ceremonies, May 19-20, 2017.

Graduates from CSUSM's Class of 2017 reflect on the memories they've made as Cougars and the experiences that have changed their lives and are shaping their future. #csusm2017

CSUSM students volunteered their day off of school to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist César Chávez with a special all-campus community service day on March 31, 2017. More than 300 students spent a collective 1,000 hours serving North County nonprofits by painting play structures, gardening, beautifying local trails, picking fruit, and organizing a community theater.

Kids of all ages and their families were delighted by over 100 interactive demos and hands-on activities at the annual science festival at CSUSM. Rocket launches, build-a-robot stations, a magic show and animal encounters were just a few of the attractions that engaged 10,000 attendees on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Super STEM Saturday, held at CSUSM in partnership with The Classical Academies.