Farewell and thank you,President Mitchell!

About President Mitchell

Dr. Horace Mitchell became the fourth President of California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) in July 2004. Under Dr. Mitchell's leadership, the University has achieved national recognition with a vision to extend the excellence and diversity of the faculty and academic programs, enhance the quality of the student experience and strengthen community engagement.

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    University Day 2017

    CSUB Accolades

    Washington Monthly

    "#10 of the Top 100 Master's Universities" - 2017

    Washington monthly

    "#4 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges" - 2017

    Washington Monthly

    "#1 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges"
    "#12 of the Top 100 Master's Universities" - 2016

    The Wall Street Journal

    "A Top University for Student Inclusion" - 2017

    California State University

    "#4 in STEM Grant Funding" - 2016

    Carnegie Foundation

    2015

    Collegeatlas.org

    "#5 Nursing School in California" - 2015

    Brookings Institute

    "95th Percentile for Expected Student Earnings" - 2015

    The Economist

    "#10 Best Economic Value of Degree" 99th Percentile - 2015

    Georgetown University

    "#6 for Schools Yielding the Highest Salaries" - 2015

    Hispanic Outlook

    2015

    Time Magazine

    "#39 Top Colleges and Universities" - 2014

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